National Harbor, MD Exit 2: Get in the spirit of the season at the Gaylord National Resort. Be mesmerized by the resort’s holiday decorations with a variety of animated attractions.
At Christmas on the Potomac step inside the magical Christmas village and discover a winter wonderland. Stroll through the Christmas shoppe, take a ride on a carousel, sip hot cocoa, visit the Gingerbread Decorating Corner sponsored by PEEPS ® and enter the world-famous ICE!® attraction featuring Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. The 15,000 square foot indoor walk-through holiday attraction is made entirely of ice kept at a chilly temperature of nine degrees. Guests are loaned parkas to wear to stay comfy inside.
Two million lbs of hand-carved ice sculptures, Five ice slides, 7 individual rooms depicting the story of Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and The Frostbite Factory – a live carving zone. Don’t forget The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt and Potomac Express Miniature Train Ride.
Enjoy the Free Nightly entertainment at the Gaylord National Resort include a suspended 60′ tall, 7,000 lb tree made entirely of synthetic “candy” glass. Marvel at more than 2 million twinkling lights, amazing nightly indoor snowfall and beautiful dancing fountains, set to the season’s most loved music, that shoots 60-feet high. You can also choose to stay at the resort and experience one of the Christmas on the Potomac packages that include unlimited entry to ICE!® during your stay.
Location: Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
Dates: until Jan 3, 2016
Hours: opens at 10 am
Tel: 301-965-4000
www.christmas-on-the-potomac
For Regional Restaurant & Attractions: www.nationalharbor.com