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Washington - Tidal Basin

 
The Tidal Basin is part of West Potomac Park and home to thousands of Japanese cherry trees. A Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually around bloom time, which occurs between mid-March to mid-April. Paddle boats can be rented on the east side of the basin.

Must-see attractions nearby:
United States Capitol
Washington Monument
Smithsonian Institution/Castle
White House (President's Park)
Washington - Georgetown Historic District
National Gallery of Art
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
Transit: Metro: Smithsonian. Bus: 13's, 50, V4, V6.

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Japanese Pagoda and cherry blossoms in spring around the Tidal Basin, Washington.Japanese Pagoda and cherry blossoms in spring around the Tidal Basin, Washington.
Japanese Pagoda near the Tidal Basin in Washington.Japanese Pagoda near the Tidal Basin in Washington.
The Tidal Basin in Washington in the spring.The Tidal Basin in Washington in the spring.
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