WASHINGTON DC

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The cherry blossoms in Washington, DC are usually on everyone's bucketlist.

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Each year, over 1.5 million people visit Washington, DC to admire the cherry blossoms.

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The entire blooming period can last up to 14 days.

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The blooms signify a fresh start or new beginning.

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In 1910, Japan gifted 2,000 cherry trees to the United States. Unfortunately, the trees were diseased and had to be destroyed.

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In 1912, Japan renewed their donation and presented us with over 3,000 cherry trees.

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The National Cherry Blossom Festival is America's biggest springtime celebration.

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Many events for the National Cherry Blossom Festival are free and open to the public. Washington, D.C. has many museums, monuments and memorials that are free.

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The most popular area to view the cherry blossoms is the Tidal Basin.

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For more information about the cherry blossoms and Washington, DC, click below.

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