where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

Cozy up at The Wharf this winter. Enjoy a warm meal at one of our restaurants, ice skate at The Wharf Ice Rink, browse the deals at our shops and so much more.

View our Events Calendar and join our festivites.

Wharf Events Calendar
Featured Event

Mardi Gras at The Wharf

calendar icon Feb. 10, 2024
clock icon 3pm – 7pm
map marker icon District Pier

We're bringing New Orleans to DC! Come celebrate Mardi Gras with a community-wide extravaganza featuring a spirited parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier, and a special fireworks finale.

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

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

Visit The Wharf Ice Rink

Experience The Wharf Ice Rink—DC’s only over-water ice skating rink. From November 22, 2023 through February 25, 2024, come to Transit Pier right outside The Anthem and lace up your skates—bring your own or rent some rink-side—to glide over the ice and enjoy amazing views of the water and monuments. While you’re here, treat yourself to some hot beverages and seasonal specialties at our nearby restaurants and shops.  

Rink Info