Set on scoring a present they’ll forever remember? At CityCenterDC, there’s a standout gift for everyone—and we mean everyone—on your list
It’s that time of year when we ask ourselves, what makes a great gift? Is it a chic object to elevate the entertaining experience? A winter-inspired accessory tied to a special memory you share? Or something a little unconventional that speaks to their unique interests? Perhaps it’s an opportunity to completely unwind, an excuse to put one’s everyday responsibilities on pause. (A weekend away, tucked under the Conrad’s 400-thread-count sheets, should do the trick.)
Here at CityCenterDC, the gift options—elegant, considered and always sensational—are limitless. From firework-inspired earrings and pup-printed pima cotton pajamas to sophisticated sunglasses they’ll be sporting for years, we’re stocked with presents aplenty for even the most last-minute holiday shoppers. Read on for a curated selection of our favorites.
in The Park
Walking in a winter wonderland becomes a total reality at CityCenterDC with this season’s ice maze, lit up for the first time in a dream-like watercolor palette. Bundle up this weekend—December 10th through 12th—and experience the seasonal structure hand-built by award-winning sculptors using 150,000 pounds of completely clear ice. It’s the perfect way to usher in the festive spirit and immerse yourself in the marvels of the season.
While entrance to the ice maze event is free and open to the public, CityCenterDC is inviting visitors to get inspired by the gift of giving and make a donation to Children’s National Hospital Foundation.
To donate, visit the Children’s National Hospital Foundation.
in The Park and Plaza
The most spectacular holiday light exhibit in all of the District? CityCenterDC (promise, we’re not being partial!) Our iconic 75-foot tree is set to sparkle like never before with 150,000 twinkling lights and 4,500 decorative ornaments—truly a sight to behold in the dusk-to-evening hours, or the perfect place to snap a family photo in the daytime. And we can’t forget our returning pair of 25-foot reindeer, brilliantly fashioned from 37,000 manzanita branches, that are sure to delight the little ones. Holiday magic lives here all season long.
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