Alina Polishuk

This article was originally published in 2019 and most recently updated on June 24, 2026, with current information. Billie Cohen, Bailey Berg, Jessie Beck, Tim Chester, and Lucy Kehoe contributed to the reporting of this story. Next time you’re craving a sweet scoop (or two), do yourself a favor: Skip the grocery store ice cream.

Japan isn’t the only place to see cherry blossoms each spring. From the iconic blooms of Washington, D.C. to lesser-known groves like those in Traverse City, Michigan, there are plenty of places in the USA to see those pale pink blooms. It’s difficult to predict exactly when peak blooms will occur, but most areas will see them starting in mid-late March or early April this year.

A beautiful view takes a good meal to the next level. Think of tucking into a sandwich on a hike, or devouring ice cream at the beach, the water rushing to meet the sand. The experience of eating even something simple is elevated by your surroundings. There are many restaurants in the United States and around the world where the views are fantastic but the food bordering on mediocre.