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Bloomaroo at The Wharf
Join us at the home of the cherry blossoms for Bloomaroo®, a free family-friendly spring extravaganza with live music, art, as well as a fireworks show.
Updated March 11, 2025
The Wharf neighborhood is the closest destination to the cherry trees at the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park, making it the perfect spot to visit while you're enjoying the cherry blossoms, museums and all DC has to offer.
Located along the Potomac River, and facing dozens of cherry trees along the water, every spot at The Wharf has an incredible front-row seat to the beauty of spring.
Located just a five-minute walk across the Case Memorial Bridge, East Potomac Park is DC's best kept cherry blossom secret. This serene island parkland has a wide variety of cherry trees along the waterfront, offering some of the city's best cherry blossom views—without the crowds. Prepare a picnic with food from Wharf restaurants and enjoy a bite to eat underneath the blossoms.
PICNICSTaking inspiration from the blooms, our restaurants at The Wharf are offering their own spin on delicious cherry blossom-inspired cocktails, desserts and more. From floral cocktails to pink desserts, sip and savor at The Wharf this spring.
learn moreSkip the crowds and see the cherry blossoms in a new way – from the water! Set sail with City Cruises, the Water Taxi or dinner cruise boats and glide along the Potomac River and experience the cotton candy–colored shore. Or reserve your spot for the Boating in DC guided Cherry Blossom Kayak Tour.
on the waterThink pink! Shop for cherry blossom-themed gifts from Diament Jewelry and Shop Made in DC including pink hair accessories, jewelry, crafts, blossom scented candles, and soaps. Or unwind with a blossom treatments from Glo30, Lip Lab and The Wharf Spa.
ShoppingThe Wharf has three parking garages located onsite. There are also two additional parking garages at L’Enfant Plaza. However, during season blossom season when traffic will be especially heavy, visitors are encouraged to make use of public transportation and transportation options via our waterways.
getting hereStay at The Wharf for a front-row seat to the blossoms across the water at East Potomac Park. The Wharf has four hotels that make the perfect home base while you're in DC. Admire the blooms as they reflect off the water while you enjoy blossom-inspired food, drinks, and shopping.
HOTELSJoin us at the home of the cherry blossoms for Bloomaroo®, a free family-friendly spring extravaganza with live music, art, as well as a fireworks show.
Fresh seafood is a given at the Municipal Fish Market. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to live music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.
Explore RestaurantsWhether you’re traveling to Washington, DC for business or pleasure, the hotels at The Wharf offer a wide variety of choices for overnight stays, quick weekend getaways, or extended stays. Enjoy iconic views of the monuments and the waterfront right from your room, and the District's best restaurants, entertainment, and museums within walking distance.
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