Before You Arrive
There is much to consider when planning a trip to Washington, DC during the National Cherry Blossom Festival such as where to stay, where to eat, and how to get to the blossoms. To speak with an Information Specialist or to request printed information about the Festival, call 877.44.BLOOM (442-5666). The hotline is run in partnership with Destination DC.
Once in the DC Area
Stop by any one of these three visitor centers:
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL® HEADQUARTERS
AT THE WASHINGTON MARRIOTT AT METRO CENTER
Tuesday, March 20 – Friday, April 27, 2012
Open Daily, 10 AM – 7 PM
775 12th Street, NW // (202) 737-2200
Start your journey enjoying all that the Festival has to offer with a stop at National Cherry Blossom Festival® Headquarters at The Washington Marriott at Metro Center. Situated in the hotel lobby, shop for official Festival merchandise – shirts, hats, pins, and more! Also pick up free information about Festival events and programs.
METRO: Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Red linesDC VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW // (202) 789-7000
In the District and wondering where to go? Make the DC Visitor Information Center your first stop. Speak with friendly and knowledgeable staff to answer all your questions, and receive free festival event schedules, tourist maps, city guides, sightseeing tips, and restaurant and hotel information.
METRO: Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center, Green/Yellow linesVISIT FAIRFAX! INFORMATION CENTER
Mondays – Fridays, 10 AM – 6 PM; Sundays, 11 AM – 6 PM
1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 // (703) 752-9500
Fairfax County, Virginia celebrates the National Cherry Blossom Festival at its Visitor Center in Tysons Corner Center. Stop by for free gifts, craft demonstrations, and other fun activities. Talk with visitor counselors about County tourist attractions and stay to shop in one of the premier shopping malls on the East Coast.
