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The Awakening Sculpture

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524 Reviews

#2 of 19 things to do in National Harbor

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137 National Plz, National Harbor, MD 20745-1152

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“Interesting”

being we were here in the winter, the area was not full of people. When we saw the appendages... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

AmyAndChad2023

Martinsville

“Amazing Installation iRising out of the Sand”

I had missed this the first time I went to ride The Wheel in the National Harbor. It was nighttime... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

travelfreak31

Centerville, Pa

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190edwinam

Haddon Heights, New Jersey

16040

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Interesting

You can't help but see this as well as many other sculptures if you are wandering around National Harbor... Check it out! Very cool! Just couldn't find the perfect spot for a good photo!

Date of experience: February 2019

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LollysLook

New York City, New York

34851049

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Creepy

The Awakening Sculpture at the National Harbor is a bit creepy. It’s a big disjointed metal sculpture of a giant. It’s got a sci-fi feel to it.

Date of experience: February 2019

1 Thank LollysLook

AmyAndChad2023

Martinsville

13533

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Interesting

being we were here in the winter, the area was not full of people. When we saw the appendages protruding from the ground, it took a moment to figure out what we were looking at.

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank AmyAndChad2023

travelfreak31

Centerville, Pa

13070

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing Installation iRising out of the Sand

I had missed this the first time I went to ride The Wheel in the National Harbor. It was nighttime and I overlooked in rising our of the sand on the riverfront. The following day, when I went back to walk around the harbor I...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank travelfreak31

barphotography

Washington DC, District of Columbia

10122

Reviewed January 6, 2019 via mobile

Sunday

The Awakening is an amazing statue. It is great to come see and take photographs. I love coming to see the statue.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Just_Me_Bernie

Bowie, Maryland

43889

Reviewed January 2, 2019

Great Attraction

Great activity for the kids, big and little ones...near the water, plenty of sand, nice statue that was once located at Haines Point in Washington, D.C. It has lots of memories for me as a child.

Date of experience: July 2018

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toddmcd17

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

14529

Reviewed December 29, 2018 via mobile

Fun but Messy with the Sand

The statue is really cool and we were all trying to figure out if it was Poseidon or another god, turns out it’s just a giant. My only wish is it wasn’t in sand, the kids all got covered and of course brought some back...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Connie943

St. George, Utah

2512

Reviewed December 28, 2018

Unique!

We were there when it was not crowded so were able to get some great photos. We didn't know the title of the sculpture so I thought it was a guy drowning!

Date of experience: December 2018

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AlyssiaNester

Keyser, West Virginia

246

Reviewed December 16, 2018 via mobile

Neat

This was a pretty cool thing to see. My husband and I went back to it a couple times during our stay.

Date of experience: December 2018

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mikefrommaine2017

Gorham, Maine

10318

Reviewed December 15, 2018 via mobile

What a Great Sculpture!

The is one of the coolest sculptures we have seen in a long time. Coming to National Harbor for the weekend and walking around, The Awakening Sculpture will open up your imagination to the wonder of how This happened. It is one of the best...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Angie M

For some reason I remember a similar sculpture being in a park called Point defiance. Back in the 80's.

July 26, 2016|

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This sculpture was originally at Hains Point in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. Crews removed The Awakening from Hains Point in February 2008 for its move to National Harbor. ~ Wikipedia

Angie M

Was the awakening sculpter ever located in Washington state or in the state of Colorado? If so which city please?

July 25, 2016|

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O never in Washington State. It was designed & built for Haines Point in DC back in 60-70's

anne l

Where is it?

February 21, 2016|

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The Awakening is currently located on a beach in the National Harbor (it used to be located at Hains Point in Potomac Park). Access National Harbor by automobile or the Water Taxi from Old Towne Alexandria. No cost to view.