There is so much to see and do in Washington DC, and so much of it is concentrated in one area. The White House, the Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial are just a few of the many attractions within a two-mile radius of each other. While you are there, don’t miss the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex, composed of 19 museums and the National Zoo. In the Spring, see the famous cherry blossoms burst into flower along the nearby Tidal Basin. 2012 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Cheryl Blossom Festival. The festival dates are March 20th through April 27, 2012. The actual National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade is April 14th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The parade goes along Constitution Avenue at 7th Street and ends at 17th Street.
Hotel are hard to come by, so you may want to consider going with Collette Tours who is offering a new Washington DC tour package for 2012. Spend a week exploring this amazing city with visits to Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian and National Museum. There is also a day in Baltimore to visit Fort McHenry, the harbor and a walking tour of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The March 28th through April 4th departure will ensure you will be able to see the Cherry Blossoms in bloom. You could also book Monograms Vacations Washington DC where you have your hotel accomodations taken care of as well as a 1 day pass for a hop-on, hop-off sighseeing tour. A local host is available with recommendations for shopping, dining and additional sightseeing.
