Christmas in Washington, DC is truly spectacular. From tree lighting ceremonies and displays to holiday music festivities and outdoor ice skating, the District is a great place to spend your Christmas holiday. To follow are the top ten things to do and see in DC while passing your winter vacation.
- See the National Christmas Tree.
- Check-out the Christmas Lights At the National Zoo's ZooLights.
- Attend a free holiday concert at the historic Willard Hotel.
- Take the Kids to See the Train Displays at the US Botanical Gardens.
- Take in a Holiday Performance of The Nutcracker, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre or one of the many holday performances.
- Listen to the sounds of Handel’s Messiah at the National Cathedral.
- Attend the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the US Capitol.
- Go Ice Skating at an Outdoor Rink.
- Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
- Hot Chocolate at Artfully Chocolate.