The Wharf

Washington, D.C. · United States of America

The Wharf, United States of America
Photo: Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons, No restrictions via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
April–October
Budget
$$
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible
Coordinates
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This mile-long waterfront district along the Washington Channel blends historic maritime heritage with modern development. Its anchor is the Municipal Fish Market, considered among the oldest continuously operating open-air seafood markets in the country, where vendors sell fresh catch from floating barges. Around it, piers, promenades, restaurants, and concert venues draw crowds, with water taxis linking to other parts of the city and views across the channel.

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