St. Louis, Missouri
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St. Louis' most famous icon, the Gateway Arch, is flanked by stunning cherry blossoms between March and early April. Explore the 14-acre Japanese Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden where several different species (such as Higan, Yoshino, and Centennial) have been planted.
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