National Harbor
National Harbor
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National Harbor is a modern, master-planned waterfront community on the Potomac River in Prince George's County, Maryland, adjacent to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and just minutes from the Capital Beltway. Developed beginning in 2008, National Harbor offers a unique urban waterfront lifestyle centered on the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (one of the largest non-gaming convention hotels on the East Coast) and the MGM NationalHarbor casino and entertainment complex. The community offers a range of condominiums and townhomes with river views, a vibrant retail and dining scene, and direct water taxi access to Alexandria and the DC waterfront.
National Harbor sits directly across the Potomac fromAlexandria, Virginia, and offers spectacular views of the river and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. It has become a major regional destination for dining, entertainment, and waterfront recreation while also functioning as a growing residential community.
Historical Points of Interest
• Woodrow Wilson Bridge (2006): Wilson Bridgeinfo — The massive twin-span replacement bridge at National Harborwas one of the largest transportation projects in U.S. history when completed.
• Piscataway and Nacotchtank Native History: PiscatawayPark NPS — The National Harbor area sits on land long inhabited bythe Piscataway Nation; Piscataway Park directly across the Potomac preservesthe colonial-era viewshed.
• The Awakening Sculpture: TheAwakening — The famous sculpture of a giant emerging from the earth,originally at the Tidal Basin in DC, was relocated to National Harbor'swaterfront plaza.
Transportation
• I-495 (Capital Beltway) — Exit 2A: DirectBeltway access; National Harbor is one of the most highway-accessiblecommunities in the region.
• National Harbor Water Taxi: PotomacRiverboat Company — Seasonal water taxi connecting National Harborto Old Town Alexandria (10 min) and the DC waterfront.
• Oxon Hill–Henson Creek Metro (planned): Theplanned Blue/Yellow Line extension would serve National Harbor; check MTAMaryland for latest updates.
• TheBus: PG County Transit
Parks & Trails
• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail — Thewaterfront trail at National Harbor connects to the Potomac Heritage Trailrunning south toward Fort Washington.
• Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm (NPS) — Aworking national park farm adjacent to National Harbor offering trails, farmdemonstrations, and Potomac River access.
• National Harbor Waterfront Esplanade — 1.5miles of riverfront promenade with bike rentals, water sports, and public art.
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