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Spring break vacations in Washington, DC are inspiring – with cherry blossoms blooming, great outdoors activities along the National Mall, and festivals celebrating international cultures.
In 2012, the world-famous National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the 100th anniversary of the gift of the cherry trees. An expanded, five-week festival (March 20-April 27, 2012) will include a number of exciting events, from parades and fireworks to art exhibitions and cultural performances. Read more...
The world-famous National Cherry Blossom Festival is so much more than the 3,000 trees blooming around the Tidal Basin. There are plenty of unique ways to enjoy the pink puffs that usher in spring to the nation’s capital. Read on for our Top Ten list. Read more...
Whether you want a no-frills hotel or one with every amenity imaginable, book your stay through washington.org for great deals and fun, cherry blossom-themed packages. With more than 50 area hotels offering springtime packages, you’re sure to find the perfect spring getaway. Book Now!
From an up-close view of the world-famous cherry blossoms to a peak inside DC’s international embassies, springtime serves up a number of reasons to visit the nation’s capital. Check out our itinerary to get three days of great ideas. Read more...
Peak bloom dates vary every year, depending on weather. The National Park Service monitors the blossoms and predicts the peak bloom dates, which can last up to two weeks, in early March.
DC’s dining scene is fast becoming one of the best in the nation. From celebrity chefs to homegrown favorites, the best of the best are setting up shop in the nation’s capital. Be sure and make time to break bread during your DC break this spring. And, for even more food-focused recommendations, visit DCEats.org, our dedicated website to all things dining and drinking.
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SPRINGTIME IN THE CITY
Washington, DC welcomes springtime this year with a special five-week National Cherry Blossom Festival, plus a plethora of events and activities that trumpet the return of warmer weather!
- THE ART OF VIDEO GAMES
Smithsonian American Art Museum
March 16-Sept. 30
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- NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Citywide
March 20-April 27
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- BLOSSOM KITE FESTIVAL
Washington Monument Grounds
March 31
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- NATIONALS OPENING DAY
Nationals Stadium
April 12
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- WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL
The White House
April 12
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- FILMFEST DC
Citywide
April 12-22
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- PASSPORT DC
Citywide
May 1-31
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- JOAN MIRÓ: THE LADDER OF ESCAPE
National Gallery of Art
May 6-August 12
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- DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Thompson Boat Center, Georgetown
May 19-20
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Did you know Washington, DC has been ranked the top museum destination in the entire world? This spring we host a number of can’t-miss blockbuster exhibitions, sure to boost any springtime getaway. Read more...
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Passport DC 2012 is an exploration through Washington, DC’s international culture during the entire month of May. Now in its fourth year, Passport DC invites participants to experience a global journey without leaving the city.
