Washington, DC

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Washington, DC

Monuments, the Capitol and the world's largest free museum complex, all on one great lawn.

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National Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington, DC
Late March to mid-April

Thousands of cherry trees bloom around DC's Tidal Basin. The peak lasts only a few days; the Park Service forecasts it.

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Sights in Washington, DC

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