{"id":11052,"date":"2021-04-01T12:15:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=11052"},"modified":"2023-02-09T08:24:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T15:24:12","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the Best Time to Visit Washington, DC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen is the best time to visit Washington, DC?\u201d might be the most oft-asked question I hear.\u00a0 \u201cAny time\u201d is the best and easiest answer, and the truest. Winter, spring, summer, or fall \u2014 DC has got it all!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11074\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11074 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-2048x1490.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/364;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11074 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"364\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-1536x1118.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFallJeffersonMemorial-2048x1490.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jefferson Memorial is reflected in the Tidal Basin and framed with branches of cherry and plum blossoms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To simplify, let\u2019s look at visiting Washington, DC and the DMV from a prettiest-time-of-year perspective. Each season has its own beauty and charm; however, spring may be the most popular and showiest time of the year. So, let\u2019s begin there shall we.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11132\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11132 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"405\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #SpringTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-1024x830.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-768x622.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-1536x1245.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-2048x1660.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/405;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11132 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"405\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #SpringTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-1024x830.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-768x622.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-1536x1245.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonOldTownAlexandria-2048x1660.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Location: Intersection S. Union Street and Pioneer Mill Way, Old Town Alexandria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b740041894\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b740041894\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/#Washington_DC_and_the_DMV_%E2%80%94_The_Pink_Spring\" title=\"Washington, DC and the DMV \u2014 The Pink Spring \">Washington, DC and the DMV \u2014 The Pink Spring <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/#Is_Summer_a_Good_Time_to_Visit_Washington_DC_and_the_DMV\" title=\"Is Summer a Good Time to Visit Washington, DC and the DMV?\">Is Summer a Good Time to Visit Washington, DC and the DMV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/#Autumn_is_the_Time_to_Fall_in_Love_with_Washington_DC\" title=\"Autumn is the Time to Fall in Love with Washington, DC\u00a0\">Autumn is the Time to Fall in Love with Washington, DC\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/#Winter_Seasons_Greetings_from_Washington_DC_and_the_DMV\" title=\"Winter: Season\u2019s Greetings from Washington, DC and the DMV\">Winter: Season\u2019s Greetings from Washington, DC and the DMV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/04\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-washington-dc\/#Washington_DC_and_the_DMV_%E2%80%94_All_Year_Round_Destinations\" title=\"Washington DC and the DMV \u2014 All Year \u2019Round Destinations\">Washington DC and the DMV \u2014 All Year \u2019Round Destinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington_DC_and_the_DMV_%E2%80%94_The_Pink_Spring\"><\/span><strong>Washington, DC and the DMV \u2014 The Pink Spring <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spring bloom in Washington, DC is the stuff of <em>National Geographic<\/em> magazine covers and movie making location shots. The pink canopy of Cherry Blossoms is the focus, and the Cherry Blossom Festival is the unofficial marker of the start of tourism season in the area. In 2019 a year before the pandemic kept most of us at home, DC had a record 24.6 million visitors, according to the city&#8217;s tourism arm, Destination DC. That\u2019s the most lucrative tourism year on record.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11069\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11069\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11069 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-1536x886.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-2048x1182.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/288;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11069 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-1536x886.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDCSpring-2048x1182.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11069\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@AnnTran takes in the riot of blooming colors that is waking up the Washington, DC area from its winter nap. There are tulip beds, rolling lawns, and rows of cherry blossoms, among other bright buds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11135\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11135 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"485\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-1024x994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-1536x1491.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/485;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11135 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"485\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-1024x994.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonWisteriaGeorgetown-1536x1491.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Location: 32nd Street in Georgetown, D.C.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are in my hometown this Spring 2021, please read <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2021\/03\/cherry-blossoms-where-and-when-to-view-peak-bloom-in-2021\/\"><strong>Cherry Blossoms: Where and When to View Peak Bloom in 2021<\/strong><\/a> for the best choices for your visit.\u00a0 Trust me, I am a local and give you the best options for incredible photo ops and how to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10997\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10997 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"500\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin.png 320w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin-150x300.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 250px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 250\/500;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-10997 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"500\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin.png 320w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CherryBlossomsWhereandWhentoViewPeakBloomin2021Pin-150x300.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author tastes wine under a single cherry tree filled with blossoms at Breaux Vineyards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By the way, DC and the DMV are not all Cherry Blossoms! Do you also love crabapple blossoms and peonies? What about magnolias, tulips, and wisteria? Sunflowers? Water lilies? Then allow me to direct you to <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/04\/in-the-pink-best-spots-for-cherry-blossoms-magnolias-azaleas-more-in-d-c\/\"><strong>In the Pink: Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms, Magnolias, Azaleas + More in DC<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11061\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11061\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11061 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11061 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11061\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A grove of Cherry Blossoms on one side of a fence with @anntranfashion in a white dress on the other side admiring the peak bloom. The flurry of falling Cherry Blossoms resembles a light snowfall in Meadowlark Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11136\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11136 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"459\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-scaled.jpg 785w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-1339x2048.jpg 1339w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/459;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11136 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"459\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. WIll it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-scaled.jpg 785w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonTudorPlace-1339x2048.jpg 1339w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Location: Across from the Tudor Place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Summer_a_Good_Time_to_Visit_Washington_DC_and_the_DMV\"><\/span><strong>Is Summer a Good Time to Visit Washington, DC and the DMV?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though summer brings plenty of visitors and vacationing families, the pace is slower. The heat and humidity definitely play an influence. Expect predictable long lines and crowds at the most famous spots.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11056\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11056 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-1536x1047.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/341;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11056 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"341\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVistiWashingtonDC-1536x1047.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wearing a black sleeveless dress and pink high heels, @AnnTran keeps her cool on a hot summer day in Washington, DC\u2019s Georgetown thanks to the area\u2019s many fountains and dancing waterworks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The area\u2019s public gardens are at their best in summer. Add them to your itinerary. I, like many others, really got into gardening this past year. Did you? Either way, you love visiting these grounds and estates. Research here: <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/\"><strong>10 Best Washington, DC Gardens \u2013 and When to Visit Them<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autumn_is_the_Time_to_Fall_in_Love_with_Washington_DC\"><\/span><strong>Autumn is the Time to Fall in Love with Washington, DC\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If season\u2019s had personalities, spring in DC would be a diva. Hey, it\u2019s hard to argue with that pink crown of glory. But autumn is quite amazing. Not only in DC and the DMV but in Northern Virginia, too. I suggest skipping the hordes of Leaf Peepers in New England and checking this out: <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/09\/washington-d-c-ten-best-fall-foliage-photography-spots\/\">Washington, DC \u2014 Ten Best Fall Foliage Photography Spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11064\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11064 size-full colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"474\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-1536x606.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-2048x809.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/474;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11064 size-full colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"474\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-1536x606.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCFall-2048x809.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@AnnTran is enveloped in golds and reds as she explores the fall foliage in a variety of Washington, DC and DMV locations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A vineyard is a perfect place to savor the colors of the season. Maybe you prefer something more active? Like hiking. Shenandoah National Park has so many trail options and don\u2019t forget Harpers Ferry. Strolling a pumpkin patch is a seasonal favorite.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11071 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-768x384.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/250;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11071 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" data-pin-title=\"Whether you're a local or taking a road trip across the USA in 2021, you will want to visit Washington D.C. during the best season. Will it be during the Spring blooms or the Summer sunshine? Or will you wait until Autumn or Winter to visit? While it is an ideal destination year-round, discover which season fits your travel personality. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #BestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #WashingtonDC #USAtravel #AutumnTravel #SpringTravel #SummerTravel #WinterTravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/When-is-the-best-time-to-visit-WashingtonDCpumpkins-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s some insider info on the best patches: <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/10\/fall-vibes-at-these-5-pumpkin-patches-in-the-d-c-area\/\">Fall Vibes at These 5 Pumpkin Patches in the DC Area<\/a>. Fall 2020, the deer around my home feasted on the pumpkins I brought home. I promised to pick up more, so I\u2019ll be headed back for more gourds. Plus, I love getting design and d\u00e9cor inspiration from shops and farms.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Seasons_Greetings_from_Washington_DC_and_the_DMV\"><\/span><strong>Winter: Season\u2019s Greetings from Washington, DC and the DMV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m proud of and in love with the way my hometown celebrates the holidays. Lit up, colorful, festive, full of good cheer, and all with a kind of calm in the atmosphere. Old Lucketts Store is my go-to for getting in the spirit. (It\u2019s great for all kinds of holidays \u2014 Easter, Valentine\u2019s Day, and so on.)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the type to send family photos with your holiday mailings, I suggest checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/11\/tis-the-season-10-reasons-to-visit-washington-dc-dmv-for-a-perfect-instagramable-moment\/\"><strong>\u2019Tis the Season: 10 Reasons to Visit Washington, DC (DMV) for a Perfect Instagramable Moment<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/12\/best-spots-in-d-c-for-holiday-postcard-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everyone will look great in the pictures<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 I guarantee it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11067\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11067\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11067 colorbox-11052 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel \" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-scaled.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/450;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11067 colorbox-11052\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" data-pin-title=\"First-time Visitor Guide | Don't be put off by large crowds, unfriendly weather or seasonal allergies while visiting Washington, D.C. Check out these local tips to help you decide which season of travel is best for YOU! See Ann Tran's 2021 Travel Guide. It's full of useful tips on how to enjoy your first trip to Washington DC. #AnnTran #WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDC #VisitWashingtonDC #Summer2021 #Winter2021 #Autumn2021 #Springtime2021 #SeasonalTravel #USATravel \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-scaled.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WhenistheBestTimetoVisitWashingtonDCLucketts-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11067\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful centerpiece by @GardenGatherings Nature and green-scaping materials are always welcomed gifts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Peruse <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/12\/best-insider-tips-on-washington-d-c-s-hotels-restaurants-and-attractions\/\"><strong>Best Insider Tips on Washington DC\u2019s Hotels, Restaurants, and Attractions<\/strong><\/a> for more ideas on spending time in DC\u2019s winter wonderland.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington_DC_and_the_DMV_%E2%80%94_All_Year_Round_Destinations\"><\/span><strong>Washington DC and the DMV \u2014 All Year \u2019Round Destinations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Washington, DC and the DMV area are captivating any time of the year. When you have the chance to visit, jump at it. Another question people often ask is \u201cWhat should we see or visit while we are in Washington, DC?\u201d Here are few suggestions\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How about some colorful wall murals? This article, <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/11\/10-fun-colorful-wall-murals-in-one-location-mosaic-district-virginia\/\"><strong>10 Fun Colorful Wall Murals in One Location \u2014 Mosaic District (Virginia)<\/strong><\/a>, will surprise you.<\/li>\n<li>Most important monuments? <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/09\/the-ten-best-things-to-do-in-washington-d-c-visit-these-monuments\/\"><strong>The Ten Best Things to Do in Washington, D.C. \u2014 Visit These Monuments<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Do you really want to get the flavor of the region? Then, you\u2019ll need more than a weekend. More like a month. If you find you have some extra time, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2020\/02\/omni-homestead-resort-the-natural-place-for-hot-springs-and-american-history\/\"><strong>Omni Homestead Resort: the natural place for hot springs and American history<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>My final piece of advice? As you know, Washington, DC and the surrounding DMV area are steeped in history and serve as the center of government, which translates into school field trips. Lots of them. Especially on school breaks. Be sure to consult a calendar before planning your visit.<\/p>\n<p>While I was putting together this quick-link-share-type of article, I realized I need to create an article of Top 10 Restaurants, because you know we all want to dine at the best places wherever we go. Let me work on that next. I\u2019ll report back as soon as I finish.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen is the best time to visit Washington, DC?\u201d might be the most oft-asked question I hear.\u00a0 \u201cAny time\u201d is the best and easiest answer, and the truest. 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