Spurred by D.C.’s recent sunny, mild weather, the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached the first stage of development Tuesday. The cycle could accelerate soon.

Want to know where to take the best photos of New York’s spring cherry blossoms in bloom? I’ve tracked down a dozen of the top spots including ones in all five boroughs. Follow bloom trackers to time your visit.

Spring is around the corner, and the University of Washington (UW) says its cherry blossom trees on campus are close to blooming.

As spring approaches, the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and its surrounding areas come into full bloom, bursting into a spectacle of pink and white that draws more than a million visitors every year.

Many of the city's popular tea services go all-out with cherry blossom-themed blends, bites and decor. State of play: Afternoon tea is increasingly popular in D.C., especially at luxury hotels — though more casual places are joining the fun (most require reservations regardless).

The tradition of cherry blossom festivals in the U.S. dates to 1935 in Washington, D.C. That’s when the National Cherry Blossom festival was launched to honor Japan’s 1912 gift of some 3,000 trees. Not only do these celebrations in communities around the country persist as symbols of international peace and friendship,

The prediction for the 2025 Cherry Blossom’s peak bloom has been revealed. The National Park Service says they expect a pink tidal basin from March 28 to March 30th. News4’s Tommy McFly explains what it means,