Best Places to See DC's Cherry Blossoms with Your Infant or Toddler
- dcstayathomeparent
- Mar 11
- 2 min read
The National Park Service has projected that 2025's peak bloom will fall between March 28 and March 31. The Tidal Basin is the epicenter of the Cherry Blossom Festival, but there are many other places (with no crowds!) where you can take your little one to enjoy the blooms.
Note: If you want to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, you may want to consider visiting at sunrise. It's a beautiful, peaceful time of day before crowds flock to the area.
American University (AU Park)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout campus (which is also an arboretum and public garden!)
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Brookland)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Mary's Garden and near the parking lot between Irving St NE and Michigan Ave NE
Hours: 6am - 6pm daily
Cost: FREE, including free parking
Congressional Cemetery (Hill East)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the grounds
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Dumbarton Oaks (Georgetown)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the grounds, take the entrance at 31st St NW and R St NW
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Hillwood Estate (Van Ness/Forest Hills)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the grounds
Hours: 10am - 5pm daily
Cost: Adults $15, children under 6 are free
Advance reservations are not required to visit, but they encourage visitors to book tickets online to ensure a smooth check-in
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens (Kenilworth)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: The path leading to the entrance of the park
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Cost: FREE
Montrose Park (Georgetown)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the park
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Cost: FREE
Oxon Run Park (Congress Heights)
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the park
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Rose Park (Georgetown)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: On the east side of the park
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Stanton Park (Capitol Hill)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the park
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
U.S. National Arboretum (Ivy City)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: Throughout the park, including on Conifer Road and Azalea Road
Hours: 8am - 5pm daily
Cost: FREE
Washington National Cathedral (Cathedral Heights)
Information here
Where to find the blossoms: In Bishop's Garden
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
Other beautiful blooms:
Franciscan Monastery (Brookland)
Information here
What you'll find: Gorgeous tulips in bloom
Hours: 9am - 4:45pm daily
Cost: FREE, no ticket needed
Smithsonian Castle Enid A. Haupt Garden and Moongate Garden (National Mall)
Information here
What you'll find: Stunning magnolia trees in bloom
Hours: Dawn to dusk daily
Cost: FREE
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