The Wharf Way: A Waterfront Day in DC

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Sun, seafood, and waterfront vibes await. Start with coffee, wander through street art, feast on oysters, and kayak into golden hour before ending your day with cocktails under string lights. This is DC’s chillest, most scenic adventure.

Starting Point: Capital Hilton | 1001 16th St NW

Breakfast: Maman | 750 9th St NW, Suite 101

  1. Uber/Lyft: ~$9 (0.9 miles)
  2. Walking: 0.8 miles (~15 mins)
  3. A cozy, French-inspired café inside the Eaton Hotel—great coffee and pastries in a charming space

Activity 1: Tour Culture House DC | 700 Delaware Ave SW

  1. From Maman
  2. Uber/Lyft: ~$10 (2.4 miles)
  3. Metro: Walk 6 mins to Gallery Place/Chinatown → take Green Line to Waterfront Station (~10 mins ride) → walk 0.4 miles (~8 mins)
  4. Total Metro time: ~25–27 mins

Activity 2: Visit Municipal Fish Market | 1100 Maine Ave SW

  1. From Culture House
  2. Walking: 0.3 miles (~7 mins)
  3. Uber/Lyft: ~$8 (0.5 miles)
  4. One of the oldest continuously operating open-air fish markets in the U.S.

Lunch: Hank’s Oyster Bar | 701 Wharf Street SW

  1. From the Fish Market
  2. Walking: 0.3 miles (~7 mins) along the waterfront
  3. Enjoy fresh seafood, great views, and a laid-back vibe at this Wharf favorite

Activity 3: Stroll the Boardwalk or Rent a Kayak at The Wharf Boathouse

  1. From Hank’s Oyster Bar
  2. Walking: 0.3 miles (~7 mins)
  3. No transit needed — just keep soaking up the waterfront atmosphere
  4. Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and great views of the river available to rent

Dinner: Limani | 670 Wharf St SW

  1. From The Wharf Boathouse
  2. Walking: 0.2 miles (~5 mins)
  3. Upscale Mediterranean restaurant with great ambiance right on the water

Bar Suggestion: Tiki TNT | 1130 Maine Ave SW

  1. From Limani
  2. Walking: 0.3 miles (~6 mins)
  3. Tropical drinks, rooftop views, and bold décor — a fun way to cap the day