National Christmas Tree
4.1 (1,030)attraction
4.1 (1,030)A live evergreen lit each December on the Ellipse, ringed by trees representing every U.S. state and territory.
Description
Set within President's Park south of the White House, the decorated conifer hosts the annual National Tree Lighting ceremony, marked by musical performances and federal officials. Encircling the grounds is the Pathway of Peace, a walkway of smaller decorated trees dedicated to individual U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia.