Cherry Blossoms are Blooming – Find Your Spot

Marina P. Kennedy
/ April 9, 2026
/ Living

Be engaged by one of the most beautiful signs of spring. Cherry trees are in bloom with clusters of blossoms that are bright white along with ones in stunning shades of pink.

Most people recognize Washington, D.C. as a top cherry blossom destination. The cherry trees were a gift of friendship from Japan to the United States in 1912. The first trees were planted along the city’s Tidal Basin and since then thousands of trees have been added around the city.

Local to New York City, there are many places where you can take in the beauty of cherry blossoms and capture great photos! The season typically starts in April and extends to early May. Blossoms don’t last long so plan a trip in the coming weeks.

Here are some choice spots! We suggest you visit websites to learn when the respective peak blooms are happening and some of them even have online trackers.

Central Park (Manhattan) Some of the prime viewing areas for seeing cherry blossoms include Cherry Hill on 72nd Street; Shakespeare Garden on 79th Street, the Conservatory Garden at 104th Street and other scenic spots in the park. Your Official Guide to Central Park I… | Central Park Conservancy

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens (Brooklyn) The Japanese Hill and Pond Garden are home to beautful Weeping Higan Cherry Trees. Brooklynites and many more look forward to the abundance of cherry trees that blossom at the garden.Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Brooklyn Botanic Garden

New York Botanical Gardens (Bronx) The gardens have over 200 cherry trees and while you’re there, enjoy the many other displays that include the Azalea Garden, Perennial Garden, Native Plant Garden and more. New York Botanical Garden

Frelinghuysen Arboretum (Morristown, NJ) This beautiful garden has a number of lovely cherry trees dotting their landscape. It also offers finely curated formal gardens and walking trails. Frelinghuysen Arboretum – Morris County Park Commission

Branch Brook Park, NJ (Newark, NJ) The expansive park is home to the “Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival” and the peak bloom is happening now. There are 5,300 cherry trees with 18 different varieties. It’s a photographer’s dream. Branch Brook Park | Parks | Essex County Parks

Photo Credit: Cherry blossoms at Branch Brook Park 2026 by Marina Kennedy

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