Month-ahead travel planner: Washington D.C. welcomes guests for Cherry Blossom festival

Early spring is the perfect time to visit Washington, D.C., where one of the most popular attractions is in full blood in late March and early April.

The Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 20 to April 16. This event focuses on the 3,700 beautiful cherry trees that were given to the U.S. by Tokyo in 1912. The trees tend to hit their peak bloom at the end of March.

The festival features an homage to Japanese culture during the largest Japanese Street Festival in the U.S. with sushi, origami, J-Pop music, fireworks, a parade, and more.
Just because there is a festival going on doesn’t mean that the normal attractions that Washington D.C. has to offer won’t be on display. Steeped in history, many of this city’s attractions are available at no cost so that anyone can learn about America’s history, culture, and arts. Traditional stops include the Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Memorial, war memorials, National Cathedral, and more.

I t would be tough to run out of things to do on a trip to the capital, but it is important to note that reserving spaces for things such as tickets can potentially save a lot of time and money. Frommer’s recommends that visitors seek these out weeks or even months in advance to ensure that they do not miss out on their favorite attractions.