Features of the Resort and Vicinity:
The National Harbor is a brand new resort community located within 15 minutes of downtown Washington DC by car, or within minutes to metro stations. There are also water taxis available from the pier at National Harbor to Old Town Alexandria and to Ronald Reagan National Airport and The Nationals Stadium (Coming Soon)!
The area is a high end property that includes restaurants such as Rosa Mexicana, McCormick & Schmicks, Graces Mandarin, Ketchup, Public House!! Coming soon is Bond 47 and The Red Eye Grill, both famous restaurants from New York City!
There are several bars including Cadillac Ranch, Bobby Keys Dueling Piano Bar, and six (6) additional restaurants located at the Gaylord Resort which is only steps away from the property!
Childrens Museum has storefront for kids until the grand opening in the future. Also a small beach area is convenient for the kids as a play space including the Awakening Statue! Segway Tours and Walking along the Piers are steps away!!!
Washington DC & Surrounding Areas:
Washington DC and its Splendor are within 15 minutes away by car or can be accessed by metro stations nearby!
The museums at the Smithsonian, the Monuments, Botanical Gardens and The White House are great destinations while staying at The National Harbor and all are free to the public!!
Of course there are 4 & 5 Star restaurants located in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including Alexandria which can be accessed by Water Taxi directly from the piers at The National Harbor.
Annapolis, Baltimore, and even Ocean City, MD, Eastern Shore and West Virginia are not too far for a day trip with the family!!
Six Flags and the Water Park are within 15 minutes away and movie theaters including IMAX are within 15-20 minutes away!!
Other Activities:
Segway Tours Available - Ferry/Boat Tours