Highlights
- Eating at Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
- Take the water taxi to Alexandria
- Have a drink in Gadsby’s Tavern, Alexandria
- Ride on the Capital Wheel
- Kayak on the Potomac River
Eat at…
- Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
- McLoone’s Pier House (we recommend getting the crab!)
- Gadsby’s Tavern, Alexandria (George Washington had is birthday here!)
Things to Do
- Kayak, petal boat, or paddle board on the Potomac River
- Take a free walking tour of Alexandria
- Walk up “American Way” to see the statues and art.
- Gamble at MGM Casino just minutes away from National Harbor!
- Ride the Capital Wheel at the end of the pier.
- Stroll down Prince St., Alexandria to see the old houses
Other Notes:
National Harbor is a great weekend spot! Two days is the perfect amount of time to enjoy the harbor, and spend some time over in Alexandria.