The DC Traveler

Along with the annual explosion of flowers and color during the blooming of the cherry trees around the National Mall, comes the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade down Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
Join the Cherry Blossom Queens (both from the U.S. and Japan) as they lead the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade, complete with marching bands, dance teams, drum and bugle corps, and more.
 
National Cherry Blossom Parade Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Streets NWWashington, DC
Date and Time – Saturday, April 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until around noon.
Parade Route – Constitution Avenue between 7th Street and 17th Streets, …read more

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With the cherry blossoms in bloom, why not enjoy some of DC’s finest food – Cherry Blossom Festival style? 
Over a dozen of DC’s top chefs have created special meals just for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.  The theme ingredient?  Why cherries, of course.
The participating restaurants, along with a few of the more interesting menu offerings, include:

15ria at the Doubletree Hotel – Grilled lamb chops with a cherry compote, cherry Yorkshire pudding.
Aria Trattoria – Grilled pork tenderloin with a cherry balsamic glaze, and cherry crostata with cherry gelato.
Bangkok Joe’s Dumpling Bar and Café – Roasted quail with sweet …read more

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You know it’s Springtime when the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC start to bloom.  And while they are not an official DC monument, the cherry trees in full blossom are one of Washington, DC’s most prized and loved attractions.

The 2-week festival begins Saturday, March 29th and runs until Sunday, April 13th, with peak viewing some time during that two weeks.  But I recommend that, if possible, you get  down to the National Mall early (the first weekend) to view the blossoms.  Historically, DC’s spring rains and wind can often put an abrupt and early end to the show.
Historically, the average …read more

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The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and definately worth the trip, so I’ll let my photos do  the talking.

Nearest Metro subway station – Federal Triangle – Blue and Orange line, then a 1/2 block walk to Constitution Ave. or Smithsonian – Blue and Orange lines, then a 3 block walk.
Parking – Street parking is available, but will be difficult during the festival, so I recommend you use Metro. 
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Besides the Cherry Blossom Festival which starts this coming weekend, one other sign of spring is the opening of the Tidal Basin paddle boat season.
With the area weather forecasted to hit 80 degrees tomorrow, the paddle boats are an ideal way to relax on the water and get a bit of exercise while having one of the best views of the Jefferson Memorial.
But one word of advice, paddle into the wind as you start your ride, and you still have lots of leg energy for the trip back to the dock.

   
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
Across from the Jefferson Memorial, on …read more

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