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Enjoy an abundance of enchanting free activities in America’s capital city, including charming Christmas markets, with local artisans selling crafts, fine art and other unique gift ideas. Warm up by the fires at The Wharf and toast some marshmallows before heading to the National Zoo during ZooLights with animated light installations, hot chocolate, eggnog and live music. For more spectacular light displays, head to the most historic neighbourhood in Washington, DC for Georgetown GLOW, the only curated public light art display in the region. Lace up your skates and glide around one of the many ice-skating rinks in the city. One of the most popular is in Georgetown when the fountain turns into prime ice skating real estate. After dark is when it’s most magical with dozens of twinkling white snowflakes lighting up the rink.
Head to the heart of Downtown for its shopping sensation, CityCenterDC, bustling with 10-acres of shops, cafes, restaurants and Palmer Alley’s signature light displays, 75-foot Christmas tree and reindeer sculptures. Admire the magnificent White House Christmas tree and snap some pictures in front of this iconic landmark at the most wonderful time of the year before watching one of the Christmas shows at Washington, DC’s theatres. With everything from the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’, at Ford’s Theatre, one of the oldest theatres in the world to ‘The Nutcracker’ by The Washington Ballet, there’s a breath-taking show for everyone to enjoy. The Washington Chorus also perform candlelit Christmas classics with sing-alongs and live musical performances.
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol National Mall
Positioned at 550 C Street SW, the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol offers comfortable accommodations just minutes from the National Mall. The hotel features modern guest rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site dining, a fitness center, and a seasonal rooftop pool — ideal for both business and leisure stays.
This hotel is ideally situated for exploring Washington’s most iconic sights. Within walking distance are the Smithsonian museums, U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, and the Museum of the Bible. The nearby L’Enfant Plaza Metro station offers easy connections throughout the city, and Reagan National Airport is a short drive away. Whether you’re touring historic landmarks or attending meetings on the Hill, this location keeps you close to it all.
Washington, DC is a convenient walkable city, but the Metrorail and Metrobus are also fabulous ways to get around, operating from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. Taxis and Uber are plentiful and economic in DC or alternatively hop on a bike and explore all that DC has to offer.
Call our Travelplanners today on 020 3542 8888 to book your Christmas at Washington DC trip for 2025 or 2026.
