From the White House to the Smithsonian, from the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial, there's more than enough to see and do in the nation's capital. If you want to the best of the district nightlife, culture, and historical sites included this handy, friendly guide will help you enjoy everything Washington has to offer. Inside you'll find: - The very best free attractions - A calendar of events for every season - Tips for travelers with special needs or interests - Metro maps and bus routes for getting around - A special shoppers guide to great bargains - Family itineraries and great day trips Like every For Dummies travel guide, Washington D.C. For Dummies includes: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice - What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip - The best restaurants and hotels for every budget - Lots of detailed maps
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Tom Price has lived in and written about Washington for more than two decades. As a journalist who focuses on government and politics, he knows the ins and outs of official Washington. As the parent of a Washington native who is making the transition from high school to college, he's discovered the best Washington places for kids of all ages. As a long-time D.C. resident, he's found fun and interesting Washington experiences for adults of all ages as well, having repeatedly explored the city with his family and visiting friends. From late 1982 through 1995, Tom was a correspondent in the Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau. Since then, he has been a freelance writer whose work has appeared in books, magazines, and newspapers and on Internet sites. With his wife, Susan Crites Price, Tom is coauthor of The Working Parents Help Book: Practical Advice for Dealing with the Day-to-Day Challenges of Kids and Careers, which won a Parents' Choice Award, was a Scholastic Book Club selection, and has been featured by "Today," "Oprah," and other broadcast and print media. Previously, Tom, a Pittsburgh native, reported for newspapers in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Introduction; Part I - Getting Started; Chapter 1 - Discovering the Best of Washington, D.C; Chapter 2 - Deciding When to Go; Chapter 3 - Planning Your Budget; Chapter 4 - Tips for Travelers with Special Needs; Part II - Ironing Out the Details; Chapter 5 - Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - Getting to D.C; Chapter 6 - Deciding Where to Stay; Chapter 7 - Booking the Best Hotel Room Your Money Can Buy; Chapter 8 - Washington's Best Hotels; Chapter 9 - Tying Up the Loose Ends; Part III - Settling in to Washington, D.C; Chapter 10 - Orienting Yourself in Washington, D.C; Chapter 11 - Getting Around Washington, D.C; Chapter 12 - Keeping Your Cash in Check; Part IV - Dining in D.C; Chapter 13 - Getting the Lowdown on D.C.'s Dining Scene; Chapter 14 - Washington's Best Restaurants; Chapter 15 - On the Lighter Side - Top Picks for Snacks and Meals on the Go; Part V - Exploring Washington, D.C; Chapter 16 - Washington's Top Sights; Chapter 17 - More Cool Things to See and Do; Chapter 18 - Seeing Washington by Guided Tour; Chapter 19 - A Shopper's Guide to Washington, D.C; Chapter 20 - Itineraries for Cutting Washington Down to Size; Chapter 21 - Exploring Beyond Washington - Three Great Day Trips; Part VI - Living It Up After the Sun Goes Down - D.C. Nightlife; Chapter 22 - Washington's Cultural Scene; Chapter 23 - Hitting the Clubs and Bars; Part VII - The Part of Tens; Chapter 24 - Top Ten D.C. Views; Chapter 25 - Driving Around D.C; Appendix - Quick Concierge; Worksheets; Index
