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Hundreds of visitors are going each day in the Spring weather to the Utah State Capitol at the top of State Street in Salt Lake City to see the beautiful cherry blossoms which are in full bloom.

The cherry trees are a highlight of Spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Spring arrives in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah, it is a signal that the cherry blossoms which surround the Utah State Capitol will be coming into bloom. The beautiful pink blossoms are an attraction which brings thousands of visitors to the Capitol grounds.

The Tidal Basin is a body of water which is completely surrounded by the cherry trees. There is a pathway to walk along to enjoy the blossoms when the trees are in full bloom. Cherry blossoms are all around the Tidal Basin area where there are many statues and monuments including the one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We were so sad to see we were too early for cherry blossoms in Tokyo BUT….we searched the city and found plenty of spots for early blooms 🌸🌸🌸

April 7 marks Good Friday, a national holiday in many countries around the world. For those who don't celebrate the religious holiday, it can be challenging to know what to do with the day off. Here are some ideas for how to make the most of the day.

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Spring at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., has been a sight to behold with its array of colours since the peak bloom a week ago. However, the joyous scene will come to an abrupt end on Sunday as Mother Nature has different plans.

Washington, D.C., is celebrating the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, and The Madison Hotel has devised a unique way to commemorate the event. The hotel is serving up a range of delicious and artfully crafted cherry blossom-themed cocktails at its premier cocktail lounge, Lady Madison. These cocktails use traditional Japanese ingredients and influences to create modern twists on classic libations, with floral notes and elements that make these drinks pretty in pink. The refreshing and bubbly cocktails will indeed have everyone toasting spring.

Are you a real Seattleite if you don't stop by the University of Washington in cherry blossom season? According to the official UW Cherry blossom website, the sakura are currently at 50% bloom and peak bloom is expected in early April. My parents were in town from Vancouver BC and checked out the situation for me the other day. When they visited, the blossoms were just over 10% if this helps give you a feel for how the cherry blossoms at UW might be right now:

Rain on Saturday forced organizers to reschedule this year's Blossom Kite Festival. Sunday's event takes place at the Washington Monument from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Activities, contests, and performances will be available at this free public event. The U.S. Park Police advises preparation for any trip to see the flowers.

Washington, D.C.'s famed cherry trees are befuddled by Earth's shifting climate, as the city's abnormally mild winter has prompted the blossoming of the trees sooner than typical. On Wednesday, the National Park Service and Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC, announced that peak bloom for the city's 3,700 cherry blossom trees will occur between March 22 and March 25. It comes many days before forecasts and predictions.

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DC - If you're visiting Washington, DC, during spring, there's no better time to enjoy the stunning beauty of Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom than during their peak period between March and April. During this captivating display, millions of these pink-hued trees line Tidal Basin and Washington Monument yearly.

There is nothing that says spring as much as cherry blossoms. The most famous place in the United States to see cherry blossoms is around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, where the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is from March 18 through April 16, 2023. However, people don't need to go to Washington, DC to enjoy cherry blossoms. There are many places to see and enjoy cherry blossoms in the Richmond, Virginia area. No matter where you go around Richmond, you are sure to see and enjoy beautiful trees that are filled with stunning pink and white blossoms.

With the help of a map of the cherry trees in the District of Columbia and a list of the top viewing places in Maryland and Virginia, you may choose a place to enjoy the blossoms close at hand.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has increased service on its train and bus lines to better meet the rising number of requests for rides during the peak cherry blossom viewing time.

Because of the mild winter and early spring, the cherry blossoms that bloom around the Tidal Basin have achieved their full bloom sooner than they normally would have. Even if March cold may slow growth, local scientists have been quite clear that earlier peak bloom is another indicator that climate change is occurring.

As a bright welcome to the first day of spring 2023, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia’s Asian fusion restaurant Luk Fu will host its Cherry Blossom Festival from Monday, March 20, through Sunday, April 16. During the festival, chefs will prepare a special menu filled with traditional dishes to be enjoyed amongst the magnificent pink-and-white cherry blossom trees and bouquets that will enliven the entire restaurant. Guests may also enjoy inspired cocktails in honor of this breathtaking perennial bloom.

Spring arrives in Japan as the cold winter eases up, the sunlight starts to glisten, and the plants and trees start to bloom. The Japanese refer to this as haruranman (spring in full bloom) and view it as a positive season full of hope.