where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

Spring has sprung early in Washington, DC and the cherry trees are blooming soon. Join us along waterfront this season for our free festivals, s'mores at Camp Wharf, and so much more. 

View our Events Calendar and join our spring festivities.

Wharf Events Calendar
Featured Event

Bloomaroo at The Wharf

calendar icon March 29, 2025
clock icon 4pm – 9pm
map marker icon District Pier

Join us at the home of the cherry blossoms for Bloomaroo®, a free family-friendly spring extravaganza with live music, art, as well as a fireworks show.

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, Camp Wharf has transformed into the 'Caps Campfire' to help celebrate the Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary. Through February, visit Caps Campfire where you'll find a wood-burning fire and a vintage Airstream trailer with everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and roasting sticks.

S'mores & more

$10 Parking at The Wharf

Park in Garage 1 or Garage 2 for up to two hours for $10 from Monday - Wednesday. You can park in Garage 3 for up to three hours for $10 from Sunday - Wednesday.  This parking special is only valid until March 26th.

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Water Taxi

All year long, The Water Taxi offers service to The Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor. Enjoy views of DC through the sheltered glass enclosure or soak in the sun while you sail past traffic.

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