NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. _ What's it like inside the new MGM National Harbor? We found out.
MGM National Harbor, the newly opened casino and resort along the shores of the Potomac River, is larger than life. Its tiered base _ reminiscent of a pyramid _ leads to a sleek, glass-covered exterior, covelike entrance and 24-story hotel tower. The interior houses an array of shopping and entertainment options in addition to the expected table games and slot machines.
A visit on its first full day of operations made it easy to see where its $1.4 billion budget went: celebrity chef-run restaurants, a plush spa and salon, and designer shopping. The theater, with seating for up to 3,000, is hosting Bruno Mars this week (Dec. 27), Duran Duran (Dec. 31-Jan. 1), Sting (March 12) and a residency with Cher (starting March 17).
Want to spend the night? The 308-room hotel has 74 suites available.
On the first day, Dec. 9, thousands of visitors filled the 125,000-square-foot casino, which offers slot machines and table games for levels starting with beginning gambler all the way up to high-roller.
