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Summary

With Frommer's, family vacations have never been so easy. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they've done the legwork for you and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us!This completely updated edition reveals the most fun and educational experiences for kids of all ages in the nation's capital. It's full of incredibly detailed tips - right down to which hotels offer cribs and rollaway beds and which restaurants offer high chairs and kids' menus. Inside you'll learn where to find hands-on, interactive museums; children's entertainment, from concerts and children's theater to puppet shows; tips for how to introduce your kids to the historic attractions; kid-oriented shopping, and parks and other places to play.

List of Maps
How to Feel Like a Washington, D.C.
Family
Frommer's Favorite Washington, D.C.
Family Experiences
Best Hotel Bets
Best Dining Bets
Best of the Best
Visitor Information
Money
What Things Cost in Washington, D.C.
When to Go
Calendar of Kids' Favorite Events
What to Pack
Health, Insurance & Safety
Words of Wisdom
Helpful Resources
The 21st-Century Traveler
Getting There
Show & Tell: Getting the Kids Interested in D.C.
Planning a Family Trip to Washington, D.C.
Orientation
The Neighborhoods in Brief
Getting Around
Getting to Georgetown
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.
Getting to Know Washington, D.C.
Capitol Hill
Convention Center
Downtown
Dupont Circle
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom
Upper Northwest
Suburban Maryland
Suburban Virginia
Bed & Breakfasts
Campgrounds
Family-Friendly Accommodations
Restaurants by Cuisine
Capitol Hill
Convention Center
Downtown
Foggy Bottom
Georgetown
Dupont Circle
Adams-Morgan
Upper Northwest
Suburban Maryland
Suburban Virginia
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Suggested Itineraries
Highlights for Kids: The Top Attractions by Age Group
The Smithsonian Institution
Activities That Don't Cost a Penny
A Gem of a Story
Where Children Can
Monuments, Memorials & the National Cathedral
The White House & Branches of the Government
Did You Know?
Don't Tear It Down
Break Time
For Kids with Special Interests
U.S. Navy Memorial & Visitor Center
Organized Tours
Exploring Washington, D.C. with Your Kids
Walking Tour 1: Georgetown
Walking Tour 2: Monuments
Walking Tour 3: Dupont Circle
Neighborhood Strolls
Parks, Gardens & Other Wide-Open Spaces
Outdoor Activities
Rides for Children
For the Active Family
The Shopping Scene
Shopping A to Z .Museum Stores
Shopping for the Whole Family
Freebies!
Theater
Dance
Music
Films
Puppet Shows
Story Hours
Spectator Sports
Entertainment for the Whole
Family
Theme-Park Thrills
Mount Vernon
Old Town Alexandria
Annapolis
Baltimore
Side Trips from Washington, D.C.
Preparing for Your Trip
Getting to the U.S.
Getting Around the U.S.
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler
Appendix: For International Visitors
Index
General Index
Accommodations Index
Restaurant Index
List of Maps
Washington, D.C. Area
Washington, D.C. at a Glance
Metro Stops
Taxi Zones
Tourmobile
Where to Stay in Washington, D.C.
Where to Dine in Central Washington, D.C.
Where to Dine in Georgetown
Where to Dine in Dupont Circle & Adams-Morgan
Washington, D.C. Attractions
The Mall
The National Zoological Park
Monuments & Memorials
Arlington National Cemetery
The White House Area
Capitol Hill
U.S. Capitol Floor Plan
Walking Tour: Georgetown
Walking Tour: Monuments
Walking Tour: Dupont Circle
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