#MyDCcool the real DC DISCOver You’ll find a variety of unforgettable experiences in DC during the spring and summer months. Cherry -COlOreD SPrInG Free tIme , Free thInGS tO DO From monuments and memorials on the National Mall to Smithsonian museums to outdoor parks and recreation, there’s no shortage of money-saving activities in the District. For more on free things to do, see page 8. Cherry trees are DC’s claim to fame in the springtime, while the accompanying National Cherry Blossom Festival provides fabulous entertainment. But the season’s splendor doesn’t end there. For more on DC in spring, see page 16. 6 | OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE