On March 27th, we walked down to the Tidal Basin to walk around and through the infamous cherry trees. That day marked the 98th anniversary of the President of Japan giving the U.S. the gift of the cherry trees. There were TONS of people out and about, although the blossoms were TECHNICALLY not in full bloom yet (they were about 75% open).
Although there are hundreds of thousands of blooms surrounding us as we walked along the Tidal Basin, the blossoms really don't have a smell to them.
Around the Tidal Basin is the National Mall, which highlights the Smithsonian Museums and a number of National Monuments, including the Jefferson Memorial and JFK's Memorial (which are both a bit off the beaten path).
From talking to the locals (aka people at my work) there are a number of neighborhoods just outside the city that are absolutely perfect for viewing the cherry blossoms. These are older, upper-class neighborhoods with multi-million dollar homes, where the trees have matured and now grow up and arch over the street. And when the blooms are at their fullest, they create a canopy over the entire block. Definitely planning a short road-trip to view this scene before the blossoms end! There is a relatively short time-period in which the blossoms are at their fullest, so it is imperative to get out and see them!
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