The Awakening
J. Seward Johnson's giant aluminum figure clawing up out of the sand, made in 1980. It moved from Washington, D.C. in 2008 to a beach on the Potomac at National Harbor.
Where is The Awakening?
The Awakening is in National Harbor, Maryland. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.
The Awakening questions
Where is The Awakening?
The Awakening is in National Harbor, Maryland. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.
How big is The Awakening?
72 ft.
When was The Awakening built?
The Awakening dates from 1980.
What other giant roadside attractions are near The Awakening?
The closest on our map are The Big Chair in Washington (Anacostia) (about 4 miles away as the crow flies), Typewriter Eraser, Scale X in Washington (about 6 miles away as the crow flies), Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington (about 7 miles away as the crow flies).
Can I add my own photo of The Awakening?
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