Flight Deck waterfront lounge and bar is now open every weekend, Friday - Sunday, for the 2025 season!

Flight Deck waterfront lounge and bar is now open every weekend, Friday - Sunday, for the 2025 season!

Soar to New Heights at The Capital Wheel

Welcome to The Capital Wheel at National Harbor, Maryland—your ticket to year-round adventure and stunning views! Step into our warm and cozy climate-controlled gondolas and soar into the sky for breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Nation’s Capital, the iconic Washington Monument, National Harbor, and the picturesque Potomac River. Whether you’re planning a fun family adventure, a romantic date night, an inspiring team-building event, or an exciting group tour, we’ve got something special just for you. Book your tickets or package today and let the adventure begin!

Soar to New Heights

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Waterfront Lounge

Flight Deck

Classic fun & new memories

Spirit Park Carousel

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Upcoming Events

Book a Group Event

Book a Group Event

Grab a group of friends, family or coworkers for a fun spin on The Capital Wheel! Groups of 10 or more receive special discounted pricing. Email info@iconattractions.com for more details.
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Spring Break

Spring Break

April 12th - 21st
Celebrate Spring Break at The Capital Wheel, Flight Deck and Spirit Park Carousel. Open Daily!
Photos With The Easter Bunny

Photos With The Easter Bunny

April 19th and 20th
Hop on over to The Capital Wheel for photos with the Easter Bunny. Ticket required for photo.
May The 4th Be With You

May The 4th Be With You

Sunday, May 4th
Calling all Star Wars fans! Celebrate May the 4th with your own galactic spin on The Capital Wheel & Spirit Park Carousel. Check back for fun offers.
Cinco De Mayo

Cinco De Mayo

Monday, May 5th
Join us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive party, DJ Dario spinning the hottest Latin tunes and teaching Latin Line Dancing, games and prizes!
The National Harbor
OUR PLACE ON THE POTOMAC

National Harbor is situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River, just minutes from the nation’s capital. Featuring 350 acres of waterfront resort space, National Harbor is a destination unlike any other. Developed by Peterson Companies over 15 years ago, this area is home to 160 stores, 40 restaurants, and iconic observation wheel and the best sunsets in the D.C. area. The vibrant Waterfront District at National Harbor features boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment options along the picturesque promenades. The Capital Wheel—a 180-ft observation wheel—offers guests unprecedented views of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. National Harbor is home to two of Maryland’s Four Diamond rated hotels. The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center is the East Coast’s largest non-gaming hotel and convention center. It has almost 2,000 hotel rooms and 600,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The MGM National Harbor is an integrated luxury entertainment resort featuring renowned chef-driven restaurants, a 3,000-seat state-of-the art theater and one of the largest gaming floors outside of Las Vegas. Tanger Outlets offers guests the best deals with 85 premium brands. Interactive public art and a robust calendar of events round out this destination that welcomes more than 12 million visitors a year and is home to more than 2,000 residents.