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List of Tour Events National Park Service - Ranger Cherry Talks Come celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossoms by joining a tour guided by a National Park Service Ranger. The stories which surround the rich natural and cultural history of these annual wonders will serve to enrich the experience of our visitors. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm - Programs run from 20-60 minutes Location: ALL TIMES LISTED - Two Meeting Points: Tidal Basin at the entrance of the FDR Memorial and at the Jefferson Memorial Welcome Center; SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY - Third Meeting Point: Hains Point (East Potomac Park) at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Blossoms by Bike Celebrate the arrival of spring with a two-hour bike ride specifically designed to showcase the natural beauty of the Nation’s Capital at its peak! Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: M-F: tours at 3:00 pm - Sat. & Sun: tours at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm Location: Bike and Roll Kiosk - 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (rear plaza on 12th Street)
National Park Service - Cherry Chit-Chat Runs - Saturday & Sundays Only Join National Park Service Rangers on an early morning jaunt and daybreak view of the blossoms. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 10, 2010 Time: 8:00 am Location: Base of the Washington Monument
National Park Service - Ranger Guided Lantern Walks - Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays Only The cherry blossoms by artificial light! Join a National Park Service Ranger for evening walks amongst the cherry trees. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: TWO MEETING POINTS: Tidal Basin Paddle Boats & Washington Monument Stone Lodge
Fairfax County: Glorious Gardens Self-Guided Tour Self-guided tours through the gardens of Fairfax County at three locations: River Farm, Green Spring Gardens and Meadow Lark Gardens Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: Check Websites or Call for Hours and Directions Location: River Farm/ Green Spring Gardens/ Meadow Lark Gardens
River Blossoms Tours Cruise along and experience the magical view of the blossoms and Monuments from the river. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: M-Th: 12pm & 2pm, Fr-Su 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm - Tours last 90 minutes Location: 1300 Maine Ave. SW, Washington DC, 20024
Weekend Cherry Blossom River Teas Enjoy a charming English ‘High Tea’ aboard a classic yacht as you cruise along the blossoms. Offered on weekends only. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 11:30am and 1:30pm - Tours last 90 minutes Location: Boats depart from Washington Marina - 1300 Maine Ave. SW
National Park Service - Ranger-led Bike Tours - Saturdays & Sundays Only The history of Washington\\\'s cherry blossoms comes alive with three-hour bike tours led by a National Park Service ranger. Come explore the cultural and natural significance of these national treasures! Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Monuments-by-Moonlight River Cruise - Saturdays & Wednesdays Only Enjoy a magnificent cruise along the illuminated Monuments, Landmarks and Kennedy Center. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 10, 2010 Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm - 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Location: 1300 Maine Ave., SW Washington DC 20024
Blossoms by Bike River Ride Bike and Roll Alexandria: Blossoms by Bike River Ride NEW for 2010! Three-hour ride along the beautiful Mount Vernon Trail from Old Town into DC and through the sea of pink and white blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin. Moderate ride: Not recommended for 12 and under. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Location: One Wales Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Blossoms Secrets Stroll - Weekend Afternoons and Monday & Friday Mornings Only A walking tour recounting the story of how the Japanese cherry trees came to Washington, D.C. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: Monday & Friday: 10 am to Noon - Saturday & Sunday: 2 pm to 4 pm Location: Meet at Smithsonian Station Independence Avenue exit
Cherry Blossom Photo Safaris Washington Photo Safari uses the beautiful venue of the Tidal Basin at cherry blossom time to teach techniques of travel photography. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: Sunrise Safari: 6:15 - 8:30 am - Afternoon Safari: 3 - 5:30 pm Location: Sunrise Safaris start at Paddle Boat Rental Station (1501 Maine Ave, SW) // Afternoon Safaris start at FDR Memorial bookstore
Beyond the Tidal Basin: Introducing Other Great Flowering Cherries Self-guided tour of different species and cultivars of flowering cherries, including two introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. Date: Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: U.S. National Arboretum - 3501 New York Avenue, NE
Japanese-style Garden Days at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens Explore Hillwood’s Japanese-style Garden and celebrate the cherry blossom season with a special tour of this extraordinary garden. Garden docents will provide insight into the garden and be on hand in the afternoon to bring it to life for visitors.
Date: Mar 30, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens - 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW
Ikebana International Washington, DC Chapter #1: Annual Flower Exhibition Seventeen master teachers, teachers and members display the Art of Ikebana from all schools in the greater Washington, DC area. Date: Apr 02, 2010 - Apr 26, 2010 Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum - 3501 New York Avenue, NE, Washington, DC, 20018
Fireworks Cruise on the Celebrity! Enjoy the Festival’s fireworks show from aboard your own 100’ yacht! Date: Apr 03, 2010 - Apr 03, 2010 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: 1300 Maine Ave., SW Washington DC 20024

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