Few things herald the coming of spring in the United States like the blooming of the cherry blossom trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Here's a look at how that happened.

The city, never missing a chance to commercialize natural beauty, has spawned the U District Cherry Blossom Festival (March 21-April 6, 2025), where 80 businesses within stumbling distance of ...

Cherry blossom season is arguably the most beautiful time to be in Washington, DC—even though peak bloom is fleeting, and can last just a few days. Still, each spring, the city goes all out. One way ...

Yoshino cherry trees circle the Tidal Basin and spill north onto the Washington Monument grounds. But there are 11 other varietals of cherry blossom trees.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival takes place March 20- April 16 in D.C. If you make the blossoms a part of your weekend plans, organizers recommend taking public transportation to get there.

WASHINGTON — D.C.'s cherry blossom season is here! The iconic sign of spring has already reached stage one (green buds) and stage two is on the horizon. Here's everything you need to know about ...

Why cherry blossom visitors can't see DC's favorite tree this year If the name “Stumpy” doesn’t ring a bell, let us have the delight of introducing you to D.C.’s favorite — and most ...

Chef Masako Morishita has created a 10-day pop-up menu at Silver Lyan in honor of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Photograph by Veronika Sabir-Idrissi. One of DC’s top cocktail bars is hosting chef ...