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#1Capital Wheel at National Harbor Tickets

Just across the Potomac River, climb aboard this observation wheel for the best bird’s-eye view of the United States' capital city. Soar above the waterfront...

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#2DC Hop On-Off Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour + Water Taxi

Named "Washington's Best Tour" by the Washingtonian Magazine, the Old Town Trolley offers the most comprehensive tour of the Nation's Capitol. Sit ...

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DC Hop On-Off Tour + Arlington Cemetery Tour + Water Taxi

#3Washington, D.C. Day Trip from New York

Take a day trip out of the city to soak up the history and architecture of another East Coast metropolis—Washington, D.C. Check out the monuments and memoria...

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#4Guided Monuments & Memorials Tour at Dusk

Your tour begins at the US Navy Memorial and loops around the National Mall, stopping at iconic landmarks and powerful tributes to key moments in American hi...

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Guided Monuments & Memorials Tour at Dusk

#5Discover DC – Memorial Sightseeing Bus Tour

Start at the open plaza of the U.S. Navy Memorial and listen as your informative guide tells you about the significance of each feature, like the bronze stat...

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#6Private Wine Tour Transportation

Pick up time is 10am.Arrival at first winery is 11am. Arrival at second winery is 12pm. Arrival at 3rd winery is 1:30pmpm Arrival at 3rd winery is 2:30pm Dep...

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#7Best of DC – VIP Guided DC Bus Tour

Explore the halls of our nation’s history and see the memorials that pay tribute to early presidents, fallen soldiers, and inspired citizens. Your all-encomp...

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Best of DC – VIP Guided DC Bus Tour

#8Washington DC African American Heritage Tour

Delve into the African American heritage of the United States and its capital city on this local-led tour of D.C. Visit landmarks like Frederick Douglass' ho...

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Washington DC African American Heritage Tour

#9Washington, D.C. Day Trip with Transportation from NYC

Break out of the Big Apple and spend a day cruising around Washington, D.C. on this full-day tour with transportation from Manhattan. Check out memorials ded...

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#10See DC Today - Small Group Moonlight Tour

Discover our Nation’s Capital during this exceptionally comprehensive, 3 - hour, personalized, professionally guided tour. To enhance our tour you will view ...

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See DC Today - Small Group Moonlight Tour

Things To Do in National Harbor

Let Expedia help you experience the best that National Harbor has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

National Harbor is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in National Harbor to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

National Harbor Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of National Harbor.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to National Harbor attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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