Bike the Sites is pleased to be participating in the 2005 National Cherry Blossom Festival with our Blossoms by Bike tour. Celebrate the arrival of spring with this two-hour ride specifically designed for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The trip takes cyclists past the Potomac Park blossoms, and highlights the Jefferson Memorial, Haines Point, Japanese lantern, and more. Blossoms by Bike will leave daily during the festival (March 26th – April 10th) at 3 pm, with additional weekend tours on Saturdays at 9 am, 11 am, and 1 pm and on Sundays at 9 am from The Old Post Office Pavilion. Tour dates may be extended if conditions are favorable. The cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children (12 and under). Reservations can be made online at www.bikethesites.com or by calling (202) 842-BIKE [2453]. A special mid-week bike rental rate is also available during the festival. Ride by the blossoms on your lunch hour for $10 per hour (discounted price available Tuesday through Thursday only).

A walk around the Tidal Basin during the peak of the bloom Thursday March 30, 2006 at Video Google. Over 40 minutes.

It’s a beautiful time in our backyard; a time when spring delivers us its annual cherry blossom bloom. No matter how long you have lived here, it’s difficult to ever get tired of this magnificent phenomenon.The 2005 festival marks the 93rd celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. Join TTD as we celebrate cherry blossom time in Washington with a private tour designed exclusively for our members. Enjoy the spirit of the season; learn about the cherry trees' history; and discover the best locations to take pictures of the trees. Tour leaves at 11:45 am sharp.

The best way to tour any historic city is by foot. Washington Walks provides visitors to the Nation's Capital with the ideal place to start. Licensed, knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the stories and sites found in the many beautiful and fascinating areas of Washington, D.C. History, architecture, famous (and infamous) people, scandal, ghosts, scenery, family fun, Embassy Row, Lafayette Park -- it's all waiting for you to discover with Washington Walks! Hear our unique perspective on these must-see places, and introduce yourself to lesser known but more-than-worth-the-visit neighborhoods like Foggy Bottom and the Southwest Waterfront. And don't forget to say good night to Mr. Lincoln!