Area Attractions

An airy neighborhood grocery with produce, beer + wine, delicious deli and more! Bring the family for a casual lunch, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

For seasonal seafood, tender steaks, and signature oysters - this eatery is stands by it’s guarantee of sustainable, fresh offerings. M&S also boasts hosting the “No. 1 Happy Hour in America, so stop by the bar to unwind, hang with friends, or celebrate life’s small wins.

Immerse yourself in a culinary tour of Asia with authentic Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese dishes amid an extensive menu. Enjoy signature dishes including Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice, and House Style Live Lobster along with an extensive Dim Sum menu.

A relaxed casual dining experience with fantastic food for everyone, but if you love crab cakes, you're in for a real treat! This counter-serve joint is committed to delivering the Maryland staples at a slightly faster pace with range of signature crab cakes, but also quality sandwiches, salads, and soup!

Want to see the city from every angle? What better way than a view from the bay? Launch a boat, paddle board, or water taxi from this boathouse settled on National Harbor’s most scenic stretch of water. Night pedal boating is also available for cruises past the Capitol Wheel.

Topgolf makes sport of socializing, whether that’s with friend, family, or coworkers. There’s no pressure to perfect your swing – they’ve got plenty of food and drink options from the bar or ordered to your climate-controlled hitting bay. Tee it high, let it fly!

A 260 yearlong Saturday staple held in the City Hall’s Market Square, where Washington is said to have sold his produce. This four-mile stretch holds 70 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, cheeses, breads, pastries, fresh pasta, pickled vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, fabric art, and paintings. Every Saturday from 7 AM til noon.

Teams of pianists take turns and audience requests on the keys at this classic piano bar. Enjoy your favorite pub-fare as staff members dance along with guests. All shows start at 8 PM!

Buoying up to the harbor or meandering through the streets, you’re likely to stumble upon these colossal arms jutting from sand to sky. A 72 ft. sculpture created by Seward Johnson Jr., “the Awakening” is now a favorite local spot for onlooking and kids to climb and play shoreside.

Find your fine art fix at this local gallery just up the road in Alexandria. Exhibits specialize in oil paintings and bronze sculptures in Contemporary Realism style from artists up-and-coming to the art scene.

A formal WWII naval munitions factory has functioned into a world-famous art center on the Potomac Riverbank. Torpedo Factory is now home to 82 studios, seven galleries, and 160 artists of every medium. Second Thursdays are a popular after-hours affair to enjoy hands-on crafting and local music.

Dabble, drink, and leave with a masterpiece of your own! This studio combines cuisine and culture with a restaurant and bar available while you participate in a live painting class.

Everything you could want in one walkable area. With local boutiques, national specialty shops, regional retailers and more line the street – there’s something that’s sure to suit your tastes.

With over 85 brand names in brick-and-mortar, Tanger brings the ultimate outlet shopping experience to National Harbor. Spend an afternoon shopping at your favorite brands and feel even better scoring any apparel at a discount.

By and far the most popular souvenir and shopping destination for visitors. America! is a leading retailer that designs, markets and sells official White House ornaments for any age – 3 month to 99 year-olds!

Push your luck and polish off a plate after plate – all in the same place. MGM National Harbor holds a night full of experiences with 8 restaurants featuring creations from acclaimed chefs and a casino larger than the White House.

With 3,000 seats and state-of-the-art A/V capabilities, you’ll be immersed in a sea of sound at the Harbor’s favorite entertainment venue. Check the box office and take your pick from any type of talent – magic, music, comedy, and more!

This versatile venue is open-air and accommodating to every diverse local happening – from Broccoli City Festival and Art All Night. The ample green space has ecosystem terraces and space for 40 vendors and includes an indoor café with a fully equipped test kitchen.

A 19-story glass atrium with every cultured creation one could possibly crave. Do your feet a favor after a day’s worth of wandering and schedule a spa treatment to relax and replenish mind, body, and soul.