Cherry Blossoms Festival Tour by Washington Walks

The Blossom Secrets Stroll

The annual cherry blossom display is guaranteed to dazzle your senses. But have you ever wondered why the trees are planted along the Tidal Basin? Why cherry trees? Whose idea were they anyway? Hear the stories and secrets behind the delicate blossoms during a walking tour featuring not only cherry trees, but also noteworthy arboreal cousins. Learn about the woman whose cherry tree vision lives on today, a Japanese lantern older than the United States itself, and where you can discover even more pink and white blooms. (Offered in conjunction with the National Cherry Blossom Festival)

The National Cherry Blossom Festival®, is an annual two-week, citywide event celebrating spring. The 2008 Festival is March 29 – April 13, and will feature daily cultural performances, sporting events, arts & crafts, demonstrations and other special events. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the 96th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the citizens of the United States and Japan.

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When: The 2008 walk will be offered on:

Sundays March 30, April 6 and April 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Mondays March 31 and April 7 at 10:00 a.m.

Fridays April 4 and April 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Saturdays March 29, April 5 and April 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per person (kids 3 and younger free). No reservations necessary. Groups of 25 or more should notify us in advance.

Pay for your "Cherry Blossoms" walking tour in advance through Zerve.

To purchase by phone, call Zerve at 800-979-3370 or 212-209-3370 (int.).

Check out our full calendar of walks.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Weather: Walks are given rain or shine.

Where: Embarks from outside the Smithsonian Metrorail station [Independence Avenue exit].

Who: Your guide will be wearing a blue and green Washington Walks badge and carry a blue parasol!