Washington, DC Sights

Ellipse

#15 of 727 things to do in Washington, DC

#366 of 27205 things to do in North America

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    • Constitution Ave btwn 15th & 17th Sts NW

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Lonely Planet review for Ellipse

That elliptical road that circles the expansive park on the south side of the White House? It’s imaginatively known as the Ellipse. The park is studded with a random collection of monuments, such as the Zero Milestone (the marker for highway distances all across the country) and the Second Division Memorial. But the more important function of the Ellipse is hosting sporting events, parades and festivals – from lighting the national Christmas tree, to military drill performances to Lance Armstrong’s final ride.

 

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    Eclipse in December

    travelturtle recommends this,

    If you come in the Month of December it is not just the National Christmas Tree that is impressive, but each of the States designs its own smaller Christmas Trees.

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