Frommer's Portable Washington, D.C.
4th Edition
Published on 15. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7645-6692-9 (ISBN)
Description
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 $70 a Day.
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 $70 a Day.
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Edition
4., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
FrommerMedia
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations, colour maps
Dimensions
Height: 18.6 cm
Width: 10 cm
Weight
141 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-6692-9 (9780764566929)
Schweitzer Classification
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Elise H. Ford
Frommer's Portable Washington, DC
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12/2000
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Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since 1985. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, the London-based Bradman's North America Guide, The Essential Guide to Business Travel, Ladies' Home Journal, and other national, regional, and trade publications. In addition to this guide, she is the author of Frommer's Washington, D.C. from $80 a Day, Frommer's Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C., and Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington.
Content
List of Maps.
1. Planning Your Trip to Washington, D.C.
1 Visitor Information.
2 When to Go.
Destination: Washington, D.C.-Red Alert Checklist.
Washington, D.C. Calendar of Events.
3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
4 Getting There.
2. Getting to Know Washington, D.C.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.
3. Where to Stay.
1 Capitol Hill/The Mall.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
2 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW.
3 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West.
4 Adams-Morgan.
5 Dupont Circle.
6 Foggy Bottom/West End.
7 Georgetown.
8 Woodley Park.
4. Where to Dine.
1 Capitol Hill.
Dining at Sightseeing Attractions.
2 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW.
Family-Friendly Restaurants.
3 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West.
4 U Street Corridor.
5 Adams-Morgan.
6 Dupont Circle.
7 Foggy Bottom/West End.
8 Georgetown.
9 Woodley Park.
5. Exploring Washington, D.C.
1 The Three Houses of Government.
Call Ahead.
2 The Major Memorials.
3 The Smithsonian Museums.
4 Elsewhere on the Mall.
5 Other Government Agencies.
6 More Museums.
7 Other Attractions.
8 Parks & Gardens.
9 Organized Tours.
6. Shopping.
7. Washington, D.C., After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 The Club & Music Scene.
Late-Night Bites.
3 The Bar Scene.
Arlington Row.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.
1. Planning Your Trip to Washington, D.C.
1 Visitor Information.
2 When to Go.
Destination: Washington, D.C.-Red Alert Checklist.
Washington, D.C. Calendar of Events.
3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.
4 Getting There.
2. Getting to Know Washington, D.C.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.
3. Where to Stay.
1 Capitol Hill/The Mall.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
2 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW.
3 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West.
4 Adams-Morgan.
5 Dupont Circle.
6 Foggy Bottom/West End.
7 Georgetown.
8 Woodley Park.
4. Where to Dine.
1 Capitol Hill.
Dining at Sightseeing Attractions.
2 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW.
Family-Friendly Restaurants.
3 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West.
4 U Street Corridor.
5 Adams-Morgan.
6 Dupont Circle.
7 Foggy Bottom/West End.
8 Georgetown.
9 Woodley Park.
5. Exploring Washington, D.C.
1 The Three Houses of Government.
Call Ahead.
2 The Major Memorials.
3 The Smithsonian Museums.
4 Elsewhere on the Mall.
5 Other Government Agencies.
6 More Museums.
7 Other Attractions.
8 Parks & Gardens.
9 Organized Tours.
6. Shopping.
7. Washington, D.C., After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 The Club & Music Scene.
Late-Night Bites.
3 The Bar Scene.
Arlington Row.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.