Washington Trip Overview
Take a stroll around the picturesque Tidal Basin, among the famous Japanese cherry trees located in Washington, DC., given as a token of friendship from Japan. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hear the history behind the trees, what they represent, and learn about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Along the way, you’ll walk through four national memorials and the hear about the men memorialized. There are plenty of great photo opportunities on this stroll regardless of the time of year, so bring your camera. This walk is a must-do for any visitor to the capital city.
Download the tour through the VoiceMap app on your phone while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility. The tour is ready when you are, simply arrive at the start location and hit the Start Tour button when you’re ready.
Additional Info
Duration: 60 to 75 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Take a stroll around the picturesque Tidal Basin, among the famous Japanese cherry trees located in Washington, DC., given as a token of friendship from Japan. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hear the history behind the trees, what they represent, and learn about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Along the way, you’ll walk through four national memorials and the hear about the men memorialized. There are plenty of great photo opportunities on this stroll regardless of the time of year, so bring your camera. This walk is a must-do for any visitor to the capital city.
Download the tour through the VoiceMap app on your phone while in a wifi zone to enjoy full offline accessibility. The tour is ready when you are, simply arrive at the start location and hit the Start Tour button when you’re ready.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Japanese Lantern, 9810 Kutz Bridge, Washington DC, DC 20024
The tour begins next to the Japanese Lantern.
Pass By: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, 1850 West Basin Drive SW Near West Basin Drive SW & Independence Ave. SW, Washington DC, DC 20024
The tour passes by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Pass By: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20242
The tour passes by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.
Pass By: Japanese Pagoda, 1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242, USA
The tour passes by Japanese Pagoda.
Pass By: Tidal Basin, E Basin Drive NW Ohio Drive NW, Washington DC, DC 20003
The tour goes around parts of the Tidal Basin.
Pass By: George Mason Memorial, 900 Ohio Dr SW West Potomac Park, Washington DC, DC 20024-2000
The tour passes the George Mason Memorial.
Pass By: Jefferson Memorial, 701 E Basin Dr SW At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
The tour passes by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Pass By: Floral Library, Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
The tour ends outside the Floral Library.
