Best Washington D.C. Christmas Activities, Washington D.C., USA
Washington D.C. is a wonderful place to spend the holiday season. There are beautiful decorations, lights, and displays in addition to all the attractions that are already here. Additionally when you visit during winter, you will enjoy many of the museums and sights with far fewer crowds than in the summer. We loved being in Washington DC at Christmas time. The city is very festive and there are so many special holiday events to keep the whole family entertained. Here are the best Washington DC Christmas activities!
The U.S. Botanic Garden’s festive Christmas display including a model of the Capitol with poinsettias, Christmas floral decorations, and a Christmas tree.
The U.S. Botanic Garden Christmas decorations are a fun place to visit to get that festive feeling! The botanic garden is great all year long, but at Christmas, it really is above and beyond! Come see the displays of all the monuments made out of plant materials. They also set up a room with a miniature train that goes through different landmarks from around the country.
We have been multiple times, and the kids were always enthralled in everything to see there. The botanic garden also has plant passports you can take around while you look for different stations throughout the garden. Stamp your passport at each station and enjoy the scavenger hunt. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The U.S. Botanic Garden’s festive Christmas display including a model of the Capitol with poinsettias, Christmas floral decorations, and a Christmas tree.
The U.S. Botanic Garden Christmas decorations are a fun place to visit to get that festive feeling! The botanic garden is great all year long, but at Christmas, it really is above and beyond! Come see the displays of all the monuments made out of plant materials. They also set up a room with a miniature train that goes through different landmarks from around the country.
We have been multiple times, and the kids were always enthralled in everything to see there. The botanic garden also has plant passports you can take around while you look for different stations throughout the garden. Stamp your passport at each station and enjoy the scavenger hunt. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Best Washington D.C. Christmas Activities
Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/2018/12/13/best-things-to-do-in-washington-dc-at-christmas
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Guide Location: USA » Washington D.C.
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Lindsey Bybee
Read it on Author's Website: https://abroadwife.com/blog/2018/12/13/best-things-to-do-in-washington-dc-at-christmas
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- U.S. Botanic Garden
- White House
- South Lawn
- Washington Monument
- Capitol Building
- National Mall side of the Capitol
- Library of Congress
- Arlington National Cemetery
- National Gallery of Art
- Outdoor Sculpture Garden
- Wharf
- Canal Street Ice Rink
- National Harbor
- MedStar Capitals Iceplex
- National Zoo
- Georgetown
- Dupont Circle Farmer’s Market
- Canopy by Hilton The Wharf
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Courtyard Marriott Rosslyn
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