If you're new to Long Island, it might surprise you to know it's one of the best places in the United States to see cherry blossoms. These iconic blossoms are at their best only a few days a year. Luckily, you don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C.: Our REALTORS® will be glad to help you find them right here!

No matter if you choose Nassau County homes for sale or Suffolk County homes for sale, you will never be far from a beautiful array of cherry blossoms. It's wise to plan now, because peak bloom season lasts only a short time between April and May. It's impossible to know the exact day it will start each year.

Let's take a look at some of your options for Long Island cherry blossoms in 2026.

The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Long Island in 2026

Old Westbury Gardens – Old Westbury, NY

71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568

Old Westbury Gardens is a historic mansion that stretches across 200 gorgeous acres replete with breathtaking natural features, including formal gardens, wooded areas, lakes, and ponds. While there are many rare flowers, trees, and bushes, the cherry blossoms that bloom in mid-April are among the star attractions.

Mill Neck Manor – Mill Neck, NY

40 Frost Mill Rd, Mill Neck, NY 11765

Mill Neck Manor is a historic site that has hosted a wide variety of organizations, including an award-winning school for the deaf. It is worth touring the entire grounds. Don't stop with the cherry trees – when you visit the manor's interior, you get to enjoy exquisite stained glass artwork depicting Shakespearean plays.

Planting Fields Arboretum – Oyster Bay, NY

1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Planting Fields Arboretum sits on more than 400 acres of prime Long Island land. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, whose most famous work is Central Park, it holds nearly two dozen distinct gardens to explore. You can play "Bloom Bingo" while visiting by downloading the Arboretum's app.

Sakura Matsuri – Stony Brook, NY

100 Circle Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794

Sakura Matsuri is an iconic cultural festival celebrating the traditional Japanese cherry blossom customs. Sakura means "cherry blossom" in Japanese, and the cherry blossom season is a national celebration there.

As a guest this Saturday, April 26, you'll see and hear:

• Some of the biggest and best cherry trees on Long Island

• Traditional Japanese taiko drumming using the wadaiko

• Koto plays and Japanese folk dances

• A bonsai workshop

• Origami paper folding and ikebana flower arrangement

• Calligraphy

Argyle Park – Babylon, NY

West Main Street, Babylon, NY, 11702

Argyle Park is a municipal park gifted in 1922. Since then, it has become known throughout Long Island as one of the best places to view cherry blossoms. It also includes a pond and the village pool, which was once reputed to be the largest on the East Coast.

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve – Lloyd Harbor, NY

25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Lloyd Harbor, NY, 11743

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is the place to get a magnificent view of cherry blossoms right on the Long Island Sound. Picturesque hiking trails wind through this floral oasis on the North Shore.

Long Island Is Waiting to Welcome You Any Time of Year

Every year, visitors fall in love with the natural beauty of Long Island. Now, you have the opportunity to make your next home here. This spring or any time, contact us to find out more or get started with local real estate.