DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Washington, D.C.

by Sawyer, Kem Knapp; O'Leary, Ian; Powers, Alice L.

• ISBN13: 9780756615529
• ISBN10: 0756615526
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-20
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Annual revisions and updates mean that DK Eyewitness Travel Guides just keep getting better and better. This guide to Washington, D.C., covers thesights and experiences of our nation's capital with information on restaurants, museums, monuments, hotels, and more--plus full-color photos,illustrations, and maps.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Guide	p. 6
Introducing Washington, DC
Four Great Days in Washington, DC	p. 10
Putting Washington, DC On the Map	p. 12
The History of Washington, DC	p. 16
Washington, DC At a Glance	p. 30
Washington, DC Through the Year	p. 36
Washington, DC Area by Area
Capitol Hill	p. 42
The Mall	p. 54
Old Downtown	p. 86
The White House and Foggy Bottom	p. 104
Georgetown	p. 120
Farther Afield	p. 128
Three Guided Walks	p. 146
Beyond Washington, DC	p. 152
Travelers' Needs
Where to Stay	p. 172
Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars	p. 182
Shopping in Washington, DC	p. 196
Entertainment in Washington, DC	p. 200
Survival Guide
Practical Information	p. 210
Travel Information	p. 218
Washington, DC Street Finder	p. 224
General Index	p. 230
Acknowledgments	p. 239
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