Although finding a good weekend spot is difficult to accomplish in relation to the weather this time of year, the search is over. National Harbor is a rather new development that offers great shopping, dining, entertainment, and waterfront activities to enjoy right on the Potomac River.
A 300-acre resort located ten miles south of Washington D.C, National Harbor offers something for people of all ages. One activity to enjoy while visiting National Harbor is shopping in over 30 stores that range from apparel and jewelry to artwork and other accessories. Some of the stores open include South Moon Under, Erwin Pearl, Fossil, Jos. A. Bank, and Harley Davidson.
Dining options in National Harbor are of a wide variety, including Italian, Mexican, seafood, steakhouses, Asian, and bar & grills. After enjoying a nice lunch or dinner, have fun in the Food Network host Warren Brown’s CakeLove! Bakery that has been rated number one in the D.C. area for years.
Entertainment and activities to dive into in National Harbor are arguably the most exciting part of your stay. Whether you rent your own boat or take a scenic cruise to explore on the water, take a fishing tour or charter a boat to toss out a line, hop on the bike trail that winds into Alexandria, Virginia, or any others in between, it’s guaranteed to be fun.
Upcoming events to check out include the Washington International Fine Arts Festival in the first week of May and the Movies on the Potomac that are shown on the Plaza’s big screen starting on May 9.
Luxury accommodations offered at National Harbor include the first class Gaylord National Resort, Aloft National Harbor, and the Wyndham Vacation Resorts, but they can be a bit pricy. Other options in hotels are the Residence Inn by Marriott, Hampton Inn, and the Westin Hotel, all of which are in the same vicinity as the more premier hotels of National Harbor.
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