National Harbor Photos

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Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Updated 06/06/19

National Harbor Waterfront

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National Harbor is a mixed-use community located along the Potomac River in Prince George's County, Maryland, just minutes from Downtown Washington, DC. The waterfront development opened in 2008 and includes hotels, restaurants, retail stores, condominiums, a full-service marina, a convention center, and commercial office space. Enjoy the following pictures and learn more about National Harbor.

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Gaylord National Resort

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Gaylord National Resort, a world-class hotel and conference center located at National Harbor, features 2,000 guestrooms, flexible meeting and banquet facilities, six restaurants, a nightclub, retail shopping, a full service spa and fitness center, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and outdoor event space.

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The Awakening Sculpture - Washington DC

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"The Awakening" Sculpture is set in the sand on the shores of the Potomac River at National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland. In 2008, the Peterson Companies, the developer of National Harbor, purchased the sculpture and moved it from Hains Point in Washington, DC to its current location. “The Awakening” is a five piece cast iron sculpture depicting the arousing of a bearded giant with a head, hand, outstretched arm, bent knee and foot arranged to suggest that the giant is breaking free from the earth. The sculpture was part of a city-wide public art exhibition in 1980 and was on loan to the National Park Service for almost three decades.

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National Harbor Marina

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National Harbor has a full service marina offering sightseeing cruises and charters.

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National Harbor Waterfront Plaza

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Here is a view of the central plaza of National Harbor along the water and near many of the shops and restaurants.

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National Harbor Pier

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Concerts and special performances are sometimes held on the pier in front of the Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor.

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National Harbor at Night

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During the summer months, it is especially nice to stroll along the waterfront path at night at National Harbor.

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Yacht at National Harbor

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The waterfront at National Harbor is quiet and a nice place to take a private charter.

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Ropes Course at the National Harbor

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Calleva’s innovative pirate-themed ropes course at National Harbor provides visitors with a variety of outdoor adventures.

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National Harbor Concerts

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A variety of outdoor concerts are held on the waterfront at National Harbor during the summer months.

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Sunset at National Harbor

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National Harbor is a scenic destination and a great place to watch the sun set in the evening.

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