Find under-the-radar cherry blossoms in D.C.
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If you're blossom-hunting beyond the Tidal Basin, you're in luck: The D.C. area is packed with cherry trees — including plenty of under-the-radar groves.
Why it matters: It's tough to find springtime zen when you're shoulder-to-shoulder with tourists.
By the numbers: Nonprofit Casey Trees, which plants and protects D.C.'s urban canopy, has an interactive map with more than 30,400 cherry trees across the District.
- Beyond the Tidal Basin's famous Yoshinos, you can find nearly a dozen varieties like Okame, Kwanzan and chokecherry.
Where to go: Skip the crowds and head to quieter, blossom-filled spots on the map like Catholic University, Congressional Cemetery and Oxon Run Park.
😌 The intrigue: For an even calmer vibe in Maryland, skip the Kenwood crowds and head to Prince George's County.
- The Neighborhood Design Center's Cherry Blossom Locator Map highlights trees planted along local roadways — including bloom-heavy stretches near National Harbor along Oxon Hill Road.
