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Christmas on the Potomac at Gaylord National Resort is back! This long-standing tradition always brings families and friends together to enjoy the magic of the season in The Capital Region. Resort guests of all ages will enjoy a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration with a lineup of classic holiday activities, exciting new events, spectacular light displays, and more. Throughout the resort, there’s So. Much. Christmas. to discover.

The Gaylord Hotels Original Experience, I Love Christmas Movies™, is making its debut at Gaylord National. Guests can walk through the most iconic scenes from their favorite Christmas movies in this multisensory experience. Visitors will enjoy moments with the characters and sets they know and love while interacting with more than 13 fully-immersive scenes, complete with replicas of film props, audio, and more. I Love Christmas Movies™ features five beloved films, including: The Polar Express™, Elf™, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation™, A Christmas Story™, and The Year Without A Santa Claus™.

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