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Washington, DC Winter City Lights Experience 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10

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18 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Wander a wooded trail of more than 1 million holiday lights, admire a towering Christmas tree, and warm up beside a bonfire near Washington, DC.

About this tour

Step into a glowing winter wonderland just outside Washington, DC, where more than 1 million lights turn the woods into a festive nighttime escape. This Washington, DC Winter City Lights experience spans 18 acres, with a wooded 1.5-mile trail made for leisurely strolls and holiday photos.

Follow the illuminated path to a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree and a 200-foot-diameter canopy of lights. Artificial snow adds to the seasonal atmosphere, while bonfires offer a cozy place to pause. Concessions such as hot chocolate, funnel cakes, s’mores, pizza, and other treats are available to purchase. For more action, try the eight-lane snow tubing ride or lumberjack axe throwing for an additional fee.

Your ticket includes access to Winter City Lights, bonfire seating, and free parking. Head to Olney, settle into the glow, and make an evening of the lights, fires, and festive displays.

Highlights

  • Marvel at more than 1 million twinkling lights across 18 acres
  • Wander a wooded 1.5-mile trail of holiday displays
  • Admire a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree and a canopy of lights
  • Warm up by bonfires and capture festive photos
  • Try snow tubing, axe throwing, and seasonal treats for an extra cost

What's included

Included

  • Winter City Lights access
  • Bonfire seating access
  • Free parking

Not included

  • Food and drinks, available for purchase
  • Snow tube ride: USD $25, payable on-site
  • Lumberjack axe throwing: USD $15, payable on-site

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Important information

  • Arrive directly at Winter City Lights, 4501 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832
  • Snow tubing and axe throwing cost extra and are payable on-site

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.22 from 18 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.3.

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