This holiday season, ZooLights transforms the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into a captivating winter wonderland. Now in its 16th year, this annual holiday light spectacular invites visitors to stroll through festive pathways and enjoy immersive displays that bring the Zoo to life in dazzling color. 

 Highlights include glowing lantern animals showcased in stunning habitats, nightly live musical performances, and family-friendly rides such as the train and the Conservation Carousel. Guests can savor seasonal treats, both sweet and savory, and find unique holiday gifts at the Asia Trail, Panda Plaza, and Great Cats stores. 

 Event Schedule: 
 • Week 1: Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24 
 • Week 2: Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday, Dec. 1 
 • Week 3: Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8 
 • Week 4: Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15 
 • Week 5: Thursday, Dec. 19 – Monday, Dec. 23 
 • Week 6: Thursday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Dec. 30 
 • Week 7: Friday, Jan. 3 – Saturday, Jan. 4 

 Special Member Nights are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5; Thursday, Dec. 12; and Thursday, Jan. 2. 

 Please note that ZooLights does not include animal exhibits. All indoor animal spaces will be closed to allow the animals to rest undisturbed. 

 Proceeds from ZooLights directly support animal care and conservation science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This festive celebration is an essential part of the holiday season, offering a unique and enchanting experience for visitors of all ages.

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Came here on September 21, 2017.

As the saying goes, &quot;It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.&quot; Only after visiting the U.S. Capitol in person and taking the time to learn about the relevant knowledge can you have a more correct understanding of many details.

The reason why the U.S. Capitol is called &quot;Capitol Hill&quot; is because its name Capitol comes from Capitolium, one of the seven hills in Rome. This is the highest of the seven hills and an important political and religious center at the beginning of the founding of Rome. It has the same root as the capital (capital), and is used to name the country&#39;s political center, which has a very good meaning.

The Capitol is a neoclassical building with a beautiful and grand style. It is centered on the rotunda, with the Senate in the north wing and the House of Representatives in the south wing. The public can visit for free and even listen to the proceedings of the two houses, but they need to apply in advance and the number of places is limited.

Due to time constraints, we just walked around outside and took photos and checked in, but it was not a loss. After all, the building itself is very beautiful, and it is very photogenic from all angles. There are so many places worth seeing in Washington, saving time.

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Came here on September 22, 2017.

I heard that the White House has not been open to the public since 9/11. When we went there, we could only watch it from a distance outside the fence, so the White House became a boring landmark. We took a tourist check-in photo to end our visit.

There is a big pine tree on the south side of the White House. I didn&rsquo;t expect it to be a &quot;landmark&quot; as well, the &quot;National Christmas Tree&quot;... Well, it seems that we should choose to visit during Christmas.

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The National Aerospace Museum of the United States, large-scale, covers all aspects of the history of aerospace since the Wright brothers invented the aircraft, glide wings, aircraft, aircraft, transport aircraft, passenger aircraft, rockets, planetary probes, spacecraft, artificial satellites, everything, The ribbon also shows high-speed racing and motorcycles, the vastness of the sky and the high speed of the passion, and the pinch in place. The shelves of the gift shop are also full of tricks and multi-person eyeballs.

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The Lincoln Memorial is located at the west end of the central axis of Washington, facing the Capitol Hill at the east end. The midpoint between the two is the Washington Monument, which shows how high President Lincoln&#39;s status is in the United States.

The Lincoln Memorial is a typical Greek-style building. It is said to commemorate his contribution to American democracy by liberating black slaves. The origin of Western democracy is Greece, and this style similar to the ancient Greek temple can also reflect Lincoln&#39;s greatness.

There is no other attraction in the memorial hall, just take photos and check in. There is a small souvenir shop in the memorial hall, which is quite good to buy. You can go shopping.

National Mall

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Came here on September 21, 2017.

Between Capitol Hill and the Washington Monument, there is a long and narrow green space, which is the National Mall of the United States. There are many national museums and memorials around the square. Each venue is very interesting and you can spend half a day visiting a single place.

If you don&#39;t have enough time, it&#39;s also good to take pictures. These buildings have different shapes, and taking pictures and checking in are very photogenic.

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