Tidal basin dc

Learn about the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, a man-made inlet in Washington, D.C. that is most known for its beauty during the cherry blossom season.

In a recent visit to Washington, DC, I learned that the Tidal Basin was constructed from swamps along the Potomac River. Here is a short explanation from Wikipedia: Tidal Basin. The Tidal Basin is a partially man-made reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel in Washington, D.C. It is part of West Potomac Park and is a focal point of the National Cherry Blossom Festival held each spring. The Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, the Franklin…

Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. HDR processed with Photomatix and adjustments in Color Efex Pro.

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Walking path from the FDR memorial to the tidal basin - Washington DC, USA

No visit to Washington, DC is complete without seeing some monuments. This self-guided monument walking tour focuses on the National Mall and can be done in about an hour before the museums open. Add a walk around the Tidal Basin to see even more monuments! #WashingtonDC

Washington DC / Tidal Basin/

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Where to see Cherry Blossoms in DC and where you can go to see them other than the Tidal Basin. Here are picks through Washington DC as well as Maryland.