Tidal Basin

A scenic reservoir ringed by a 2.1-mile loop path and roughly 4,000 cherry trees, with the Jefferson, MLK Jr., and FDR Memorials along its shore. It draws crowds for the spring cherry-blossom bloom but is a lovely walk or paddleboat outing any time. Practical note: pedal-boat rentals run daily from the pavilion at 1501 Maine Ave SW; expect a section of the basin to remain fenced off through 2026 due to ongoing seawall reconstruction.

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Address: 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024Opens in Google Maps
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Image: Tidal Basin — via Wikimedia