From the official website: The annual cherry blossom display is guaranteed to dazzle your senses. But have you ever wondered why the trees are planted along the Tidal Basin? Why cherry trees? Whose idea were they anyway? Hear the stories and secrets behind the delicate blossoms during a walking tour featuring not only cherry trees, but also noteworthy arboreal cousins. Learn about the woman whose cherry tree vision lives on today, a Japanese lantern older than the United States itself, and where you can discover even more pink and white blooms.
Secrets Stroll: Apr 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13
Mondays & Fridays at 10:00 am; Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 pm - Tours last two hours Meet the guide outside the Smithsonian Metro station's Independence Avenue, SW exit - 12th St NW & Independence Ave SW Map
Cost: $10 per person; Free under age 3
Related Information http://www.washingtonwalks.com
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