Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Festival - Washington DC TL; DR – Interesting history and really gorgeous view during Cherry Blossoms (take a minute to take a look my little story ) History of Cherry Blossom Washington DC The idea of planting cherry trees was first brought by a woman named Elize Ruhamah Scidmore in 1885 she proposed to the Office of Buildings and Public Land … [Read more...] about Definitely try the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC at least once!!