Map 6 • Waterfront images

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Map 6

Once a relatively quiet section of town known for some of DC’s funkiest residential architecture, that all changed when Nationals Park opened. DC’s baseball stadium is the real deal—great views, friendly atmosphere, and it’s even got a Ben’s Chili Bowl! But as exciting as that is, much of this area is still a construction zone, with luxury condos going up faster than you can say “mixed use urban planning.”

image Landmarks

• Arena Stage • 1101 6th St SW
202-488-3300
Great theater.

• Bureau of Engraving and Printing •
14th St SW & C St SW
202-874-8888
Where to get your dead presidents.

• Fort Lesley J. McNair • 4th St SW & P St SW
For the Civil War buffs.

• Gangplank • 600 Water St SW
202-554-5000
A Washington Channel neighborhood of boat-dwellers.

• Nationals Park • 1500 South Capitol St SE
202-547-9077
Deep, I don’t think it’s playable: Parking garage!

• Odyssey Cruises • N Water St & W 6th Ave
888-741-0281
Dining and dancing on the Potomac river.

• Spirit of Washington • 6th St SW & Water St SW
202-484-2320
Experience Washington by boat.

• Thomas Law House • 1252 6th St SW
Impressive house, not open to the public.

• Tiber Island • 429 N St SW
202-554-4844
Looking for an apartment?

• USS Sequoia • Maine Ave SW & 6th St SW
202-333-0011
Rent it when the VP isn’t in the mood to play Mr. Howell.

image Nightlife

• Cantina Marina • 600 Water St SW
202-554-8396
Ordering advice: avoid the cantina; go with the marina.

• Half Street Fairgrounds • 1299 Half St SE
202-646-0045
Pretend you’re a Nationals relief pitcher and get blitz.

image Restaurants

• Cantina Marina • 600 Water St SW
202-554-8396 • $$
Cantina Marina-Island Vacation in the City.

• CityZen • 1330 Maryland Ave SW
202-787-6148 • $$$$$
The most expensive place you might dine

• Jenny’s Asian Fusion • 1000 Water St SW
202-554-2202 • $$$
Good food but depressing atmosphere, regardless of the water view

• Justin’s Café • 1025 1st St SE
202-692-1009 • $
”Fast casual” food and fancy drinks, near the ballpark.

• Phillip’s Seafood • 900 Water St SW
202-488-8515 • $$$
Fresh Atlantic fish not worth pathetic portions and lousy service.

• The Pier 7 • 650 Water St SW
202-554-2500 • $$
Showy waterfront seafood.

• Sou’Wester • 1330 Maryland Ave SW
202-787-6148 • $$$
Homestyle Southern food replace Cafe MoZu at the Mandarin Oriental.

image Shopping

• Maine Avenue Fish Market • 1100 Maine Ave SW
202-484-2722
Fresh off the boat.

• Safeway • 1100 4th St SW
202-554-9155
Swank newly renovated store is a welcome addition to SW.