The Capital Wheel will be opening at 4 p.m. today, December 5, due to inclement weather.
The Capital Wheel will be opening at 4 p.m. today, December 5, due to inclement weather.

plan your visit

Plan Your Next Adventure

Make your trip unforgettable with a ride on The Capital Wheel — the crown jewel of National Harbor. Soar 180 feet above the Potomac River and take in panoramic views of D.C.’s monuments, the waterfront, and beyond. Then, stay to explore everything this vibrant destination has to offer.

Things to Do:

  • The Capital Wheel — Experience breathtaking city skyline views day or night from your private, climate-controlled gondola.
  • Flight Deck waterfront bar & lounge — Enjoy specialty drinks, beer, wine and more at the only waterfront bar at National Harbor overlooking the Potomac River, right next to The Capital Wheel.
  • Spirit Park Carousel — Delight the little ones with classic rides and family fun by the water.
  • Waterfront Dining — Savor everything from casual eats to fine dining at over 40 restaurants.
  • Shopping & Boutiques — Explore Tanger Outlets, plus the unique shops and local finds for every style.
  • Scenic Views & Strolls — Capture picture-perfect moments along 300 acres of stunning waterfront.
Take Flight

The Capital Wheel

Tickets
National Harbor

VIP Experience

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Spirit Park Carousel

Carousel Ticket

Tickets
#WheelFun package: $22 (save $5 from $27). Includes 1 ticket to The Capital Wheel, 1 ticket to Spirit Park Carousel, unlimited rides on day of purchase and playground access, 1 kids size Dippin’ Dots. Festive red background with snowflakes; inset photo shows smiling woman and child on carousel with panda figure; green Ferris wheel graphic with holiday wreath.
Wheel Memories package at The Capital Wheel: $34.99 (save $11 from $45.99). Includes 2 tickets to The Capital Wheel and 1 digital download photo. Winter-themed graphic with snowflakes and light blue background; inset photo shows a smiling couple holding hands inside a Capital Wheel gondola at night with city lights visible; partial view of the Ferris wheel on the right.
HoliDATE package at Flight Deck at The Capital Wheel: $59.99 (save $40 from $99.99). Includes 2 tickets to The Capital Wheel, 2 beverages from Flight Deck (cocktail, beer, wine, hard seltzer or soda), 2 souvenir cups, 1 digital download photo, and 4 hours of parking. Flight Deck operating hours only. Photo shows a smiling couple seated outdoors at a fire pit table with drinks, under string lights at dusk.