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Paddle the iconic National Harbor
Spend the day suspended in the air and then walking on water at the National Harbor! Our boathouse sits along the Potomac River and outside the vibrant, scenic waterfront where the Capitol Wheel lights up the skies and spins you toward the stars; the perfect complement to your aquatic adventure. Featuring pedal boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, night light pedal boating as well as paddleboard lessons, the boathouse is a great place to start an unforgettable day of fun at the National Harbor. Join us and enjoy this wonderful Boating in DC destination!
Classes & Tours Now Available
NEW for 2025! The National Harbor Boathouse!
Available classes and tours at The National Harbor Boathouse:
Single and Double kayaks for adults and children
Paddleboards (SUP) for adults and children
Pedal boats for adults and children
Sunset Kayak Tour
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Plan Your Visit
Float Plan Agreement
All participants will need to complete the online waiver prior to arrival for your rental.
The waiver link can also be found in the green “Next Step” box in your rental confirmation email.
The link can be shared with all participants to complete so you are ready to go for your rental when you arrive on site.
Directions
From Washington, DC
Driving to National Harbor is easy, with plenty of parking available! Take I-295 S, National Harbor exit 1B.
From Maryland
Merge onto I-495/I-95 Capital Beltway – Inner Loop. After Exit 4, stay in the right-hand lanes to follow the “local lanes.�? Take National Harbor Exit 2A.
Water Taxi From Alexandria, the Water Taxi is a pretty cool way to show up right at our dock!
Bicycle From the Mount Vernon Trail, take the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail into National Harbor.