Hains Point

Washington DC, DC

A narrow peninsula at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers with long riverside vistas, Japanese cherry trees, and a sense of remoteness despite being central DC.

Photography Guide

Best Time: golden hour
Crowds: Quiet
Shot Types: landscapewideriver
Best Seasons: springfall

Practical Tips

The very tip of the point gives views in three directions across the water. At low tide the mud flats attract herons. Cherry trees here bloom alongside the Tidal Basin.

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Nearby Places

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Washington DC, DC

Jefferson Memorial

A neoclassical masterpiece on the Tidal Basin shore, the Jefferson Memorial is framed by cherry blossoms each spring and reflects beautifully in the water at blue hour.

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Washington DC, DC

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms

The most celebrated spring spectacle in the mid-Atlantic - over 3,700 Japanese cherry trees ring the Tidal Basin in pale pink each late March through April.

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Waterfronts

Washington DC, DC

The Wharf

A mile-long waterfront development on the Anacostia with marina views, sunset terraces, and glittering reflections of the city lights on the water at night.

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