Get those cameras ready 📸 - the flower blooms are coming!
Thousands of visitors flock to the Washington, DC region between March and April to capture the 3,000- plus Cherry Blossom trees blooming along the Tidal Basin with the scenic backdrop of the National Monuments. The magnificent display of colorful trees signals that Spring has finally arrived.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, which runs from March 20th to April 17th honors American and Japanese cultures.
If you're planning to visit, Prince William, VA is just a short drive from DC and the perfect place to stay. Home to historic sites & battlefields, Marine Corps Base Quantico, over 36 square miles of parks and greenspace, as well as Instagram-worthy Flower Festivals.
Pick fresh Tulips from the millions of bulbs planted during The Festival of Spring or enjoy the largest collection of Virginia Bluebells in the area at The Bluebell Festival.
Hurry up, reserve your affordable hotel and celebrate SPRING in Northern Virginia, USA!
1) Experience DC's Cherry Blossoms
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 - April 17, 2022
(Peak Bloom: March 22nd - 25th)
The Capital Tidal Basin
Washington. D.C. 20003
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual festival that celebrates the gift of the cherry blossom trees and their symbol of enduring friendship between the citizens of Japan and the United States.
Schedule of popular 2022 events:
- Opening Ceremony: Sunday, March 20, 2022
- Kite Festival: TBD
- PetalPalooza: Saturday, April 16, 2022
- Parade: Saturday, April 9, 2022
**Additional details regarding the Festival's activities and tour schedules can be found on the event website. **
When staying in Prince William, VA, you can easily access the Cherry Blossom Festival via:
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I-95 *
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I-66 *
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Virginia Railway Express (VRE) - take either the Manassas Line or the Fredericksburg Line to Union Station in Washington, DC.
* Parking Tip: Use a parking app like Parking Panda or ParkWhiz to reserve your parking space in DC
2) Pick your own tulips and daffodils
The Festival of Spring
April 5th - TBD
(Peak Bloom: To Be Announced)
Burnside Farms
11008 Kettle Run Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
Burnside Farms, located in Nokesville, VA plants more than 2.5 million tulips and daffodils for one of the most spectacular pick-your-own flowers event in North America. The Festival of Spring typically begins mid-April. Exact timing is challenging to predict due to spring weather patterns. Please check Burnside Farm's Facebook page prior to visiting to verify field status and admission times.
Festival of Spring
3) Enjoy Virginia Bluebells
Bluebell Fields in Bloom at Merrimac Farm
April 10th, 2022
Merrimac Farm
15020 Deepwood Lane
Nokesville, VA 20181
Celebrate nature with a visit to one of the largest patches of Virginia Bluebells in the area. This year's festival will be held from 10am - 4pm on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Merrimac Farm is a protected farm located on 302 acres in Nokesville, VA.
