By Bendure Communications

From boating to Movies on the Potomac, National Harbor promises a lot of options for fun this summer!

National Harbor has become a top waterfront destination in the Washington, D.C. region. This summer is no exception with a wide array of new activities and experiences along with some continuing favorites. In addition to Movies on the Potomac (outdoor, waterfront date night movies every Thursday at 7 p.m. and family movies every Sunday at 6 p.m.), Salute the Sunset military concerts on Saturdays on the waterfront stage (150 National Plaza) at National Harbor, there are a lot of choices for summertime fun. Here are some additional highlights:

1. Enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding. REIhas one-four person paddleboards, pedal boats, and single and tandem kayaks. REI also offers a variety of boating experiences including a “Learn to Kayak” class.
2. Use your wits and team skills to get out of a locked room. Escapology at National Harboroffers an immersive experience that challenges players to work together to solve puzzles and riddles. What separates Escapology from others, is that the rooms feature Hollywood-quality build outs and sets that one might find at a major amusement park attraction. Challenges are available for all skill levels including a Kids Mode. There are also outdoor escape games that take players around National Harbor to uncover secret clues only visible through a special tablet! (230 American Way)
3. Improve your golf swing in living-room comfort at Topgolf. No matter your skill level, Topgolf National Harborpromises a highly entertaining experience. Whether or not you’re a seasoned golfer or have never picked up a club, this low-pressure atmosphere will turn you into a golfer within your own climate-controlled hitting bay along with a sports bar and restaurant. Using your complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets using Topgolf’s high-tech balls that electronically keep score. Each bay accommodates up to six players. For wait times and to make reservations, click  6400 Clipper Way)
4. Celebrate The Capital Wheel’s 10^thSoar above it all in one of 42 climate-controlled gondolas on The Capital Wheel and take in breathtaking aerial views of National Harbor, Old Town Alexandria and distant Washington monuments. Plan to ride later in the day and catch the sunset that Expedia has called, “One of the best in the U.S.”  The Capital Wheel and Spirit Park Carousel have a number of summer and anniversary packages here.
5. Shop ‘til you drop. National Harbor’s Tanger Outletsprovides the best outlet shopping in the Washington, D.C. area. With a wide array of summer sales and discounts, everyone will find something whether its back-to-school items, specialty goods or the perfect outfit. (6800 Oxon Hill Rd.)
6. Work it all out. National Harbor provides free fitness classes by Onelife Fitness on the water front (150 National Plaza). Monday Bootcamp starts at 7 p.m., Tuesday Just Dance classes are at 7 p.m. and Saturday yoga is at 10:00 a.m. Silver Strides for those 55 and older, takes place on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
7. Kids Day every Tuesday through August. Grab the kids and head to the waterfront plaza at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday June through August, where National Harbor teams up with a variety of partners to engage and enthrall kids. Partners include WHUT/PBS, Prince Georges County police and fire departments, Maryland National Capital Parks & Planning, U.S. Army Band, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System and others. The full schedule is available here.
8. Go Old School. Sip & Developis the only company in the United States that combines a social environment with easy-to-understand black and white film developing instructions. No film developing experience is required! They’ll lend you a 35mm camera to explore the Harbor and when you return, you’ll be entertained as they show you step-by-step how to develop your photos! (136 Waterfront St)

With so much to do, visitors may want to consider an extended getaway to National Harbor with overnight stays in one of its eight hotels including MGM National Harbor, AC Hotel National Harbor, Westin National Harbor, Hyatt Place National Harbor and  Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center with a number of summer packages and discounts. A new, unique accommodation, FLOHOM, has just opened at the National Harbor Marina. FLOHOM provides visitors with an opportunity to stay on the water in luxury accommodations.

Dining at National Harbor is equally impressive with more than 40 restaurants ranging from fast casual to fine dining.

National Harbor has been developed and managed by one family-owned company—the Peterson Companies. This is unique to most properties of this size. Because it has been designed by one entity, it features a cohesive, highly walkable, easy-to-navigate destination with plenty of parking, unlike any other in the U.S.

Located within minutes of Washington, D.C. and Old Town, Alexandria, National Harbor is the perfect destination to reach the region’s many cultural attractions. And, with waterfront access, a convenient water taxi takes visitors from National Harbor to Old Town Alexandria and to Washington, D.C.

For more information on National Harbor, visit www.nationalharbor.com.

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