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Washington DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival's 7 Best Activities
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Washington, DC welcomes the arrival of spring every year with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival has grown from a 3-day event to a two-week celebration of culture and tradition that showcases the unusual gift of 3,000 cherry trees the city of Tokyo gave to our nation’s capital in 1912. The Famed Washington DC Cherry trees can be found in three park locations: around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park, East Potomac Park (Hains Point) and on the grounds of the Washington Monument.
Discover what readers on DestinationVillas.com chose as the seven favorite Cherry Blossom sightseeing activies to do in Washington, DC.
The dates of the National Cherry Blossom Festival dates vary from year to year based upon the weather. Unseasonably warm or cool temperatures have resulted in the Yoshino cherry trees reaching peak bloom as early as March 15 or as late as April 18. The blooming period will usually last up to 14 days. They are considered to be at their peak when 70 percent of the blossoms are open. This year the festival dates are March 29 - April 13.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual two-week event featuring more than 200 international cultural performances and other events from arts and exhibits to cuisine and sports, there is something for everyone to enjoy! A great way to enjoy the city is to rent a Washington, DC vacation home or brownstone. Discover what readers on DestinationVillas.com chose as the seven favorite Cherry Blossom sightseeing activies to do in Washington, DC.
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