Potomac Riverboat: We were bummed when we found out that Potomac Riverboat was closed for the season.

Side note: I didn’t know Carhartt had such cute baby stuff, a must shop if you’re looking for cute and functional cold weather gear for tots. Stay warm with sweaters and beanies from Carhartt and contemporary fashion from one of my local favorites, South Moon Under. The Waterfront area is also home to great shopping as well with a good mix of national brands and local shops. No need to travel far from the city to get your outlet fix! So excited to see that some of my favorites: DVF, Tahari, and Nike have stores at the Tanger Outlets. Shopping: Make sure to make room in your luggage for shopping! Let’s start with the Tanger Outlets. I enjoyed taking in the views of National Harbor from the Capital Wheel. Given that our trip was in the heart of winter, the lines were short and we had a carriage all to ourselves. Here are some highlights of what we did during our getaway:Ĭapital Wheel:I don’t even remember the last time I was on a ferris wheel! This was a great experience to do with the family or as a romantic moment. From gambling at the new MGM Casino to the Capital Wheel, there’s enough to keep the family busy. There’s plenty to do during a weekend at National Harbor. Piccola decked out in her new Carhartt hoodie What to Do: A car is not necessary at National Harbor as there is a circulator that takes you to the Tanger Outlets, the Gaylord Convention Center, and the MGM hotel. It is also pretty accessible by Metro/Bus from Washington, DC, taking around 50 minutes to get there. It’s a 10 minute drive from Alexandria, VA, 25 minutes from Downtown DC, and an hour from Baltimore. Whether you’re spending a day or a weekend at National Harbor, it’s pretty easy to get there. We recently discovered that there’s plenty to do and eat! The Dining Traveler family (Dutchman, Piccola, and I) hopped in our car a few weekends ago for the experience… Capital Wheel from Below Getting There: Although I’ve been to the area many times for food and entertainment, I’ve never spent a whole weekend at National Harbor. Just a 25-minute drive from downtown DC, it gives us something completely different to experience. This mixed-use development counts with hotels, restaurants, shops, apartments, and so much more.

A few miles down the Potomac River, in Prince George’s County Maryland, minutes away from Washington DC, something new and shiny has made its way into the landscape.

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