A row of pink cherry blossom in blooming in the spring
Best US Cities To Visit To See Cherry Blossoms
By SYDNEY BAKER

Washington, D.C.

cherry blossoms in bloom in Washington D.C.

cherry blossoms in bloom in Washington D.C.

National Monument framed by cherry blossom trees
The first cherry blossom trees of many varietals were sent to the U.S. capital as gifts from Japan in 1912, and two of the original large trees remain today near the Tidal Basin.
Cherry blossom trees border the park walkways
The White House grounds, National Mall, National Arboretum, Hains Point, and Georgetown also have trees, with the blossoms usually peaking between mid-March and early April.
Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee cherry blossom trees line the path

Nashville, Tennessee

Orchard of cherry blossom trees
In 2009, Nashville had its first Cherry Blossom Festival, and over 1,000 trees have since been planted at Nashville Public Square, Riverfront Park, and Centennial Park.
view of the iconic architecture of Boston in Massachusetts, USA in the spring season with lots of cherry tree pink flowers along the Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Harbor framed by cherry blossom trees
Boston’s come from the cutting of D.C.'s trees, and the best place to see their blooms is along the Charles River, Arnold Arboretum, or Harvard’s Boston Common and Public Garden.
Cherry trees in bloom in the campus of Washington university in springtime

St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis’ Botanical Gardens are home to more offshoots of the trees in D.C., and blossoms surround the Gateway Arch National Park, Japanese Gardens, and Kiener Plaza come spring.
Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco surrounded by cherry blossoms

San Francisco, California

San Francisco street of colorful homes framed by cherry blossoms
The Bay Area hosts one of the largest cherry blossom festivals in the country, with staggered blooms in Berkeley, Hakone Gardens, Golden Gate Park, Japantown, and Presidio.