Washington DC - February 11, 2026

🌸 Counting down to spring? So is DC.

Plan an itinerary packed with blossoms, spring sports, milestone...

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Swan paddle boats line the Tidal Basin beneath blooming cherry blossom branches with the Jefferson Memorial reflected on the water in Washington, DC.

Gear Up for Spring: 3-Day Itinerary for a Spring Adventure in Washington, DC

Only in DC can visitors experience a city awash in cherry blossoms, embassy open houses and unparalleled urban green spaces like the 400-plus-acre U.S. National Arboretum.

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A sunlit garden walkway lined with colorful tulips runs alongside a series of arched columns at the Franciscan Monastery.

Religious & Spiritual Spaces to Visit

DC is home to a stunning cathedral, a hidden monastery and many other spaces where spirituality and culture collide.

Discover Spiritual DC

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15+ Bakeries You Need to Check Out

Here’s our all-star lineup of local favorites, from beloved local classics to big-name spots that chose to make their home in DC.

Dessert O’Clock

DC’s Signature Sound

Go-Go isn’t just music; it’s Washington, DC’s original sound, born in Black neighborhoods in the 1970s and now the city’s official genre. Celebrate Black History Month by diving into its roots: explore the brand-new Go-Go Museum & Cafe in Anacostia to learn about the music that still pulses through DC streets today.

Catch the Beat

A visitor observes a colorful, tech-forward exhibit on Go-Go music.

A couple walks through a modern atrium, admiring works at the National Gallery of Art.

Featured Content by the National Gallery of Art

Yours to Discover

Meet some of the most iconic works in the world – from da Vinci to Monet. Always free at the nation's art museum.

Plan Your Visit

A Washington Capitals player (Ovechkin) celebrates a goal on the ice as fans cheer in the background.

Things to Do This March

Whether you want to cheer on the Caps, catch the Washington Nationals' home opener or the go all-in on cherry blossoms, there are countless ways to welcome spring in DC.

Discover Spring Favorites

A rainbow-colored kite flies above the National Mall, filled with eventgoers at the Kite Festival.

Find Your Bloom This Spring

The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20 – April 12) invites you to explore DC in new ways, discover new traditions and create memories to last a lifetime.

Find Your Bloom

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20+ Cool Museums Beyond the National Mall

Private Sport Boat Adventure on the Potomac

We The People Itinerary: Penn Quarter Takes Center Stage

Wasington, DC Center Stage for America's 250th throughout 2026

Guided Tour at President Lincoln's Cottage

Itinerary: Civil War to Civil Rights in Washington, DC

Five Reasons to Visit the National Archives During DC250

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