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Wharf

The Wharf embodies the best of waterfront living.

Casual cafes and fine dining. Jazz performances and rock concerts. Neighborhood events and international festivals. Cherry blossoms and ice skating on a pier. Rum tastings and boating excursions. As a resident of The Channel, you can walk to everything – shows, restaurants, shops, hotels, piers, parks. As part of the beautiful Southwest Waterfront community, you’ll live moments from the National Mall, Washington DC’s most beloved monuments and memorials, arts venues, sporting events, and more.

When you make your home at The Channel, you’ll join the ranks of those who live life amplified.

Explore the area

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      • Bistro Du Jour

      • Chopsmith

      • Fogo de Chao

      • Grazie Grazie

      • Ilili

      • La Vie

      • Mi Vida

      • Pink Tiger on the Wharf

      • Potomac Distilling Company (Tiki TNT)

      • Shake Shack

      • Colada Shop

      • Toastique

      • Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

      • The Anthem

      • Bella Moda Salon and Spa

      • Cordial Craft Wine, Beer & Spirits

      • CVS

      • Diament Gifts & Accessories

      • Dock Shop

      • Georgetown Optician

      • GLO30

      • InStyle Nail Bar

      • Lip Lab

      • Politics & Prose

      • Shop Made in DC

      • Sole Wash

      • Spa Pendry

      • The Press

      • The Spa at the Wharf

      • The UPS Store

      • Wharf Financial

      • Benjamin Banneker Park

      • Safeway

      • Goddard School

      • The Britleys School

    DINE, SEE A SHOW & SHOP

    The Wharf is D.C.’s ultimate destination for dining and entertainment. Savor flavors from Del Mar, Mi Vida, Hank’s Oyster Bar, and the historic Municipal Fish Market, then catch live music at The Anthem or Pearl Street Warehouse. Shops, boutiques, and waterfront views make every visit unforgettable.

    Explore

    SO MUCH TO EXPLORE ON THE WHARF

    The Wharf reconnects D.C. to the Potomac with a mile-long waterfront promenade for strolling, dining, and shopping. Enjoy four public piers offering kayaking, paddleboarding, swings, fitness classes, seasonal ice skating, and concerts. A robust water taxi system links The Wharf to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor, while the active marina and yacht club welcome visiting boats.

    STAY AT THE WHARF

    Want to offer something a little more special than the couch for visiting friends? The Wharf offers a one-of-a-kind selection of places for visitors to stay, with iconic views and easy access to all the best city sights:

    • The first Canopy by Hilton Hotel in North America
    • Hyatt House, an extended-stay hotel offering all the comforts of home
    • Intercontinental Hotel, offering distinctive guestrooms and suites, plus meeting and event spaces

    So Many Options

    Getting Here

    Getting to and from The Channel could not be easier, with so many options available to you. Explore the nearby L’Enfant and Waterfront Metro stations. Capital Bikeshare and dedicated bike paths make it easy to pedal here. Board the regional water taxi from Transit Pier, right outside your building. And access to highways, regional train stations and airports is easy from here.

    Easily Accessible

    No other location in the region is as easily accessible as The Wharf. Centrally located in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area, this waterfront neighborhood can be reached through all imaginable modes of transportation—from car and public transportation to bike and boat—and offers plenty of parking.

    • 5 Metro lines and a VRE station nearby
    • 10 minutes by car to Reagan National Airport and Union Station
    • 2,500 parking spaces
    • 1,750 bike parking spaces
    • 1/2 mile of dedicated bike path
    • 4 Capital Bike Share stations
    • 5 stops on the Water Taxi service

    Dynamic living on DC’s most desirable waterfront

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