The 10 best cities in the US to see cherry blossoms

And is airplane mode really necessary? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [matador]( [cherry blossoms]( The 10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States Hi there, Travel is just as much about when you go as it is about where you go. There are few better examples than travel centered around cherry blossom season. Japan, of course, is most famous for its celebration of the ephemeral phenomenon. The cherry blossom, called sakura, has long held a special place in Japanese culture, and there’s even a word for viewing the flowers: hanami. But you don’t have to go to Japan to experience the beauty. There are cities across the United States that have hundreds, thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of cherry trees that inspire travelers to visit for the brief bloom. It happens earliest in the South, where warmer winters encourage earlier blooms (including in the “[Cherry Blossom Capital of the World]( where there are more cherry trees than people). The season stretches into May in the north (like in the “Cherry Capital of the World,” where roads are lined with orchards). Often, festivals celebrating Japanese culture coincide with the peak of the flowering season. Experiencing the cherry blossoms is all about timing. Too early and the trees are barren. Too late and you’ll see more petals on the ground than on the trees. Even if you’re just in time, a windy spring storm may blow off all, or at least most, of the flowers. But if you make it just in time, there’s nothing quite like being surrounded by tree limbs loaded with cherry blossoms. From coast to coast, these are [the best places in the US]( to go on a hanami trip of your own. Nickolaus Hines Managing editor [SEE THE BEST BLOOMS]( The Modern Adventurer Your to-do list for all things travel this week. ✔ Wake up and complain about daylight savings. Here are [all the countries that observe daylight savings time]( ✔ Read from the Morning Brew how [Delta has raised their baggage fees while also cracking down on the number of carry-on items]( ✔ Give yourself some serotonin and [save $300 on these dreamy Spain getaways with Indus]( ✔ Plan next week's [St. Paddy's Day meal with these Irish dishes]( ✔ Check out the [top places for solo female travelers in 2024]( ✔ Add this epic [spot to your travel plans in Iceland]( [Ask an Editor](mailto:Nick.h@matadornetwork.com?subject=Ask%20an%20Editor) Matador's Weekly Roundup Our most popular stories this week. [Woman on airplane on phone]( Is Switching Your Phone to Airplane Mode During a Flight Necessary? Well, it’s complicated. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE]( [Gourmet Food]( The 10 Top Rated Restaurants in Palm Springs According to Yelp and Google Maps customer reviews. [READ MORE]( [Cruise ship and iceberg]( This 87-Day Arctic to Antarctica Luxury Cruise Stops in 12 Countries Travel from the Arctic to Antarctica. [READ MORE]( [business class blue carpet]( Is There a Separate Airport Security for Wealthy and High-Status Passengers? Do the wealthy fully skip security lines? Experts weigh in. [READ MORE]( This Week's Viral Videos Our most watched videos this week. [snow monkeys]( The Magic of Madeira, Portugal [WATCH NOW]( [fancy matcha]( Chocolate Rocks in Pakistan [WATCH NOW]( Your Weekly Gear Guide Discover our favorite travel essentials. [duffel tote bag]( [hiking boots]( [Open email in your web browser]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR — FOLLOW US HERE [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [Linkedin]( [X.com]( [Threads]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. [Unsubscribe from our newsletter]( - we'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2024 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States