Bishop’s Garden at Washington National Cathedral features star magnolias and weeping cherries and you can get an amazing shot of the Cathedral framed by blossoms from the bottom of the garden.Cherry blossom trees here might bloom a tad earlier than Tidal Basin, so I recommend downloading their app to see exactly what is blooming and where so you are not driving around aimlessly. The walking trail from Gravely Point leading up to the Navy Merchant Marine Memorial and beyond has not only a few beautiful cherry blossom trees but also boasts splendid views of Washington D.C.Congressional Cemetery at Hill East by the Anacostia River.Please check the website to see if public access is allowed. Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington.Scott Circle located at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue, Rhode Island Avenue, and 16th Street NW.This garden also features one of the most spectacular wisterias I have seen in the area. The grounds are currently closed but keep checking their website as this may change shortly. Cherry Hill at the Gardens of Dumbarton Oaks.Lower Senate Park and Stanton Park in Capitol Hill have a nice collection of cherry trees.Stroll and get lost in the maze of historic houses while also taking breaks at local cafes and shops. Discovering them is like playing a scavenger hunt. beyond “cliché” sights, then stroll through neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Alexandria’s Historic Old Town which are dotted with cherry blossom trees on random streets. National Gallery of Art features a few cherry blossom trees upfront which contrast beautifully with the façade of NGA.Fingers crossed we have full access shortly. Capitol Grounds has beautiful cherry blossom trees in the front and back. It is the best place to start exploring not only cherry blossoms but the city’s major sights as well. Without further ado, here is my list of the best cherry blossoms spots in Washington DC and around: Cherry blossoms at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C.Cherry blossoms at Historic Old Town, Alexandria, VA.Cherry blossoms at Logan Circle, Washington D.C.Also, some of these spots are very well-known for DMV residents, but I’m sure the post will be very helpful for people who have just moved here or are traveling to Washington D.C.
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Please use it as a general guide and do your own research before going to ensure these spots are currently open to the public. This is a long list, so I’ll stick to bullet points not to bore you with extra words. I think this list will be useful not only this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but also in the future if you prefer to avoid the traditionally jam-packed Tidal Basin and find alternative, more secluded spots to photograph cherry blossoms or simply marvel at their beauty. As frustrating as this news has been for many of us, it has pushed me to do comprehensive research to find other places where we can see cherry blossoms in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Just a few days ago, the National Park Service announced that cherry blossom access will be limited at the Tidal Basin this year. Cherry blossoms at Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.
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In fact, it’s nearly impossible to cover it all in one blooming cycle.
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and the surrounding areas boast fantastic scenery and there are way too many places where you can savor the beauty of spring. Many of you know how much I love spring and locating spots where I can photograph cherry blossoms and other seasonal blooms has been a sport of mine for many years now. It is only fitting that I’m restarting my blog with a post about cherry blossoms.