University of Washington Cherry Blossoms
Many people go to Japan or Washington, DC for the cherry blossoms, but if you don’t have the time or money to go that far, you can see cherry blossoms at the University of Washington campus. The best time to see the University of Washington cherry blossoms is the end of March or early April. If there is rain or a windstorm in the forecast, make sure you go prior to the storm. After the first big rain storm, most of the cherry blossom petals will fall.
“The Quad”
The best place to see cherry blossoms at the University of Washington is in the area known as “The Quad”. It’s completely surrounded by old cherry blossom trees.
Practice Your Macro Photography
The cherry blossoms and other blooms, the moss, the bark, is great composition for Macro Photography.
The Crowds
The crowds really aren’t too bad. We visited mid-day on a very sunny, warm Saturday at the height of the cherry blossom blooms. There was plenty of room to spread a blanket and have a picnic.
The Smells, the Wonderful Smells
I don’t know what this flower is, but it smells wonderful. If I could bottle this smell I would, because these blooms only smell great for a few days each year.
What Else Can You See at UW?
Check out the fountain, and the other blooms such as the magnolia trees and daffodils at the same time the cherry trees are blooming.
More PHOTOS!
How to Get to the University of Washington Cherry Blossoms
There is parking around the UW campus, but it can be busy on the weekends when the cherry blossoms are blooming. There is free street parking on Sunday, but it might be tough to find a spot. I recommend taking a bus or the light rail to UW – there is the light rail station and bus stops on the south end of campus, near the stadiums, about a 10 minute walk from the quad. Alternatively, many buses to and from the Eastside stop at the Montlake Station along highway WA-520, which is only about a 20 minute walk to the quad.
Want to see more beautiful spring flowers near Seattle? Go see the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, or take a trip up to Butchart Gardens.
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