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With plenty of dining, entertainment and recreation options, this booming southeast DC neighborhood offers a memorable experience right on the water.
Boating on the Anacostia River is abound at Ballpark Boathouse with kayaks and canoes for rent throughout the spring and summer. Join Ballpark Boathouse for a Twilight Tour to boat along the river with friends and watch the sunset from your kayak. Paddle around the historic Anacostia and check out sites like the Capitol, Washington Navy Yard and Fort McNair. The tour lasts less than two hours, is great for beginner paddlers and includes kayak, life jacket, paddle and experienced guides.
You can become an Anacostia River Explorer thanks to Anacostia Riverkeeper, which offers free, scenic and incredibly educational tours year-round. Don’t have a fishing rod and want to fish? No worries. Head to Diamond Teague Park for free catch and release fishing, a wonderful experience for kids and kids at heart with fishing equipment included.
Enjoy brunch, the most important meal of the weekend, on a patio overlooking the river at plenty of Capitol Riverfront restaurants, including Osteria Morini, Agua 301, The Salt Line and All-Purpose Pizzeria. No matter the cuisine or sweet-savory preference, these options are sure to please.
The splash features in Canal Park and Yards Park are open spring through fall. In Yards Park, kids love wading in the canal basin (swim diapers are required for toddlers) and adults love sitting along the edge of the basin cooling off with generous breezes from the river. In Canal Park, there are 42 dancing fountains to provide fun relief from the heat.
Enjoy music every Friday night of the summer at the Yards Park boardwalk stage. Pack a picnic basket for the family or pick up takeout from one of the many Capitol Riverfront restaurants and enjoy beer and wine for purchase.
Break a sweat with free daily fitness classes at Yards Park and Canal Park during the summer season in partnership with local fitness providers and experts. From yoga to bootcamp, there’s fitness for everyone throughout the summer. Check out the Capitol Riverfront events calendar for the latest info.
Every Thursday night in the summer, bring lawn chairs and a picnic basket to Canal Park for a movie night under the stars. Find even more outdoor movies in Washington, DC.
Pack lunch or dinner to dine in Yards Park with a date, friends or family and enjoy a front-seat view of the river. After dining, take in the breathtaking views of the Anacostia, catch a Washington Nationals game or play in the popular Yards Park water features.
For a more scenic workout, incorporate a jog or stroll along the river on the Yards Park boardwalk, which stretches from the Washington Navy Yard to Nationals Park.
With about 50 boat slips in multiple finger piers, the marina spans from the east end of the iconic pedestrian bridge in Yards Park to the border of the Washington Navy Yard. The marina is available for short-term docking to grab a bite to eat in the neighborhood or to enjoy the sights and sounds of a Friday night concert at Yards Park.
Check out District Winery – DC’s first urban winery – with flights of rosé, chardonnay, zinfandel and much more. The winery’s restaurant features one of the city’s best patios, overlooking Yards Park and the Anacostia River. District Winery also offers tours for the more adventurous wine lovers and date night specials for couples.
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