Cherry Blossom Walking Tour: The Blossom Secrets Stroll
Washington, D.C. Metro Area, Meet outside the Smithsonian Metro Station (1200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20024)
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- $10.00 - $15.00
- Our Price:
- $5.00 - $7.50*
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The last date listed for The Blossom Secrets Stroll was Saturday April 13, 2013 / 2:00pm.
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Breakfast With Award-Winning Disney Songwriter Richard M. Sherman
- Full Price:
- $25.00
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- $15.00
From chart-topping radio hits ("You're Sixteen") to award-winning Disney movie songs ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious") and beloved theme park classics ("It's a Small World"), Richard M. Sherman is one of the most prolific and acclaimed family-friendly song composers of all time. The Sherman Brothers songwriting duo, comprised of Richard M. Sherman and his late brother, Richard B. Sherman, was a veritable two-man Disney hit factory, crafting memorable melodies for numerous films including Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Winnie the Pooh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many more. Over the course of their nearly half-century songwriting career, the brothers were honored with two Academy Awards (for the music of Mary Poppins), three Grammy Awards and 24 gold and platinum albums. This conversation at Goodman Theatre, moderated by Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones, takes a look back at Sherman's astonishing career and achievements. Along with the illuminating discussion, you'll also be treated to a light breakfast buffet reception plus an exclusive sampling of some of Sherman's unforgettable songs. Learn More
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Make sure to check the weather forecast and if a hint of rain make sure you bring the umbrella!info • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
Metro is the only way to go as parking in downtown DC is almost nonexistantinfo • Feb 23 2013 star this tip starred
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Reviews & Ratings
Featured review from Linda F.
view more less of this reviewReally, really great. Loved all the history and was shown gardens I had not known existed--a real treat for me. I will definately take more tours. I live in the area, but there's a lot I don't know about! The trees were beautiful even though the wind had removed some blossoms and they seemed even more beautiful when you learned how hard someone worked to get them there!
star this review starred report as inappropriateIt was a great way to learn about the history of the Cherry Blossoms and to learn about some of the hidden treasures of the city. Our guide, Carolyn, was very knowledgable.
star this review starred report as inappropriateThe cherry blossoms weren't out but that is hardly within the control of the company offering this tour. Despite that, the tour was very informative and fun. The group was the right size. The guide was very knowledgeable and gracious. And the Kite Festival on the Mall almost made up for the lack of cherry blossoms. I did not know the tour was for two-hours, most of that spent standing or walking. I think that fact should be a little more prominent. That, though, is a quibble. I recommend this tour.
star this review starred report as inappropriateI found the guide excellent and the information very interesting, even for someone
who has lived in DC for a long time. The tour was extremely well organized in the way
it told a story also, from the beginning to the end of the tour. Extremely satisfying
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Description
Hear the stories and secrets behind the delicate blossoms during a walking tour featuring not only cherry trees, but also noteworthy arboreal cousins. Learn about the woman whose cherry tree vision lives on today, a Japanese lantern older than the United States itself, and where you can discover even more pink and white blooms.
Please note that this walking tour does not include a walk around the entire Tidal Basin area. (It is usually too crowded to bring a walking tour group around the Tidal Basin.) The walk concludes at the Tidal Basin, site of most of the famous Japanese cherry trees. Walk participants are welcome to walk the area on their own. The tour lasts for approximately 2 hours and will take place rain or shine.
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