National Christmas Tree

Category: Tourist attraction in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 15th St NW &, E St NW, Washington, DC 20500, USA

Phone: +12027962500

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Justin Bivens

Sep 14, 2022

They just had a small tree here but this is the view from this location of the white house

Big Sexy

Mar 15, 2022

DO NOT VISIT THIS IN JUNE THE TREE WILL NOT BE THERE AND THE DECORATIONS WILL BE TAKEN DOWN ALREADY!!! I wish I was told this before making the trip across the country… 🙄🙄🙄

Ajit Kumar

Mar 6, 2022

Good

Elizabeth Valdes

Feb 21, 2022

A lot of history and places to visit at Christmas it was beautiful they had the big National Christmas Tree and a smaller Christmas Tree for each state or territory very nice organized.

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Questions & Answers

Does anyone remember when they had reindeer and that big bonfire on the grounds of the Elliose near the tree? Had to have been early 90s...

Lydia Kennedy | Sep 26, 2019
Megan Neforos | Sep 26, 2019

I remember hot cocoa and the bonfire!

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Are the lights affected by Government shutdown?

Muriel McNair | Sep 26, 2019
Gary Lin | Sep 26, 2019

UPDATE - Tree is back on nightly until 1/1. Yes, there are Facebook photos of the area being closed.

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When is the last day we can see the tree this year?

Lyudmyla Demarais | Sep 26, 2018
Lyn Smith | Sep 26, 2018

I believe 12/31/17

Are you allowed to take pictures?

The Lioe Empire | Sep 25, 2020
Max Lee | Sep 25, 2020

Yes you can

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Pretty sure it’s open to the public until midnight?

Elevation Roanoke | Sep 26, 2018
Noel Miranda | Sep 26, 2018

10 am to 10 pm daily

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Is there handicap parking near the National Tree?

Donna Byrne | Sep 26, 2018
Neeraj Kumar (neerajtheblogger) | Sep 26, 2018

Yeah

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How tall national tree is

Muhammad Anwar Qureshi | Sep 26, 2018
Muhammad Anwar Qureshi | Sep 26, 2018

40 foot

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What are the National Christmas tree visiting hours for new years eve? Can I expect it to be open till midnight?

Sejal Vik Patel | Sep 25, 2020
Scott Bauman | Sep 25, 2020

Doesn't close

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What are the hours in Christmas Day?

Missy Goldsborough | Sep 25, 2020
Melissa Lumbra | Sep 25, 2020

Open ⋅ Closes 10PM Christmas Day might affect these hours

What's the best time to see all of the states trees

Claudia Virginia Alarcon Benavides | Sep 25, 2020
Arcie's Abode | Sep 25, 2020

Go when you have the time, I suggest 5pm onwarda

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Is Christmas tree lit during shutdown

Harry Yeich | Sep 26, 2019
Steve Lilly | Sep 26, 2019

No. The Elipse was fenced off Saturday night. Lights turned off. Trump stole Christmas

what time of day do lights go on

Olivia Chauvin | Sep 26, 2019
Ilsy Marilyn | Sep 26, 2019

Once it gets dark.

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what is the closest metro stop

Gayle Negri | Sep 26, 2019
Gary Lin | Sep 26, 2019

Federal Triangle, Metro Center, and McPherson Square are all about equal in distance. McPherson goes past the White House

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until what day the National Christmas will be lighted?

Nelly Gahona-Freese | Sep 26, 2019
SIGGI | Sep 26, 2019

1 st. January we were there!😎

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Does it actually close at 10? Or can you still walk up to see it

Deanna Wilson | Sep 26, 2019
SIGGI | Sep 26, 2019

0430 pm to 10 pm during the week and to 11 pm Saturday and Sunday!

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Can I take a car to get to the Washington DC to see the Christmas tree ?😀🎄

It is so beautiful .Andrew Pernia Pernia | Sep 26, 2019
Gary Lin | Sep 26, 2019

Park on 15th or 17th St near E St NW

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who transported the tree ?

David Morrow | Sep 26, 2019
Shamik Joshi | Sep 26, 2019

It is permanently there

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Who lights the tree up?

George Hindle | Sep 26, 2018
Neeraj Kumar (neerajtheblogger) | Sep 26, 2018

The person who is assigned to

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Will the tree be lit at night this week?

Maureen Newton | Sep 26, 2018
Neeraj Kumar (neerajtheblogger) | Sep 26, 2018

No

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Are dogs allowed?

Roger Christ | Sep 26, 2018
Noel Miranda | Sep 26, 2018

Yes they are. It's an open place

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Taking my grandmother to see the tree tonight, must have handicap parking? Where is the best place and closest to find handicap parking at the national tree?

Brandon Barden | Sep 26, 2018
Muhammad Anwar Qureshi | Sep 26, 2018

Handicap parking not available near the tree

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Why are the tree lights off during the day time?

Rachel Gallagher | Sep 26, 2018
Neeraj Kumar (neerajtheblogger) | Sep 26, 2018

To save energy

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Is there a Santa’s Workshop at the display?

Hollye Reese | Sep 26, 2018
Noel Miranda | Sep 26, 2018

No. Just the national tree

Where did the tree come from this year?

Cindy Sausman | Sep 26, 2018
Edith Morris | Sep 26, 2018

This year’s tree, a 79-foot Engelmann spruce cut from the Kootenai National Forest in Montana, will be adorned with thousands of ornaments handmade by the children on Montana.

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Is there parking near the trees? Or a metro stop?

Embella Pedersen | Sep 26, 2018
Neeraj Kumar (neerajtheblogger) | Sep 26, 2018

Park at your own risk

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What day do they turn the tree on for Christmas?

djgoodloot2 Blackwell | Sep 26, 2017
Vanesa Santiago | Sep 26, 2018

November 30th

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