Waterfronts In & Around DC
Discover boat cruises, tours and more from The Wharf to National Harbor and everywhere in between
When visiting the Capital Region, hop on a water taxi or river cruise and plan to take advantage of one of the nation’s greatest collections of riverfront communities. Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria got their start as bustling ports in the mid-1700s and continue to be thriving neighborhoods today. Reinvigorated waterfronts are connecting the city back to the water at The Wharf and Capitol Riverfront. Meanwhile, attractions pepper the shoreline stretching from Arlington to National Harbor to George Washington’s Mount Vernon and beyond. Start your waterfront adventure today.
From summertime boat tours to live concerts on the pier, there’s always something fun to do on or near the water in the metro DC area. Discover the region’s exciting waterfront communities with all of these things to do.