Cherry Blossom Insider's Tour
Walking tour
$45.002 h
meet at Washington Monument Lodge, 2 15th St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002
Join us for an insider's walk around the Tidal Basin, where history, nature, and events come alive. See the cherry trees and learn hidden stories with a retired ranger who managed the Mall for 15 years.
See how the National Mall grew to include cherry trees.
Enjoy hanami: admire the cherry blossoms, take photos, and have us snap pictures of your group.
Learn how construction of the memorial incited the Cherry Tree Rebellion.
Consider the evolving relationship between Japan and the United States.
Experience the changing Tidal Basin, including FDR's influences on the park.
Find out how cherry blossoms influenced the design of the MLK statue.
Gaze at the ancient stone gift from Japan and contemplate the fleeting nature of the blossoms.