Cherry blossom trees have become part of Washington DC culture each spring, bringing in over 1 million visitors to the nation’s capital. (AP Video by Mike Pesoli)

The Cherry Blossom Water Taxi is a different way to see the blossoms while traveling between D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. You can also check out shared cruises like Whitlow's on Water and Potomac Tiki Club and the Party Boat DC, which has a BYOB option, for views of the cherry trees along the Potomac River.

Mild weather is starting to speed up the development of D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin. On Sunday, the National Park Service said that the blossom buds reached their second stage: florets visible.