The Wharf Hosts Its First Cruise Ship Since Opening
April 23, 2018
The Wharf welcomed American Constitution, its first visiting cruise ship since opening, on Sunday, April 22.
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The Wharf welcomed American Constitution, its first visiting cruise ship since opening, on Sunday, April 22.
It may feel like a never-ending deep freeze between the political parties in Congress, but rest assured that spring in Washington, D.C., is just around the corner. Whether you’re headed downtown to see the cherry blossoms, planning to hit up the Nationals’ opening day or just visiting for the weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the nation’s capital as the weather warms.
In Washington D.C., the reign of stodgy, stuffy steakhouses is thankfully a thing of the past. Because in the past few years alone, our nation's capital has nabbed several coveted titles, including Bon Appetit's Restaurant City of the Year. On top of that, local restaurants are finally being considered for inclusion in the Michelin Guide.
Fox Architects Principal Derek Wood walked late last week onto the rooftop terrace of a trophy-class office building his company designed at The Wharf, wearing a white hard hat, boots and a blue suit, to take in the panoramic views.
DC’s annual National Cherry Blossom Festival returns this spring, from March 20 to April 15. The Southwest Waterfront has always been a prime viewing area to see the beautiful blooms, and this year The Wharf is adding even more exciting events and activities to the world-famous festival lineup. Read on to find out how to experience the cherry blossoms at The Wharf.
Among the signature events are the Blossom Kite Festival, Petalpalooza (a daylong music and arts festival and evening fireworks show) and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Plus, this year the festival partnered with iHeartRadio for the inaugural Blossom Bash concert on April 6 at The Anthem at The Wharf.
Our regional Water Taxi service is open for 2018, with service to and from The Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor.
Our pick for the most exciting residential development of 2017 is the Channel at The Wharf. Of the four residential buildings (two of them condos, two apartments) to open in the new $2.5 billion neighborhood on the Southwest waterfront, this one is by far the most tricked out.
Introducing one of the best ways to view the city and the easiest mode of transportation to get to destinations on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers: our new water taxi. And if you just want to get across the Washington Channel, catch our jitney to East Potomac Park for a round of golf or a leisurely stroll.
Travel the WaterfrontThe District’s most noteworthy companies and retailers are setting down roots at The Wharf. Among the best commercial real estate in DC, our trophy spaces and prime retail locations provide prominent visibility and an attractive location with sweeping vistas and a lively after-work dining and entertainment scene.
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