If you're looking for DC's hippest, busiest neighborhood, make note of this fact: The Wharf has its own app so residents can keep up with the openings of new shops and restaurants, the many events, and the latest news. The Wharf extends along the Potomac River, with Maine Avenue serving as the northeastern border. As one of the city's newer neighborhoods, the Wharf's first phase opened in October 2017.
With its 75 restaurants, marina, boardwalk, apartments, offices, the Municipal Fish Market, fishing piers, and shops, this mixed-use development is unique for a variety of reasons. Residents can walk along the boardwalk or hop aboard a water taxi -- the quickest way to reach the National Harbor, Georgetown, and Old Town Alexandria. Living along the water, residents enjoy activities like kayaking, sailing, and paddle-boarding. In the evening, you'll find residents enjoying live music along Pearl Street, at the Anthem, and at Union Stage.
