PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
Winter in Washington DC is a snowy playground of politicians, partisans, and spies. It’s as full of history and intrigue as it is culture and inspiration – and holiday cheer, of course.
Washington DC is a great place to visit around Christmas. The city goes all out for the holidays, from the White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony to the annual Holiday Market!
Washington DC is so much more than its monuments, and taking a stroll through the neighborhoods will give you a taste of the many cultures that make up the city.
This is the perfect place to stroll down cobblestone streets lined with 18th and 19th century mansions, stroll along a charming historic canal, and marvel at the beauty of Martha Washington’s historic home.
Here you can see the U.S. Capitol Building (where Congress meets), the Supreme Court Building, as well as many Hill staffers and MoC’s (Members of Congress).
U Street was the epicenter of DC during the Jazz Age and was known as Black Broadway. Today, its vibrant streets are adorned with murals depicting Black icons.
Wintertime is a perfect time to take an evening walking tour. The best part of taking a night tour of DC is that you not only get to see all the monuments lit up, but all the twinkling Christmas lights as well!