where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

Spring has sprung 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

Running of the Chihuahuas

May 2, 2026

2pm – 5pm

District Pier

Small Dogs, Big Fun. The 14th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas includes a day of fun, festivities and fundraising.

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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

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

Cherry Blossom Sips at The Wharf

Enjoy petals and pours this spring at The Wharf! Now through March 30, sip into the season with cherry blossom inspired cocktails at participating Wharf restaurants.

COCKTAILS

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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