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Celebrate the history and beauty of DC’s cherry blossoms with City Cruises along the Potomac. Whether for dining and sightseeing cruises or aboard the Cherry Blossom Water Taxi, avoid the crowds and get the most spectacular views from the water!
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Enjoy the beautiful spring bloom with a sightseeing cruise on the Cherry Blossom Water Taxi. It’s the perfect backdrop for family photos and Instagram selfies. Departures from The Wharf, Georgetown, Alexandria, and National Harbor.
See the capital’s legendary Cherry Blossom Trees on our Hop-on, Hop-off Washington DC Big Bus Tour!
Enter a mesmerizing universe fusing art, technology, and tradition, as we bring the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms to life through alternative universes filled with adventure and wonder.
This year, the ARTECHOUSE Studio explores multiple universes of blossoms in ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds, inspired by the Isekai genre of Anime.
Why walk?? Experience the spring in style with E-MILE: The Electric Ride! Ditch the walking and unlock the ultimate freedom of movement to explore the festival! Our rental electric vehicles – bikes, scooters, trikes, mopeds, wheelchairs – provides transportation options for the entire family. Glide through the festival in style with E-MILE!
Make new memories in DC, from the greatest springtime celebration to waterfront fun, world-class museums, and praiseworthy performances.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with this exclusive 2 Hour Guided Bike Tour! See the natural beauty of our Nation’s Capital at its peak during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Come with us and bike the sea of pink and white blossoms surrounding the Potomac Tidal Basin to East Potomac Park and beyond. Enjoy the monuments and memorials along the National Mall, and take lots of photos!
Escape the Room DC is an engaging and fun-filled interactive experience that challenges all of your senses. In the heart of the Nation’s Capital, you will experience a live-action adventure like no other complete with mystery, hidden clues, and puzzles that help you escape. You have 60 minutes to search for clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and escape the room!
Cherry Hunt is an interactive experience for communities and festival-goers to connect with local restaurants and taste spring like never before. During this highly anticipated month, locals, tourists, foodies, and so much more will scatter throughout DC and the surrounding areas and visit our selected Cherry Pick restaurants, try out new foods, interact with each other in real-time, and most of all, share springtime dishes and drinks they are trying.
Kids of all ages can sign up for a free account to learn more about the cherry blossoms. Earn badges for each activity completed!
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.