{"id":113087,"date":"2021-02-17T07:40:36","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T15:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=113087"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:26:14","slug":"living-in-navy-yard-the-hottest-neighborhood-in-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/living-in-navy-yard-the-hottest-neighborhood-in-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Navy Yard, the Hottest Neighborhood in D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past 200 years, the locals have never referred to the urban riverfront area, from southeast Washington to the South of Capitol Hill and North of the Anacostia River, as anything other than The Navy Yard. However, it was given the name of Capitol Riverfront by the neighborhood Business Improvement District, to make it more attractive to investors and developers. You will find that most businesses will refer to the area with the branded name of Capitol Waterfront.<\/p>\n

The area is home to the Nationals Park baseball stadium and the Audi Field, located at Buzzard Point, since 2018. There are sports bars, beer gardens, and wineries nearby. It\u2019s also great for exploring history dating back to the American Revolution at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy.<\/p>\n

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The area is about 2 miles away from Capitol Hill and Eastern Market and about a mile away from the National Mall and Barracks\u2019 Row. The Southwest Waterfront is about two and a half miles away.<\/p>\n

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Set along nearly two miles of the beautiful Anacostia River, this fast-growing neighborhood provides waterfront activities for all ages during the warmer months of the year.<\/p>\n

What to do<\/h3>\n

The Navy Yard neighborhood has two large parks – Canal Park and Yards Park – as well as six other public parks. Navy Yard has both a residential and urban feel to it, which is unique.<\/p>\n

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Diamond Teague Park is a great spot for families to go catch-and-release fishing, and free fishing equipment is available.<\/p>\n

You can cheer on two professional sports teams in Navy Yard, the championship Washington Nationals baseball team, and the local soccer team, D.C. United. Both have stadiums in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

The river offers an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, kayaking or canoeing on rentals from the Ballpark Boathouse. Guided tours are offered by experienced guides, which are a great way for beginners to paddle around this historic area along the Anacostia.<\/p>\n

There are many outdoor activities, including free outdoor movies, festivals, a Farmer\u2019s Market to buy fresh produce. Free fitness classes are also offered in the neighborhood. There is so much to see and do within walking distance, including a variety of restaurants, microbreweries, and wineries.<\/p>\n

Where to eat & drink<\/h3>\n

Dacha Beer Garden, which has the feel of the traditional Bavarian beer garden, is a local favorite. They offer options for the whole family and dogs are also welcome. Bluejacket Brewery is also very popular as well as District Winery.<\/p>\n

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