Holidays in Crystal City and Washington DC come to life with a wide array of events and festivities. Enjoy the light shows, skate at the Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, and view the National Christmas Tree Lighting at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.

Sparkle with joy during the Holidays in Crystal City and enjoy the several lighting displays. To find these lighting displays, go to local parks in Maryland’s suburbs such as the Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, or the Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. Even try to catch the winter lights at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, or at Gaithersburg City Hall.

The Colorado blue spruce will be on display at the National Christmas Tree Lighting and Pageant of Peace at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Sit on the grassy area near the White House at see the 40-foot tree light up the sky. It is a traditional holidays in Crystal City event not to be missed.

Additionally, catch a performance of the traditional Nutcracker Ballet at the Kennedy Center, Warner Theater, or the Momentum Dance Theatre. To complete your trip, visit the Office of Exhibitions and Cultural Programs on 500 Fifth Street NW, for classical concerts, art exhibits, and events.

For a cozy hotel stay at during the Holidays in Crystal City, let the Doubletree Crystal City be your home for the holidays. The Doubletree Crystal City is just one mile away from the Ronald Reagan National Airport, and is minutes from Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia.