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Tidal Basin in Washington, DC


The Tidal Basin, part of West Potomac Park is surrounded by the Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and approximately 3,750 Japanese cherry trees, is a popular recreational spot for guests of the city.

The Tidal Basin, part of West Potomac Park is surrounded by the Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and approximately 3,750 Japanese cherry trees, is a popular recreational spot for guests of the city.

The Tidal Basin links the Potomac River with the northern end of the Washington Channel and is made of overflow from the Washington Channel and the Potomac River.  The basin covers about 107 acres and is about 10 feet deep. Paddle boats can be rented on the east side of the basin and is a great way to see the surrounding sights.

To honor the blooming of the Japanese cherry trees, The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually around bloom time, which occurs between mid-March to mid-April.  This is a great event to attend to celebrate the fresh new spring season.

The following tours visit Tidal Basin:
Bike the Sites Guided Bike Tour of Washington, DC from $44.95
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the  Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
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The following tours drive by Tidal Basin:
All Day Washington, DC Interior Buildings Tour from $54.95
This all-day tour will take you to some of the area's most popular monuments and museums, such as National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building, and the Library of Congress among various other stops along the tour.
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Bike the Sites Guided Bike Tour of Washington, DC from $44.95
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the  Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
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We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.

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Location:
1501 Maine Ave SW
Washington,, DC 20024

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All Day Washington, DC Interior Buildings Tour $54.95*
Bike the Sites Guided Bike Tour of Washington, DC $44.95*
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