SPRING A CAPITAL SPRING 18 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE DC’s signature springtime celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival , will host a combination of virtual and outdoor programming from March 20–April 11. With that in mind, we’ve detailed parks, gardens and street murals that can safely be enjoyed. Visit washington.org for more seasonal info. PA RK S & GA RDENS TIDAL BASIN Magnificently located along the Potomac River, this area is a hub for blooming cherry blossom trees in the spring. You can also marvel at the Jefferson Memorial , the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the FDR Memorial on the Tidal Basin Loop Trail.