The Cherry Blossom Water Taxi is a different way to see the blossoms while traveling between D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. You can also check out shared cruises like Whitlow's on Water and Potomac Tiki Club and the Party Boat DC, which has a BYOB option, for views of the cherry trees along the Potomac River.

D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms have officially reached the halfway point to peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced. The cherry blossoms entered stage three Wednesday, where the flower’s florets have extended.

The first stage of the cherry blossom's peak bloom is the green bud stage, which usually happens about 20 days before the peak. Once stage one occurs, each stage happens about every three to five days. The final stage signals peak bloom, when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are in full flower.