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
2012 Dates: March 24-25, 28, 31, April 1,4,7-8, 11, 14-15.
Times: 8:00—10:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Independence Ave., 15th St. SW and Ohio Dr. See a map
See the cherry blossoms at night by Japanese lantern light!

National Park Service Ranger Talks
2012 Dates: March 24-April 15
Times: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Two locations, Jefferson Memorial parking lot and FDR Memorial steps to the Tidal Basin See a map
Join a Park Ranger and learn about the many varieties of cherry trees and their cultural and natural history. Programs last 20 to 60 minutes.

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