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Christmas in the DC Metro Area
Christmas Tree in front of the US Capitol
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Christmas time is a wonderful time in the Washington
DC Metropolitan area. The festive decorations are everywhere -
holiday lighting adorning the streets and towering brightly lit
Christmas trees. Take time away from the hustle and bustle of
holiday shoppers frequenting the mega-malls and sidewalk stores to
enjoy and be awe-struck by the beauty of Christmas in DC.
Capitol Christmas Tree
Two of the biggest (in size and popularity)
Christmas trees are located in front of the
US Capitol and the White House. In front of the US Capitol
is a beautifully lit Christmas tree, positioned on the lawn where
the public can congregate and enjoy its beauty. This tree is
decorated with ornaments made by kids living in the home state where
this live tree was donated from (in 2007, the tree came from the
state of Vermont).
White House Christmas Tree
Across the
street from the White House, on the Ellipse, is another
spectacularly lit and decorated Christmas Tree. Positioned
around this tree are many smaller, lit and decorated trees each
symbolizing a state or US territory. Additionally, there is
are several model trains running around the base of the large tree,
a Nativity scene, a fire pit where the Yule-Tide Log is burning, and a small amphitheater stage for Christmas
performances. Loudspeakers play Christmas music as visitors
enjoy the festive scene.
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Capitol tree with a view of Washington
Monument in background |
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Decorated Christmas tree at the
US Capitol |
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Christmas tree at US Capitol, before sunset |
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Holiday Train display at US Botanical Garden |
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Christmas tree at the White House |
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Capitol Christmas tree, Statue of Cadet
Battery |
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Christmas tree at the
Court House in Old Town
Alexandria |
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Christmas lights on King Street,
Old Town
Alexandria, VA |
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Christmas trees lit up in front of US
Botanical Gardens, Capitol in background |
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Christmas Wreaths line the streets in
Georgetown, DC |
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White House Christmas Tree at the Ellipse |
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Ice Skating Rink across from National
Gallery of Art |
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Holiday Train in front of US Botanical
Garden |
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Train suspension bridge with US Capitol in
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US Botanical Garden Holiday Trains
In front of the US Botanical Garden (view
map) are
an arrangement of smaller Christmas trees lit in beautiful blue lights - but the main
attraction is at the Conservatory Entrance, where there is a spectacular model train display. This is a professional display of many trains in
a landscaped setting including large suspension bridges, waterfalls,
tunnels, and miniature buildings - all created from living plants
and waste wood. The garden railway features three islands and
more than 800 feet of track. The entire display and trains is
beautifully lit at night. Additional trains are on another
track inside the Botanical Garden. This is a big hit for the
kids! The 2007 "Starlight Express" is on display from 22
November 2007 - January 6, 2008.
Other Area Attractions
Another popular attraction is the outdoor ice
skating rink located at the Sculpture Garden across from the
National Gallery of Art at 7th Street and Constitution Ave (view
map).
Kids will enjoy seeing Santa in the area shopping
malls - the Christmas tree and Santa experience in the Pentagon City
Fashion Centre mall is one of the best.
Old Town Alexandria Virginia shows great Christmas
spirit with the streets beautifully decorated and lit at night -
especially the main thoroughfare, King Street. The Courthouse
square is home to the towns large Christmas tree and there is even a
boat parade, with boats adorned with Christmas decorations, at the waterfront.
White House Christmas Tree, Washington Monument in the
background
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