where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

It's summertime in Washington, DC. Explore restaurants, shop at our stores, and discover more along the waterfront.

View our Events Calendar and join our festivities.

Wharf Events Calendar
Featured Event

DockDogs at The Wharf

calendar icon Aug. 8, 2026
clock icon 10am – 6pm
map marker icon District Pier

Get ready for a full day of high-flying, tail-wagging action as Chesapeake DockDogs brings their nationally sanctioned DockDogs competition to District Pier on Saturday, August 8 from 10am-6pm. For the first time in DC, you can cheer on these canine athletes as they attempt to earn the title of Iron Dog!

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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
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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The Farmers Market SW

Visit the Farmers Market SW every Saturday morning through November at M Street Landing outside of Pitango, Philippe Chow, and Fish Shop. Shop for fresh produce, flowers, local goods, and more.

SHOP LOCAL

Parking at The Wharf

The Wharf has three underground parking garages. Check out our page with real-time updates to assist in planning your visit to The Wharf.

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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.

ALL ABOARD