where DC meets its water

Welcome to The Wharf

Cozy up at The Wharf this winter. Warm up at our restaurants, skate at the ice rink, shop at our stores, and explore more along the waterfront.

View our Events Calendar and join our winter festivities.

Wharf Events Calendar
Featured Event

Rock the Rink at The Wharf

calendar icon Jan. 16, 2025
clock icon 6pm – 10pm
map marker icon The Wharf Ice Rink

Join fellow hockey fans at The Wharf to Rock the Rink with the Washington Capitals. Skate at The Wharf Ice Rink and enjoy a DJ, Caps gear giveaways, and more. We’ll also broadcast the Capitals’ away game on the jumbotron screen.

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 in Garage 3

This January and February of 2025 from Sunday-Wednesday, park in Garage 3 for a $10 flat rate for up to 3 hours. This special is only permitted in Garage 3 located at 602 Water St SW

Learn More

Lace Up Your Skates

Experience The Wharf Ice Rink—DC’s only over-water ice skating rink. Now through February, come to Transit Pier right outside The Anthem and lace up your skates—bring your own or rent some rink-side—to glide over the ice and enjoy amazing views of the water and monuments. 

Ice Skating Info