When is The Capital Wheel open?
Mon–Thu 12 PM–10 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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The Capital Wheel
- 4.63.8k reviews
- Closed now
180-foot Ferris wheel at National Harbor with enclosed 8-person gondolas and views over the Potomac toward DC.
Quick answers
The Capital Wheel in short
When is the best time to visit The Capital Wheel?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The Capital Wheel indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is The Capital Wheel good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Capital Wheel cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Capital Wheel?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at The Capital Wheel?
About 30 minutes.
Where is The Capital Wheel?
141 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
Is The Capital Wheel wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
60°
Clear
- Feels
- 60°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 10am
64° - 11am67°
- 12pm70°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Capital Wheel
- 2 National Harbor Marina · 2 min
- 3 The Awakening · 3 min
- 4 National Harbor · 4 min
- 5 Muse Paintbar · 5 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 3.8k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Lit gondolas
- Potomac views
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset and harbor views
Around Potomac Vista
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNational Harbor MarinaOutdoor fun · 2 min walk
The AwakeningLandmark · 3 min walk
National HarborSight · 4 min walk
Muse PaintbarPlace · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 11 am. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerUntil 11 am
SunglassesFrom 11 am