NOVA Homes Blog: How to Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival in Northern Virginia

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

How to Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival in Northern Virginia

If you live in DC or in surrounding Northern Virginia, you know March kicks off the popular Cherry Blossom Festival and we're now just weeks away!

Every year, the Cherry Blossom Festival marks the beginning of spring in DC and represents the gift of the cherry blossom trees given by Japan to the United States. The Festival coordinates different events celebrating arts and culture throughout DC and even extending to NoVa, from March 20 through April 12— most of which are free and open to the public.

And you don't even need to head into DC to experience the beautiful cherry blossoms! Below are several ways you can participate in this iconic festival right here in Northern Virginia:

Fairfax Visitor Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA
Open M-F 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM

Fairfax County celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival at its Visitor Center located in Tysons Corner Center. Visitors can stop by for free cherry blossom-related gifts, craft demonstrations and other activities.

Old Town Alexandria Cherry Blossom Food Tour
March 22 - April 12, 2015
For reservations, call 202-683-8847

Set out on this guided, narrated tour of Old Town Alexandria and learn about its significance throughout history. Along the way, participants will sample local chef creations with cherry blossom-inspired food and drinks. Food tours can include Japanese-themed dishes, cherry-centered plates, desserts with a cherry twist, even homemade "cherry cello" from a popular Italian restaurant.

Potomac Riverboat Company Cherry Blossom Water Taxi
Beginning March 21, 2015 (Monday through Sunday)
Departs from Alexandria, VA
Times: 11:10 AM, 1:35 and 4:30 PM

Hop on a water taxi from Alexandria to the National Mall in Washington, DC to view the cherry blossoms in all their glory, amongst the national monuments. Skip the traffic and climb aboard this 30-minute cruise which then docks just steps from the Tidal Basin. Once in DC, take a free Cherry Blossom Walking Tour or stick around into the evening and take a free tour of the cherry blossoms by lantern.

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