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Photos: Cherry blossoms are blooming around Arlington

By Savannah Taffe
1/15

This past weekend was spring forward for time. This week as been spring open for cherry blossoms.

Thanks to warm and sunny weather, tree blossoms have been opening at a rapid clip, and that includes those on Arlington’s cherry blossom trees.

Blossom seekers can enjoy the bloom by visiting some of the local sites with cherry tree clusters, including:

  • Cherrydale Baptist Church (3910 Lorcom Lane)
  • Arlington National Cemetery (1 Memorial Ave)
  • Long Bridge Park in Crystal City (475 Long Bridge Drive)
  • Quincy Park in Virginia Square (1021 N. Quincy Street)
  • Welburn Square in Ballston (901 N. Taylor Street)

Arlington has a few events and activities planned coinciding with blossom season, including a pop-up market with local vendors at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City and live music at the Crystal City Water Park.

The more famous Tidal Basin cherry blossoms in D.C., meanwhile, have reached the final stage before peak bloom. The National Park Service made the announcement this morning.