The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.
11th Edition
Published on 1. April 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-470-88607-6 (ISBN)
Description
* Washington D.C. welcomes approximately 15 million domestic visitors each year, and 1.5 million are international visitors. (Washington D.C. Tourism Board)
* There are more than 100 restaurants in the downtown Washington DC area alone with Travel & Leisure calling it "one of the most exciting restaurant cities of the East Coast."
* The Washington Nationals Ball Park is the first green-certified ballpark in the United States. DC is also the first major city to require developers to adhere to guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council.
* There are more than 100 restaurants in the downtown Washington DC area alone with Travel & Leisure calling it "one of the most exciting restaurant cities of the East Coast."
* The Washington Nationals Ball Park is the first green-certified ballpark in the United States. DC is also the first major city to require developers to adhere to guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Series
Edition
11., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
FrommerMedia
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 20.3 cm
Width: 12.9 cm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
399 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-88607-6 (9780470886076)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Eve Zibart
The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.
Book
03/2009
10th Edition
Wiley
€15.90
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Person
Eve Zibart, author of several books, including The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans, The Unofficial Guide to New York, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-ups, and The Ethnic Food Lover's Companion, spent many (many!) years as a feature writer, nightlife columnist, and restaurant critic for the Washington Post and now contributes to Washingtonian and other magazines. As a frequently chastised aging athlete, she also keeps track of the fun trails, team stats, and hot workout trends--even when she's on the DL, which is more often these days. Her other passions are her black cat (she's a Halloween baby) and her vintage sports car (also black). And when it comes to shopping, she moves as fast as possible--usually in the opposite direction.
Content
List of Maps.
About the Author.
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
P A R T O N E Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gathering Information.
Where to Stay.
What to Pack.
Traveling with Children (and Perhaps Grandparents).
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Picking a Flight Plan (or Not).
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
P A R T T W O Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings 54
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
P A R T T H R E E Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center.
P A R T F O U R Getting In and Getting Around.
Coming into the City.
Arriving by Car.
Arriving by Plane.
Arriving by Train.
Arriving by Bus.
Getting Around Washington.
Taking the Metro: Just Do It.
Taxis.
Things the Natives Already Know.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
P A R T F I V E Sightseeing Tips, Tours, and Attractions.
So Much to See, So Little Time.
Happy Hours (The Sightseeing Kind).
Sign Up for a Group Tour or Fly Solo?
Taking an Orientation Tour.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
First-Timers' Tips and FAQs.
Washington's Attractions.
WASHINGTON ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
WASHINGTON ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
Maryland Suburbs.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
P A R T S I X Dining and Restaurants.
The Washington Cuisine Scene.
The Restaurants.
Bubbling Under the Hot 100.
The Best.
Restaurant Profiles.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
P A R T S E V E N Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Museum Shops.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Specialty Shopping.
P A R T E I G H T Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-up Monuments.
The Big-Ticket Venues.
Saving at the Box Office.
Live Music.
Swing Your Partner.
Comedy in Washington.
Gentlemen's (and Ladies') Clubs.
Nightlife Neighborhoods.
Profiles of Clubs and Nightspots.
NIGHTCLUBS BY TYPE.
P A R T N I N E Exercise and Recreation.
Working a Workout into Your Visit.
The Basic Drills.
Walking and Running.
Fitness Centers and Aerobics.
Recreational Sports.
Tennis.
Golf.
Swimming.
Ropes and Rocks.
Bicycling.
Rowing, Canoeing, and Kayaking.
Ice Skating.
Skiing.
Horseback Riding.
Spectator Sports.
Baseball.
Basketball.
Football and Soccer.
Hockey and Racquet Sports.
Horse Racing and Polo.
Subject Index.
Unofficial Guide Reader Survey.
LIST of MAPS.
VIII LIST OF MAPS.
Metro inside cover Washington at a Glance 2-3 Washington, D.C., Accommodations.
Dupont Circle Accommodations.
Washington, D.C., and Vicinity.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Washington-Dulles International Airport.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Washington Old Town Trolley.
Capitol Hill.
Washington, D.C., Attractions.
The National Mall.
Arlington
About the Author.
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
P A R T O N E Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gathering Information.
Where to Stay.
What to Pack.
Traveling with Children (and Perhaps Grandparents).
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Picking a Flight Plan (or Not).
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
P A R T T W O Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings 54
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
P A R T T H R E E Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center.
P A R T F O U R Getting In and Getting Around.
Coming into the City.
Arriving by Car.
Arriving by Plane.
Arriving by Train.
Arriving by Bus.
Getting Around Washington.
Taking the Metro: Just Do It.
Taxis.
Things the Natives Already Know.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
P A R T F I V E Sightseeing Tips, Tours, and Attractions.
So Much to See, So Little Time.
Happy Hours (The Sightseeing Kind).
Sign Up for a Group Tour or Fly Solo?
Taking an Orientation Tour.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
First-Timers' Tips and FAQs.
Washington's Attractions.
WASHINGTON ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
WASHINGTON ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
Maryland Suburbs.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
P A R T S I X Dining and Restaurants.
The Washington Cuisine Scene.
The Restaurants.
Bubbling Under the Hot 100.
The Best.
Restaurant Profiles.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
P A R T S E V E N Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Museum Shops.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Specialty Shopping.
P A R T E I G H T Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-up Monuments.
The Big-Ticket Venues.
Saving at the Box Office.
Live Music.
Swing Your Partner.
Comedy in Washington.
Gentlemen's (and Ladies') Clubs.
Nightlife Neighborhoods.
Profiles of Clubs and Nightspots.
NIGHTCLUBS BY TYPE.
P A R T N I N E Exercise and Recreation.
Working a Workout into Your Visit.
The Basic Drills.
Walking and Running.
Fitness Centers and Aerobics.
Recreational Sports.
Tennis.
Golf.
Swimming.
Ropes and Rocks.
Bicycling.
Rowing, Canoeing, and Kayaking.
Ice Skating.
Skiing.
Horseback Riding.
Spectator Sports.
Baseball.
Basketball.
Football and Soccer.
Hockey and Racquet Sports.
Horse Racing and Polo.
Subject Index.
Unofficial Guide Reader Survey.
LIST of MAPS.
VIII LIST OF MAPS.
Metro inside cover Washington at a Glance 2-3 Washington, D.C., Accommodations.
Dupont Circle Accommodations.
Washington, D.C., and Vicinity.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Washington-Dulles International Airport.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Washington Old Town Trolley.
Capitol Hill.
Washington, D.C., Attractions.
The National Mall.
Arlington