Capitol Riverfront

Pay homage to the naval history at the U.S. Navy Museum. The Washington Nationals attract a passionate Major League Baseball fan base, and their ballpark features jaw-dropping views of the U.S. Capitol dome from many of its more than 40,000 seats. Adjacent to Nationals Park, the open-air Bullpen hosts bands, food trucks and beer sellers pre- and post-game. Audi Field, home to Major League Soccer's D.C. United, can also be found nearby. The state-of-the-art urban facility will host a variety of sporting and cultural events, community activities and concerts.

Riverfront parks and green spaces take advantage of the area’s natural beauty. The Yards Park encompasses a series of mod outdoor rooms, a dramatic bridge and water features for all to enjoy. This park is an ideal place for recreation, special events and festivals throughout the year, including a free concert series on summer Friday nights. You’ll find more water features, a restaurant and a seasonal ice rink at nearby Canal Park, which also plays host to a farmers' market and free outdoor summer movie series.

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In recent years, the dining scene has blossomed along with the rest of the ‘hood, with hot spots ranging from Bluejacket for house-made beer and The Salt Line for locally-sourced seafood, to District Winery for waterfront views paired with vino and upmarket Osteria Morini, which focuses on Northern Italian specialties in rustic-modern surrounds. If it's coffee you crave, treat yourself to eclectic pours from Slipstream.

Outdoor recreation shines in the Capitol Riverfront with the high-flying Trapeze School NY/Washington, DC, where you can literally learn circus tricks, and waterfront outfitter Ballpark Boathouse, which offer kayak and standup paddleboard rentals complemented by views of the river's wildlife.