National Arboretum – Inspection of original shipment of cherry trees in January 1910 Want to know what's up for your weekend? Sign up for The Weekend Scene, our newsletter about events, experiences and adventures for you and for your family around the DMV.Photo courtesy of the U.S. Diplomats, Nematodes and a Travel Writer: How DC Got Its Famous Cherry Trees.Meet Stumpy, the Little Cherry Tree That Could. 11 Key Dates and Can't-Miss Events for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC.Say Cheers to Cherry Blossom Food and Drink Specials in the DMV.Where to See Cherry Blossoms in DC, Maryland and Virginia.Three years later, “Stumpy” is still going strong.Ĭheck out our full guide to cherry blossom season here, including: Bonus: How's Stumpy?Ī scraggly looking tree on the southeast part of the Tidal Basin, near the Jefferson Memorial, captured the hearts of D.C. It costs $1, and the National Mall route stops at all the tourist hot spots. Metrobus is also an option - use Metro’s Trip Planner or Google Maps to plan your route.ĭon’t sleep on The Circulator, either. □ The closest Red Line stations are Farragut North and Metro Center, about 1.2 miles away.□□⚪□□ L’Enfant Plaza, served by the Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green lines, is about 1 mile away from the Tidal Basin.□□⚪ The Smithsonian/National Mall station on the Orange, Blue and Silver lines is the closest Metro station to the Tidal Basin.Here are the Metro stations closest to the Tidal Basin: You can purchase SmarTrip cards at Metro stations, or set up mobile pay. Public transit is the best way to get to the Tidal Basin. Metro Stations Near the Tidal Basin & Cherry Blossoms Drop your car at one of Metro’s parking garages or lots - they’re available at 48 stations and free on weekends.Īccessible parking is available at the Tidal Basin, plus at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, World War II, Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans memorials, plus the Washington Monument, NPS says.Park at the Union Station garage and take the Circulator’s National Mall route. Several lots can be found between 14th Street, Independence Avenue, Maine Avenue and 7th Street NW. Use an app like SpotHero to find a garage or lot close enough to walk, bike share or scooter to the Tidal Basin.If driving is still your best option, here’s how to find a spot: Yes, there are 400 free parking spaces in Hains Point and metered parking near the Tidal Basin - but you would be extremely lucky to find a spot. for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. parking guide says, expect to battle gridlocked traffic and spend a long time looking for parking if you drive into D.C. So, you’re probably fine to visit on Sunday during better weather: sunshine and highs in the mid-60s. The good news: The blossoms are still young, strong and holding on tight, Litterst said, noting rough weather would be more concerning further along during peak bloom. The Blossom Kite Festival and Sakura Taiko Festival were rescheduled to Sunday due to the weather. We'll start with the not-so-good news: Showers, rain and wind on Thursday, Friday and Saturday won’t be a friend of the blossoms, Litterst said. Say Cheers to Cherry Blossom Food and Drink Specials in the DMV How Long Will Peak Bloom Last?
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