As the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. begin to fade, springtime brings forth an array of vibrant blooms throughout the city and its surrounding areas.
Bluebells at Bull Run Regional Park
7700 Bull Run Dr., Centreville
Bid farewell to the pink petals and welcome the blue blossoms at Bull Run Regional Park. Visitors can stroll along a 1.5-mile trail adorned with Virginia bluebells, typically reaching their peak bloom shortly after the cherry blossoms. Regular bloom updates are available on the park’s Facebook page. Starting April 6th, the park will host special ticketed events, including a flower-focused photography seminar priced at $15 and educational walks at $5 per person.
Bluebells at the Bend
8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls
Experience the tranquility amidst vast fields and sycamore forests adorned with bluebells at the Bluebells at the Bend festival near Great Falls Park. Scheduled for April 6th, the festival promises live music, animal encounters, and the opportunity to purchase bluebell seeds. Advance tickets priced at $10 per person are available until April 4th, with same-day tickets costing $12.
Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
15014 Deepwood Ln., Nokesville
Join the Prince William Conservation Alliance on April 7th for the Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm, where attendees can immerse themselves in a sea of bluebells. The free event offers educational tours, including explorations of native wildflowers and local mushrooms.
Floral Library on the National Mall
Independence Ave., SW
Tulip enthusiasts can delight in the picnic-perfect Floral Library located near the Northeast corner of the Tidal Basin, boasting 93 flowerbeds adorned with tulips of various hues.
Dumbarton Oaks
1703 32nd St., NW
Discover bluebells and tulips beginning to bloom in the serene surroundings of Dumbarton Oaks, with the eagerly anticipated wisteria blooms expected later in the month, creating a captivating purple spectacle.
Netherlands Carillon
Between Arlington National Cemetery and the US Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington
Admire the tulip display surrounding the Netherlands Carillon, a symbol of Dutch-American friendship post-WWII. Visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the monuments while listening to over 50 bells chime every hour.
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton
Embark on a journey through the tulip-lined pathways of the 50-acre Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, with late April offering a vivid display of azalea blooms.
Burnside Farms
11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville
For those eager to bring home a piece of spring, Burnside Farms in Prince William County hosts the annual Festival of Spring until April 14th. Visitors can pick their own tulips and daffodils, with ticket prices including five stems and additional stems available for $1 each. Advance tickets are released online approximately one week before the event, with limited same-day tickets available at 6 AM if online tickets sell out.