Cherry Blossoms in Washington D.C.

Washington, DC is well known for its cherry blossoms around the tidal basin. In 1912 Japan gave 3,000 sakura trees to the United States as a gift, then in 1956, another 3,800 were given. Each spring their blooming brings tens of thousands of tourists to West Potomac Park to see the blooms. The flowers range in color from bright ping to pure white, sometimes on trees right next to each other.

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View Medium or Large image.	Tidal basin, cherry blossoms, people, path Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Tidal basin Looking across the tidal basin, a bridge on the right, cherry blossoms on the far end Date: April 06, 2003 Location: Tidal Basin, Washington DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry blossoms up close Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Japanese Pagoda From the base, looking up it. This stone pagoda was a gift from Ryozo Hiranuma, the Mayor of Yokohama to former District Commissioner Renah Camalier in 1957. A year later (April 21, 1958) the pagoda was dedicated as a gift from Japan to the United States. Date: March 27, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry blossoms, people Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry blossoms, path, people, tidal basin Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry trees and grass A grassy area with blossoming cherry trees. Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry blossoms over water A close up of some cherry blossoms with the tidal basin behind them. Date: March 31, 2006 Location: Tidal Basin, West Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Road at East Potomac Park Looking up the road, the Cherry trees are in full bloom and the Washington Monument is visible in the background. East Potomac Park is within walking distance of the tidal basin. It also has many cherry trees, but isn't as crowded. Date: March 31, 2006 Location: East Potomac Park, Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Lots of people walking and looking at Cherry Blossoms Yes, their really are that many people. This is the most popular area of the tidal basin, the crowds do thin somewhat as you get farther away from here. Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Looking across Tidal Basin at Jefferson Memorial through Cherry Blossoms The other big draw around the tidal basin is the Jefferson Memorial. This is also a great place to watch firewords on the Fourth of July. Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Looking through Cherry Blossoms across Tidal Basin Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Looking through Cherry Blossoms at Washington Monument under renovation The renovation is now complete (and has been for a while). Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Dirt path through the Cherry Blossoms Despite the apparent serenity, there are lots of people around. Sometimes you just have to wait for the right moment to take the picture. Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC
View Medium or Large image.	Cherry Blossoms with Tidal Basin in background Date: April, 1999 Location: Washington, DC