Why You Should Spend Christmas in Washington DC

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

Twinkling Christmas trees on the White House lawn. Ice skating over a glittering wharf. Sipping a martini in an igloo at the Watergate Hotel.

Are you looking for a festive, exciting place to spend the holiday season? Then Washington DC is the perfect destination!

Christmas

Washington DC is a great place to visit in the winter time: imagine walking around the Washington Monument and seeing the Capitol Christmas tree and the White House Christmas tree twinkling in the distance.

History Tours

Wintertime is a perfect time to take a tour, fewer guests on tour means more personal attention, more stories and more answers to your questions.

Local Neighborhoods

The neighborhoods especially sparkle in the wintertime, when the streets are lined with lights and decorations!

Ice Skating

There are so many great places to lace up and go for a twirl in DC, many of them surrounded by fantastic views of our amazing monuments.

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