When thinking about American summer pastimes, visions of outdoor barbeques, pool time, drive-in movies and live music come to mind. Starting Memorial Day weekend, the Capital Region’s premier waterfront resort, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, is debuting many of these iconic American-themed activities as part of its SummerFest program featuring an All-American Celebration presented by Aquafina®. From May 25 through September 3, 2018, adults and kids alike will find a variety of nostalgic and new offerings, as well as diverse overnight packages to enhance a getaway at the resort – which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
See the fun our family had last year enjoying SummerFest!
Check out the package details:
The cornerstone festivity of SummerFest is the return of the resort’s popular pre-Independence Day Fireworks and Fun event on June 30. A package guest-only celebration, the event will include live entertainment, kiddie rides, food offerings, an adult-only wine and beer garden, outdoor movie, fireworks show and more. The Fireworks and Fun package includes:
· One (1) night accommodations
· Admission for up to four people to the Fireworks and Fun event
· Priority viewing of the grand finale fireworks show
· Complimentary self-parking and resort fee
The Fireworks and Fun package starts at $259* and is available on June 30 only. To book the package, visit www.GaylordNational.com or call 301-965-4000.
For guests who can’t make it to the resort’s grand June 30 event, there are plenty of other exciting happenings throughout its summer-long SummerFest celebration. Resort guests can enjoy Saturday night silent disco parties; poolside games; live music; an 80’s themed dance party in its rooftop lounge; historic scavenger hunt; a Stogies and Scotch prix-fixe menu; movies in its atrium presented by BUBLY™; beer and burger pairings; seasonal spa treatments; and a majestic new laser light show highlighting the great American tradition of summer road trips with some of America’s favorite tunes presented by BUBLY™.
The resort also is introducing a new ghost tour, A National Haunting, that will put a spotlight on the haunted history of the Potomac River. Free for overnight guests, the spook-tacular 30-minute interactive walking tour highlights mysterious disappearances and apparitions along the famed waterfront. The tour is available on Fridays and Saturdays.
To experience the best of Gaylord National’s SummerFest and explore the growing waterfront scene of the Capital Region, the resort has created three overnight package options for travelers of all kinds.
For those looking for an adult escape, the SummerFest Harbor Fun Package includes:
· One (1) night accommodations
· Two (2) tickets on The Capital Wheel
· $50 resort credit for on-site dining or Relâche Spa
· Complimentary resort fee including internet, pool access, transportation on the National Harbor Circulator and more
· Complimentary self-parking
The package starts at $299 and is available May 25 through September 3.
For the family traveler, the SummerFest Family Escape includes:
· One (1) night accommodations
· Kids eat free at breakfast (one child free per paying adult)
· Complimentary resort fee including internet, pool access, transportation on the National Harbor Circulator and more
· Complimentary self-parking
The package starts at $299 and is available May 25 through September 3.
For travelers interested in a two-night stay to explore the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Explore the Capital Region package includes:
· Two (2) night accommodations
· Round-trip Express Eco-friendly car service to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for up to four people
· Two (2) round-trip tickets on the Potomac Riverboat Company water taxi to Old Town Alexandria
· Complimentary resort fee including internet, pool access, transportation on the National Harbor Circulator and more
· Complimentary self-parking
The package starts at $598 for two nights or $299 per night and is available May 25 through September 3.
For more information about Gaylord National Resort’s SummerFest celebration and to book an overnight package, visit www.GaylordNational.com or call 301-965-4000.
This makes for the perfect family fun getaway this summer!
