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Capital Wheel Military Discounts

Rides on the 180-foot observation wheel at National Harbor cost $16.50 plus tax for active duty. The Capital Wheel military discount is available at the on-site ticket booth with military ID.
Discounts: 1
Eligibility: Active Duty
Last Updated: October 2026

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Capital Wheel Military Discount: $16.50 Tickets at the Ticket Booth

$16.50 Military Ticket (plus tax)
VALID FOR
Capital Wheel ride admission at the military rate ($16.50 plus tax)
WHERE
In-Store
VERIFICATION
Military ID
AVAILABILITY
Year-Round
Active Duty

About Capital Wheel Military Discounts

The Capital Wheel is a 180-foot observation wheel on the pier at National Harbor, Maryland, with climate-controlled gondolas overlooking the Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria, and the Washington, DC skyline. The Capital Wheel military discount is a published military ticket rate of $16.50 plus tax. It's available to active military personnel who show a valid military ID at the on-site Ticket Booth. The wheel's FAQ notes these tickets must be bought in person and cannot be purchased online. The attraction also runs seasonal deals and events, so it's worth checking its Deals & Events page for additional military offers before a visit.
Category
Entertainment
Total Discounts
1

Capital Wheel Military Discount FAQ

Common questions about Capital Wheel military discounts

Yes. Military tickets are $16.50 plus tax, purchased in person at The Capital Wheel Ticket Booth with a valid military ID.

No. The FAQ states military tickets must be purchased in person at the Ticket Booth with proof of a valid military ID and cannot be purchased online.

The published FAQ specifies active military with valid military ID and doesn't address veterans or retirees. Confirm at the ticket booth before visiting.

A valid military ID must be shown at the time of purchase at the Ticket Booth.

The published Capital Wheel military rate names active military personnel, and spouses, dependents, and family members are not listed. Because the ticket is sold in person with a military ID, the cardholder is who the rate is meant for. Ask at the Ticket Booth whether companions can be included, and check the attraction's Deals & Events page for family-friendly promotions.

No, tax is added on top. The Capital Wheel military discount is a flat published ticket rate plus applicable tax, charged when you pay at the on-site Ticket Booth at National Harbor. Bring your valid military ID and expect the final total to be slightly above the advertised military price. The rate is not sold online, so budget for the in-person purchase.

Possibly. The standing offer is the military ticket rate at the Ticket Booth, but the Capital Wheel also runs seasonal deals and events, and its terms point military visitors to the Deals & Events page for additional offers. Those promotions change, so check that page before your visit to see whether a better military deal is available for your date.

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