Food Scene
Good food, onsite brewery… and right across the street!
11 locals recommend
Granite City Food & Brewery
200 American WayGood food, onsite brewery… and right across the street!
Cadillac Ranch
186 Fleet StGood Food… and a mechanical bull!
Slick modern grill house with a diverse wine list, serving wood-fired steaks, seafood & sandwiches
11 locals recommend
Redstone American Grill
155 National PlazaSlick modern grill house with a diverse wine list, serving wood-fired steaks, seafood & sandwiches
Flashy waterfront venture serving upscale Pan-Asian fare, including sushi, along with Potomac views
32 locals recommend
Grace's Mandarin
188 Waterfront StFlashy waterfront venture serving upscale Pan-Asian fare, including sushi, along with Potomac views
Good Burgers with Waterfront Views... Eco-minded, fast-food-style chain for organic burgers (including veggie options), fries & shakes
41 locals recommend
Elevation Burger
5501 Baltimore AveGood Burgers with Waterfront Views... Eco-minded, fast-food-style chain for organic burgers (including veggie options), fries & shakes
Romantic, old-world restaurant serves steak & seafood along with panoramic Potomac River views
13 locals recommend
Bond 45
149 Waterfront StRomantic, old-world restaurant serves steak & seafood along with panoramic Potomac River views
Awesome river views. World class chef with interesting menu. Mix of southern and asian.
23 locals recommend
SUCCOTASH
186 Waterfront StAwesome river views. World class chef with interesting menu. Mix of southern and asian.
La Tasca
607 King Stexcellent and inexpensive Spanish tapas restaurant in Alexandria
Sightseeing
The Capital Wheel
141 American WayIt's a classic
National Harbor Marina
168 National PlazaCool spot
Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWColumned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe Presidents Crib. Tours available.
Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWParthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool
The Carousel at National Harbor
137 National PlazaShopping
Anthropologie
610 King StChain selling boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories & home decor
Drinks & Nightlife
Teams of pianists take audience requests & the staff dances at this show bar with a pub-fare menu
20 locals recommend
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar
172 Fleet StTeams of pianists take audience requests & the staff dances at this show bar with a pub-fare menu
Drinks and Oysters... Casual seafood spot with local fare, whimsical spirit & views of Potomac & Old Town Alexandria...
18 locals recommend
The Walrus Oyster & Ale House
152 Waterfront StDrinks and Oysters... Casual seafood spot with local fare, whimsical spirit & views of Potomac & Old Town Alexandria...
Mod bar featuring high-tech self-serve dispensers with domestic & imported wines, plus live music...
9 locals recommend
The Tasting Room Wine Bar & Shop
1816 Library StMod bar featuring high-tech self-serve dispensers with domestic & imported wines, plus live music...
Ultrabar
911 F St NWNightclub with bottle service. Good DJs.
Essentials
Potomac Gourmet Market
180 American WayGourmet Market...
CVS
162 Fleet Stpharmacy and convenience
Getting Around
Hertz National Harbor - Gaylord Hotel
201 Waterfront Stcar rentals...
Arts & Culture
Awesome Gallery. Collection of artists showcasing & selling paintings, photos & other pieces in a former factory...
125 locals recommend
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StAwesome Gallery. Collection of artists showcasing & selling paintings, photos & other pieces in a former factory...