Getting There
SPECIAL UPDATE for weekend of March 17-18.
Ohio Drive will be one way going northbound between Inlet Bridge and Ericsson Statue beginning March 17th.
The Cherry Blossom Shuttle will begin its services on March 18th.
Both activities will remain active through the rest of the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Plane
Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport all have limousine, taxi cab, or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
Car
Interstate 395 provides access to the National Mall and Memorial Parks from the South. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, U.S. Routes 50 and 29 provide access from the West. U.S. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East.
Bicycle
Several major bicycle trails make their ways to and through Washington, D.C. The Nation's Capital area is extremely bicycle friendly and readily accessible to riders of nearly every skill level. For detailed information about bicycle riding in the area, consult the Bicycling Information link. For information about bicycle riding and parking during the Cherry Blossom Festival, consult our park partner page.
Public Transportation
During the Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, D.C. sees a large increase in traffic throughout the city. Public Transportation is the best and most efficient way to see the sites.There are several Metro train and bus routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. In addition to Washington, D.C. public transportation, adjacent state and commonwealth transportation authorities offer train service from area cites to the Nation's Capital. A good starting point is to check out Washington Metro Area Transit Authority website.
Parking
There is limited visitor parking is available along Ohio Drive, SW between the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is available primarily along Ohio Drive, SW near the Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson Memorials and along Ohio Drive, SW in East Potomac Park. See the Maps section for a detailed understanding of these areas.
There is limited handicapped parking at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt and World War II Memorials and near the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean War Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans Memorials.
