The Tidal Basin cherry blossoms are some of the best-known cherry blossoms in the United States. Every year people plan their trips to Washington, DC just to see the famous cherry blossoms.
The Tidal Basin cherry blossoms typically reach peak bloom the last week of March or the first week of April. You can get there before peak bloom and still see the blossoms on the tree.
Most years you can park in one of several parking lots near the Tidal Basin. There is parking at the Washington Monument parking lot near the Tidal Basin Paddle Boats, a few spots along West Basin Drive SW, and at the Jefferson Memorial.
If you visit the cherry blossoms in DC near peak bloom, be prepared for crowds. Even if you go early, there will be lots of other people around. Cherry blossom season does not last long, so everyone tries to come see them while they last.
TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING THE TIDAL BASIN CHERRY BLOSSOMS
The most well-known photos of the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms include either the Washington Memorial or the Jefferson Memorial in them. The cherry blossoms are great for framing your shot of the famous landmarks.
As you enter the area between the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, you’ll have a chance to get the line of cherry trees leading to the Jefferson Memorial in your photo.