National Christmas Tree

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1201 Eye St NW Ste 5508
Washington, DC 20005

The National Christmas Tree, located on the Ellipse at President's Park in Washington, DC, is a cherished holiday tradition that has been celebrated for over 100 years. Each year, this iconic tree is adorned with thousands of lights and unique ornaments representing every U.S. state and territory, capturing the spirit of the season.

The annual lighting ceremony marks the official start of the holiday season, with the tree remaining open to the public through January 1. Visitors can enjoy the beautifully illuminated grounds, which serve as a reminder of the joy and unity that the holidays bring to the nation.

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Christopher L.
1/2/2023

Every year they release lottery tickets to attend the national Christmas tree lighting that is attended by members of the administration! The tree is surrounded by 58 tiny trees that represent...

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John C.
12/22/2022

A fun place to walk around if you are here for Christmas . Like the rotunda with each state sending a statue this is trees representing each state and territory. You can also buy your "official"...

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Austin G.
12/19/2021

If you're in D.C., visiting the National Christmas Tree, a tradition that began in 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge, is a bucket list item...once. Here's my experience: 1) Experience: Each year,...

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Becca M.
3/12/2024

Definitely would recommend coming here at night, it's so worth it to see the tree lit up. Walking around to all the different trees is really fun. Plus it's really fun to walk around the monuments...

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Pam D.
12/11/2022

This year marks our country's 100th National Christmas Tree in D.C. The National Tree is surrounded by smaller trees representing the U.S. states and territories to what's referred to as the...

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