The National Harbor

I want to tell you about my recent visit to the National Harbor right outside of Washington, DC, in southern Maryland.  It’s a beautiful waterfront mini city where you can go to dinner or shopping or pull up your boat and get a drink.

This is not a small place by any measure.  There are 3 condo complexes and a townhouse community that I believe is already sold out, 6 hotels, almost 50 shops and 30 restaurants and more coming.  And let’s not forget the marina.  Even Disney is coming to the area.  It reminded me of Battery Park City before 9/11, but nicer.  www.NationalHarbor.com.  It seems like a great place to spend the day and maybe even a night or two.

If you find yourself here, try McCormick & Schmick’s Famous Happy Hour menu.  Prices were ridiculously low, starting as low as $1.95, and the selection is plentiful and varies depending on location.  Go early if you can because it seemed like a major accomplishment to get a table by the bar.  And everything is good.

McCormick & Schmick’s
145 National Plaza
National Harbor, Maryland 20745
301-567-6224