Photo courtesy of Pedego Electric Bike Tours
Get ready for cherry blossom season in Alexandria!
Nothing is more symbolic of springtime in the D.C. region than cherry blossoms, projected to be at peak bloom from March 28 to 31, 2025, according to the National Park Service.
Enjoy cherry blossom-themed experiences and offerings in Alexandria from arts events to food and drink specials and beyond. Learn about the city’s top offerings below and find additional happenings and specials here: VisitAlexandria.com/CherryBlossoms. Here's a sampling:
· Water Taxi and Boat Tours
• From Old Town Alexandria, traverse the Potomac River with City Cruises and sail alongside the cherry blossom trees during a 90-minute roundtrip Cherry Blossom Monuments Sightseeing Cruise on Saturdays and Sunday from March 22 to April 13, 2025. Or hop on the Potomac Water Taxi from March 20 to April 12, 2025, for a 25-minute direct cruise to The Wharf in Washington, D.C., a 10-minute walk to the iconic cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin.
· Bike Rentals and Tours
• Cruise beneath a canopy of cherry blossoms from Old Town Alexandria to Tidal Basin during an enchanting 3-hour Cherry Blossom Guided E-bike Tour with Pedego Electric Bikes while the cherry blossoms are in bloom, or rent a bike for the day and create your own adventure.
· Art Events
• See how local artists are inspired by cherry blossoms at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center’s Fleeting: An Exhibition of Artists from Torpedo Factory Art Center Celebrating Cherry Blossoms and Ethereal Bloomsinside the Enamelists Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
