Free Cherry Blossom Tours in Washington, DC

The National Park Service offers a variety of FREE cherry blossom tours during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Park rangers will lead the following tours.

Lantern Tours
Dates: March 23-April 7, 2013
Times: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 8:00—10:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Tidal Basin Welcome Area See a map
See the cherry blossoms at night by Japanese lantern light!

National Park Service Ranger Talks
Dates: March 23-April 7, 2013
Times: Daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m.
Locations: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (Family Friendly)

"First Lady of Potomac Park: Nellie Taft"
Dates: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Japanese Lantern (east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial)

"Cherry Blossoms over Okinawa"
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: World War II Memorial

Walk with a Ranger
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Memorial
Join a park ranger for an afternoon stroll and explore the history of the cherry blossoms.

Bike Tour
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays
Times: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Bring your own bike, helmet, and water.

Pet-Friendly Cherry Walk
Dates: Sundays
Times: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Bring your furry friends to enjoy the sights and sounds of spring on a casual walk. Bring your leash, bags, and water.

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