A real attempt has been made to make District Wharf visitor friendly. In addition to the bonfire in a previous picture, there is also a “campfire” on the promenade around which people can sit. Firewood is stored in gray containers on either side of it, with attendants standing by to feed the flames.

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We finally visited the District Wharf, a new development on the Anacostia River. It’s mainly restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as a place to just hang out on the water, but a welcome change from the derelict area that used to exist here. There are plans to expand it even further into a major attraction for tourists and residents alike.

Ayasuluk fortress, posted earlier