Planning to attend this year’s Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival from March 20 – April 14, 2024? Make the most of your visit with our insider tips and must-do recommendations.

Edd:  You had been wanting to visit Washington D.C., for as long as I can remember.

Cynthia:  I know, but the timing just never seemed to be right. And you hadn’t been there since the seventh grade. This year the stars aligned and we finally planned a trip.

E:  To make it extra special, we decided to go during the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. We’d seen photos of the beautiful flowering trees there during springtime, but nothing beats experiencing a spectacular display like that in person.

C:  The peak blooming season varies from year to year. Because the Festival is so popular, we booked accommodations far in advance and crossed our fingers.

E:  Thankfully, the weather gods smiled on us. The beginning of peak blooming happened...