Mormon Temple DC

If you ever drive down South on the Western side of the 495 beltway, you notice this huge lit up structure looming over the tall trees. Many people tend to slow down to look at this building and wonder what it is. It is the DC Mormon Temple.

During the month of December, the temple grounds are decorated and lit beautifully. Additionally, on weekends, there are free concerts by an orchestra or a symphony. I was also under the impression that you could go inside the temple during this time, but I was politely told by a sister that only those who have been baptized at a Church of Jesus Christ, and in "good standing" with the church, can go in. Translation: Not us.

What you can go into is the temple's visitor center. Inside there are displays of nativity scenese from around the world, and many Christmas trees. On the outside you can walk around a little and enjoy the lights. The free show is no more than an hour. If you go, I recommend not sitting near kids. One kid sitting next to me kept grabbing my coat while another in front of me kept bounching all around on his mother's lap, distracting me from the music.