D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin and surrounding areas reached peak bloom Friday and remain magnificent. Every year, thousands of visitors line the Tidal Basin and take beautiful photos of the display. This year, the warmest weather of the season so far has offered delightful conditions for capturing an array of scenes.

Tourists marveled at Tokyo's cherry trees this week at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts, but also life’s fleeting impermanence.

You don't need to visit Japan or Washington, D.C. to see cherry blossom trees. Here are three places around the U.S. where you can see the blooms — weather permitting.