where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

The Wharf is a mile-long waterfront neighborhood full of outdoor dining, local shopping, and fun events and activities along the water.
 

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Featured Event

The Atlantic Festival at The Wharf

calendar icon Sept. 28, 2023 – Sept. 29, 2023
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The Atlantic Festival returns on September 28-29 for two days of must-attend conversations, experiences, and performances at The Wharf—home of The Atlantic's new headquarters. Be a part of The Atlantic’s journalism and at the center of timely conversations on business, culture, race and identity, politics, progress, tech, and health. 

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Destination for All

Come explore this vibrant new waterfront’s countless things to do and see, hear and touch, taste and experience. And for those of you who want to linger a while longer, check out our hotels or tour our residences.

Restaurants
Shops
Things to Do
Waterfront
Residences
Hotels

Directions to The Wharf

Centrally located, The Wharf is the District’s waterfront destination that is easy to get to—and to get around.

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Metro lines
5
Free rides on
SW Shuttle
Easy access to
Trains, Buses & DC Circulator
Boat slips
550
Public piers
4
Catch the
Water Taxi & Jitney
Capital Bikeshare stations
2
Bike parking spaces
260
Direct access to DC's extensive
Bicycle Network
1 mile of
Waterfront
Riverwalk Trail System of
20 mi
Minutes from the
National Mall
Parking updates in
real time
Adjacent to
I-395
Direct access to the
Southwest Freeway
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Visit Camp Wharf

It's S'more fun at The Wharf! This season, visit Camp Wharf where you'll find a wood-burning fire and a vintage Airstream trailer with everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallow, chocolate, graham crackers, and roasting stick.

S'mores & more

Rent a Boat

Whether you want to rent a kayak, paddleboard, electric boat, or pontoon boat, The Wharf Marina has you covered. Explore our captained and self-operated power boats, boat rental clubs, and sightseeing cruises. Grab food and drinks from a Wharf restaurant and make it a picnic on the water!

Waterfront Activities

Catch a Concert

Live music is back. Get your friends and family together for a concert at one of our fantastic concert venues. Catch a mega show at The Anthem or intimate performance at Union Stage and Pearl Street Warehouse. From country and rock to indie and pop, our venues featuring a variety of music genres throughout the year.

Music Venues at The Wharf