Is it worth it to get up before sunrise and head to the Tidal Basin, you might be wondering. Is it worth the huge crowds? Is it worth the difficult parking and long walking distances? The answer is an absolute yes.
The DC cherry blossoms astound me every time I see them. They are a 2-mile waterfront path with 2000 trees all in bloom. It’s really difficult for a camera to capture the grandeur, so if you are able to experience them in person, you won’t regret it.
I woke up really early one morning and treated myself to a blissful sunrise in the pink blossoms. I also made a separate trip one afternoon, to catch the sunset views. (For those who are wondering, you can see great views of the sunrise from the FDR memorial or MLK, Jr. memorial, and views of the sunset from the Jefferson Memorial. Unless, of course, you want to keep your back to the sun and see the soft light hitting the blossoms, in which case you should switch my advice around.)
Here are my views of the magic of the DC cherry blossoms, from sun up to sun down.
Related posts:
One of Northern Virginia’s best places to see cherry blossoms is at Lake Anne in Reston
The simple pleasures of the Blossom Kite Festival in Washington, D.C.
The Cherry Blossoms of Meadowlark Gardens: A Gorgeous and Easy Alternative to the Tidal Basin
The wild and wonderful Virginia bluebells at Riverbend Park
Virginia’s springtime splendor: Some of my favorite photos from the last few weeks
Northern Virginia’s glorious springtime: Some of my favorite photos of the spring of 2016
