Waterfronts in Washington DC
6 places · Rivers, bays & harbor scenery
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
A mile of Potomac riverfront with views of Key Bridge, Roosevelt Island, and the Virginia shore. Kayakers, scullers, and rowers add life to the scene throughout the day.
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Washington Harbour
Georgetown's fountain plaza and marina district offers sweeping views of the Potomac, the Key Bridge, and the Virginia shoreline. The tiered terraces and sculpted fountains create layered compositions at every hour.
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FDR Memorial
Seven and a half acres of waterfalls, sculpture, and quiet garden rooms trace the years of FDR's presidency. The cascading water walls are among DC's most photogenic features.
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The Wharf
A mile-long waterfront development on the Anacostia with marina views, sunset terraces, and glittering reflections of the city lights on the water at night.
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Meridian Hill Park Cascades
A 13-basin cascading fountain is the centerpiece of this formal Italianate park in Columbia Heights - the longest cascading fountain in North America.
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Yards Park
An industrial waterfront park on the Anacostia River with cable-bridge pedestrian crossings, sculpture, and views of the Navy Yard - a modern urban landscape gem.