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Washington DC Waterfront

Washington DC Fish Market
Washington DC Fish Market

Closest Metro stop: L'Enfant Plaza
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The Washington DC Waterfront (view map) is known for its seafood restaurants and the famous DC Fish Market.  The Fish Market is located at the northern corner of Water Street tucked underneath the I-395 overpass and consists of many seafood stands selling fresh catch.  You can find pretty much any seafood you are looking for including fish, crabs, shrimp, oysters, lobster.  If you like, you can have the stores steam your selection right there or take the raw (or even alive) catch home to cook.  Even if you are not looking to buy seafood, the Fish Market is a widely visited tourist attraction.  Continuing south, you will come to East Potomac Park and Hains Point, the location of the famous "Awakening" statue.

Phillips Flagship - This venerable restaurant has been a fixture on Water Street, Washington DC for many years.  It offers a seafood buffet for lunch ($15) and dinner ($25).  The restaurant is right on the water and grants you waterfront views, and outdoor patio dining in warm weather.  Our favorite dishes on the buffet include the garlic mussels, steamed giant crawfish,  (view map).

Buy fresh seafood alive or have some steamed for you   Fresh fish of every variety can be found here
         
Phillips Flagship Seafood Restaurant   Paella and giant crawfish at the Flagship seafood buffet
         
Luxury boats and yachts moored at the DC waterfront   Buy Maine lobster and even oysters on the half-shell


Fresh seafood at the DC Fish Market

Washington DC Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Want to tour DC at your own pace? Discover Washington DC at your leisure with a one-day ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of Washington DC at your own pace. The Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour is the easiest way to get around town. You can hop on and off at any of the 19 stops as often as you like. Trolleys depart every 30 minutes.

Washington DC Guided Day Tour
During this shuttle tour, you'll see all the DC monuments and memorials up close and personal, and learn the history and trivia surrounding the US capital. It's great for kids and adults of all ages! This tour provides a great overview of the Washington DC if you have a limited time to visit.   Photo stops are made at major Washington DC monuments, and you'll be entertained and informed by the tour guide's expert commentary throughout the day.
 

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