where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

It's almost summertime in Washington, DC. Join us along the waterfront this season for our free festivals, s'mores at Camp Wharf, and so much more.

View our Events Calendar and join our festivities.

Wharf Events Calendar

Featured Event

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf: Wicked (Sing-A-Long)

May 29, 2025

7pm – 10pm

Transit Pier

Get your family and friends together this summer for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico Beer. On Thursdays through August 28, The Wharf will show a wide range of fan-favorite movies on our outdoor LED screen.

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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.

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

Free rides on

SW Shuttle

Easy access to

Trains, Buses & DC Circulator

Boat slips

550

Public piers

Catch the

Water Taxi & Jitney

Capital Bikeshare stations

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

Visit Camp Wharf

Play Ball! It’s time for two of summer’s favorite pastimes – baseball and s’mores. Don’t miss the Washington National’s 20th Anniversary themed pop-up at Camp Wharf. There’s everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, roasting sticks, and a wood burning fire.

S'mores & more

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.

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