The wheel is a nice way to get a great overview of National Harbor. Views extend to Washington DC, Alexandria Va., and the business district of Rosslyn, Va. The egg-shaped gondolas are almost entirely glass (except for the floor thank goodness) so you get a really good look around. We went during the day, on a Monday after school had started so attendance was light, and we had a gondola to ourselves. Not sure it they would want to seat to capacity during the season. It looks like about six people could fit in each one. I don't do well with heights, so I had to take a minute to ya know, breathe and relax, but I enjoyed the views as well as the stately pace of the ride. I'm not sure if the experience would be the same at night, but I'd probably try that if I'm back in the area. You can add on to the experience with a souvenir photo or gondola upgrades. There's an outdoor bar/restaurant called Flight Deck, which was not open when we visited, but it looked like a great place to unwind before or after the ride (which lasts about 15 minutes). There are easy ramps to accommodate strollers or wheelchairs and two attendants to assist with on and off boarding the gondolas. All in all, a reasonably priced experience with plenty of photo ops.

Big and comfy ferris wheel. We loved it. I only take one star off because of how expensive it is. We paid 87$ for a family of five (with three kids).

We arrived at dusk, caught the fireworks, and had very little wait time in the line to board the Capital Wheel. The ride was worth the time, lots of fun, and recommend.

This place is awesome and a must-visit when you are in the Harbor. The bar area (Flight Deck) is the hidden gem which sits on the water and has the absolute best view of the sunset -- and fantastic cocktails. Tough to see from land but it's back there and you don't need to buy a ticket for the wheel to enjoy this area. The Wheel is smooth and air-conditioned so the whole family found it well worth the time and an experience we won't forget. My daughter immediately came off the ride and said, That was awesome, I can't wait to tell my friends when we get home. She's the one that's normally a bit hesitant to ride tall rides so that was a big moment for her.For those business people out there, a great place for your next gathering to as there was a group we were with as well and we used this as a meeting spot before all going out separate ways for dinner and the evening. The group sales people were amazing to work with along the way. A+

Definitely a fun experience if you’re staying in the harbor. The views are great! We purchased the VIP tickets and had an air conditioned gondola. I’m afraid of heights, but since the gondola is enclosed, I didn’t even feel nervous. Highly recommend!