Washington, D.C.

As one of the great American cities, Washington naturally deserves a great guide book, and this one is complete with tours of the capital's rich museums and monuments. Beyond the White House and Capitol Hill are the district's neighborhoods and trendy nightspots. Illustrations. Maps.

Portrait

11

(56)

Geography

12

(4)

History

16

(30)

Politics

46

(9)

Economy

55

(1)

Population

56

(1)

Cultural Life

57

(4)

Architecture

61

(6)

Practical Information

67

(28)

Entrance Formalities

67

(1)

Embassies and Consulates

68

(2)

Tourist Information

70

(1)

Guided Tours

71

(1)

Getting to Washington

72

(7)

Getting Around the City

79

(3)

Time Difference

82

(1)

Business Hours

82

(1)

Public Holidays

82

(1)

Money and Banking

83

(2)

Mail and Telecommunications

85

(1)

Climate and Clothing

86

(1)

Insurance

87

(1)

Health

87

(1)

Emergencies

88

(1)

Shopping

89

(1)

Taxes and Tipping

89

(1)

Advice for Smokers

89

(1)

Safety and Security

90

(1)

Travelling with Children

90

(1)

Travellers with Disabilities

90

(1)

Gay and Lesbian Life

90

(2)

Miscellaneous

92

(3)

Exploring

95

(148)

Tour A: Capitol Hill

98

(16)

Tour B: Downtown

114

(16)

Tour C: The White House and Surroundings

130

(18)

Tour D: The Mall

148

(34)

Tour E: Dupont Circle

182

(7)

Tour F: Embassy Row and Kalorama

189

(5)

Tour G: Foggy Bottom

194

(5)

Tour H: The Banks of the Anacostia River

199

(8)

Tour I: Arlington

207

(6)

Tour J: Other Washington Attractions

213

(6)

Tour K: Georgetown

219

(13)

Tour L: The Outskirts of Washington

232

(11)

Outdoors

243

(8)

Parks

243

(1)

Outdoor Activities

244

(7)

Accommodations

251

(32)

Capitol Hill Area

254

(4)

Downtown

258

(4)

Near the White House

262

(3)

Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan

265

(7)

Foggy Bottom

272

(4)

Embassy Row and Kalorama

276

(2)

Georgetown

278

(5)

Restaurants

283

(46)

Capitol Hill

287

(3)

Downtown and the Mall

290

(8)

The White House and Surrounding Area

298

(2)

Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan

300

(15)

Foggy Bottom

315

(4)

Anacostia Area

319

(1)

Around the Cathedral

319

(1)

Waterfront Riverside

320

(1)

Georgetown

320

(6)

Alexandria

326

(3)

Entertainment

329

(20)

Circus

330

(1)

Dance

330

(1)

Opera and Classical Music

331

(1)

Theatre

331

(3)

Improv and Comedy

334

(1)

Movie Theatres

335

(1)

Spectator Sports

336

(1)

Bars and Nightclubs

337

(12)

Shopping

349

(12)

Art Galleries in Dupont Circle and Georgetown

349

(2)

The Main Shopping Centres

351

(2)

Travel Accessories

353

(1)

Bookshops

353

(2)

Clothing Stores

355

(1)

Children's Stores

356

(1)

Photo Equipment

357

(1)

Music

357

(1)

Florists

358

(1)

Wine and Spirits

358

(1)

Candy and Chocolates

359

(1)

Jewellery

359

(1)

Sporting Goods

360

(1)

Miscellaneous

361

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