Frommer's Portable Washington D.C

by Ford, Elise Hartman

• ISBN13: 9780764561559
• ISBN10: 0764561553
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide-but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This handy, easy-to-carry guide is the perfect companion as you explore the monuments and memorials of the nation's capital. Our author, a longtime resident, knows all the ins and outs, and she'll take you straight to the highlights, from the Smithsonian museums to the White House. She's carefully chosen a great selection of hotels and restaurants in all price categories, and she'll also show you where to find the hottest bars, clubs, and cafes. With detailed maps and lots of insider advice, Frommer's puts the best of D.C. at your fingertips! If you'd like to explore in greater depth, check out Frommer's Washington, D.C. or Frommer's Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling on a tight budget, check out Frommer's Washington, D.C., from $80 a Day.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	vii
Planning a Trip to Washington, D.C.	1	(12)
Visitor Information	1	(1)
When to Go	1	(6)
Washington Calendar of Events	2	(5)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	7	(3)
Your Tax Dollars at Work	8	(2)
Getting There	10	(3)
Getting to Know Washington, D.C.	13	(15)
Orientation	13	(6)
Helpful Telephone Numbers & Web Sites	15	(1)
The Neighborhoods in Brief	16	(3)
Getting Around	19	(9)
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.	26	(2)
Accommodations	28	(34)
Capitol Hill/The Mall	29	(4)
Downtown, East of 16th Street NW	33	(7)
Behind Bars: The Willard's Round Robin Bartender Tells All	36	(4)
Downtown, 16th Street NW & West	40	(4)
Adams-Morgan	44	(2)
Dupont Circle	46	(6)
Foggy Bottom/West End	52	(5)
Family-Friendly Hotels	53	(4)
Georgetown	57	(3)
Woodley Park	60	(2)
Dining	62	(35)
Capitol Hill	62	(6)
Downtown, East of 16th Street NW	68	(6)
Downtown, 16th Street NW & West	74	(5)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	78	(1)
Adams-Morgan	79	(4)
Dupont Circle	83	(4)
Foggy Bottom/West End	87	(3)
Georgetown	90	(4)
Glover Park	94	(1)
Dining at Sightseeing Attractions	95	(2)
Exploring Washington, D.C.	97	(47)
The Three Major Houses of Government	97	(7)
The Presidential Memorials	104	(5)
The Smithsonian Museums	109	(13)
Elsewhere on the Mall	122	(4)
Other Government Agencies	126	(4)
War Memorials	130	(2)
Other Attractions	132	(9)
Organized Tours	141	(1)
Outdoor Pursuits	142	(2)
Shopping the District	144	(8)
Washington, D.C., After Dark	152	(18)
Theater	153	(2)
Other Performing Arts	155	(4)
The Club & Music Scene	159	(6)
The Bar Scene	165	(5)
Index	170
General Index	170
Accommodations Index	176
Restaurant Index	177