U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
✓ Verified 2025-2026
Where: West Lawn, U.S. Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia
When: Throughout the holiday season
Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM
Cost: free
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Each year since 1964 a spruce or fir has traveled thousands of miles from a different U.S. state or territory to the Capitol's West Lawn, where it is decorated with thousands of ornaments made in its home state. Social media trackers follow the tree's cross-country journey.