Christmas at Gaylord National
November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities. ICE! features beloved scenes from The Polar Express™ brought to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.
Whether you're staying overnight or visiting for the day, it's the ultimate way to create lasting holiday memories together!
The Ultimate Christmas Destination in Washington, D.C.
Critically Acclaimed
See The Polar Express™ come to life in ice sculptures and discover why the magic of ICE! has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast, CNN, & more.
2 Million Pounds of Ice
Hand-crafted to create our signature ICE! experience
Characters You Love
All your favorite holiday activities - featuring the conductor, Steamer and Smokey, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and more!
Enchanting Decor
Discover more than 2 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort.
So Much Christmas
Holiday shopping, seasonal food & beverages, and more than 10 festive-themed events await.
Activities & Events
Discover the magic of So Much Christmas this holiday season with our festive lineup of activities and events.
- Cirque: Spirit of ChristmasA magical, acrobatic tale of ChristmasBuy Tickets for Cirque: Spirit of Christmas
This Cirque-style Christmas show dazzles with acrobatics, stunts, and Broadway flair! Follow Noel, a child overwhelmed by the holidays, as magical spirits guide her through dreamlike scenes to rediscover the true meaning of the season. - ICE! featuring The Polar Express™Step into scenes from The Polar Express™, hand-carved from over 2 million pounds of ice. Bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever!Buy Tickets for ICE! featuring The Polar Express™
- Gingerbread Decorating CornerFrost, sprinkle, and snack your way through sweet holiday fun—your dream gingerbread creation starts here!Buy Tickets for Gingerbread Decorating Corner
- Photos with SantaTell Santa your wish list and snap the perfect Christmas keepsake with the big man himself.Buy Tickets for Photos with Santa
- Ice TubingSlide, spin, and race down Snow Flow Mountain—unlimited thrills, one icy adventure after another!Buy Tickets for Ice Tubing
- Snowball Build & BlastGrab real snowballs and take aim! Fire away at targets to power up the snowmaking machines.Buy Tickets for Snowball Build & Blast
- Mrs. Claus’ Christmas TraditionsStorytime, sing-alongs, and fresh-baked cookies—join Mrs. Claus for a cozy dose of Christmas cheer!Buy Tickets for Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Create the cuddliest holiday keepsake! Choose a furry friend, add festive flair, and bring it to life with love.
- All ActivitiesExplore all of the festive activities available at our resort this holiday season!Buy Tickets for All Activities
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Package Your Perfect Day
Festive Fun for All
Many of our most thrilling Christmas activities take place inside our enchanting Christmas Village. This bustling holiday hamlet is adorned with Bavarian-style storefronts and filled with festive energy, featuring live shows, beloved holiday characters, a charming retail shop, and a cozy spot to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate.
Shop Christmas Treasures
Discover a fun and festive selection of Christmas decor, apparel, ornaments, toys, and more at our Christmas Village shops.
Save up to 30% with Ticket Passes
Choose from two unique Christmas activity passes to craft your perfect family itinerary, each offering a combination of events, including ICE!.
Your Home for the Holidays
Make the most of the wintry and dreamy Gaylord National Resort with an overnight stay in our cozy accommodations and find savings on special packages and bundles.
Cyber Sale: Up to 40% off ICE! Tickets
Unwrap cool savings up to 40% on tickets to ICE! featuring The Polar Express™! Experience a holiday adventure like no other with ice slides, ice tunnels, and ice sculptures. Use code CYBER25 & book by Dec. 1.
Cyber Sale: Up to 30% off Holiday Stays
'Tis the season to save big! Snag up to 30%* off our ICE! packages AND holiday season stays at Gaylord National. *Package includes room + tickets to ICE!, our iconic frozen attraction. Use code D6462 & book by Dec. 1.
Stay Longer and Save
There's so much Christmas to experience at our resort, you need more time to explore it all! Save up to 20% when you stay three or more nights, so you can unwind and unwrap a relaxing getaway together. Use code S6058.