"A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in." - Robert Orben
In March, G and I went on a little getaway to the MGM National Harbor for our second wedding anniversary. We both wanted to go somewhere close to home. but didn't feel like our hometown. G and I were able to hop in the car and just go, which was super ideal - who doesn't love a road trip?
Growing up I've visited the National Harbor many times, so it was nice to go back and see how much things have changed!
Our getaway was an absolute blast, and the perfect long weekend we needed to reconnect and have some quality time. Today, I'm sharing our amazing experience at the MGM National Harbor.
A complimentary bottle of champagne was delivered to our room right after we checked-in to celebrate our anniversary.
The resort provided exceptional accommodations. Not only is the hotel absolutely stunning, but the staff was nothing short of kind and helpful! Upon our arrival at check-in, the concierge provided options of a complimentary glass of wine, mimosa, or champagne! Champagne is always a winner in my book.
Enjoying a lovely glass of wine at Fish by Jose Andres
A sweet anniversay treat at the Voltaggio Brother's Steak House
Dining Out
G and I are foodies, so we were pretty excited to try some new restaurants on our vacation. Below are our top picks for each meal of the day!
Breakfast
We are pretty light eaters in the morning, so we treated ourselves to some delicious pastries. The Bellagio Patisserie was simply delicious. Fresh croissants, macaroons, cinnamon buns, cakes, and every other pastry imaginable was available for purchase. The patisserie is French inspired and an absolute treat to indulge in.
Lunch
Shake Shack is one of our fave places to eat! Lucky for me they have the best fried chicken sandwich, which is perfect since I do not eat red meat. This spot was always packed, it's that delicious y'all! Also, if you are a night owl, it stays open till 11 PM!
Happy Hour
Before we went to dinner, G & I walked through the casino. We are not huge gamblers, but it was so much fun to walk around and see all of the festivities. In the casino, we went to Felt Bar & Lounge. The spot is very an intimate and cozy. Their wine, beer, and cocktail menu was great. Also, the service was wonderful. If you are a fan of uniquely crafted cocktails - this place is a winner.
Dinner
Our favorite spot for dinner was the Voltaggio Brother's Steak House - it was amazing. I loved the brothers on Top Chef, and was super excited to try it out! The service was spectacular, everyone from the host, waiters, and sommelier were so gracious and wonderful. G ordered the Bone-In Ribeye, it was 22 ounces and aged for 45 days. He absolutely loved about the dish. I got the Maryland Crab Cake which was to die for. There was no filler, and it came out in a small personal sized cast iron skillet. Everything was amazing and we couldn't be more happy with the experience.
Keep in mind all of these delicious restaurants are in the hotel! We didn't have to leave the resort at all to have an amazing meal.
Capital Wheel at National Harbor
Staying at the resort was so convenient, everything was in close proximity. If you are interested in leaving the hotel, the Capital Wheel was such a cool experience. You go 180 feet in the air, and are able to see all of Washington - it is simply breathtaking.
The National Harbor has an abundance of wonderful things to do! We are looking forward to going back in the near future and do some new activites.
Have you been to the National Harbor or the MGM resort? If so, what are some of your favorite things to do?
XO, Analise