The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.
12th Edition
Published on 13. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-62809-016-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. by Eve Zibart and Bob Sehlinger is the insider's guide to Washington at its best, with more than 75 restaurant reviews and hotels ranked for value and quality. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, this guide takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything from hotels, restaurants, and attractions to rental car companies and guided tours. This indispensable travel companion lets readers know what's available in every category, from the best to the worst, and includes detailed step-by-step plans for making the most of time in the nation's capital.
Reviews / Votes
" The author, Eve Zibart, grabbed my attention from the first page of the preface." - Chris Christensen, Amateur Traveler "This is a very informative and well laid out guide book and because it is quick to read and light to carry, it is indispensable for anyone visiting Washington, D.C." - David H. Traveling TalesMore details
Edition
12th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham, AL
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
B&W photos, 30 maps, Tables
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 131 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62809-016-1 (9781628090161)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Eve Zibart is the author of several books in the Unofficial Guides series. A contributor to Washingtonian and other magazines, she lives in Washington, D.C. Bob Sehlinger, a Lowell Thomas Award--winning journalist, lives in Birmingham, AL.
Content
Introduction Welcome to Washington About This Guide Part One: 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) Part Two: Accommodations Deciding Where to Stay Getting a Good Deal on a Room Tips for Business Travelers Accommodations: Rated and Ranked Part Three: Visiting Washington on Business Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall The Washington COnvention Center Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center Part Four: Getting In and Getting Around Coming into the City Getting Around Washington Taking the Metro: Just Do It Taxis Things the Natives Already Know How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe Part Five: Sightseeing Tips, Tours, and Attractions So Much to See, So Little Time Happy Hours (The Sightseeing Kind) Sign Up for a Group Tour of Fly Solo? Taking an Orientation Tour The Best Inside Tours in Town First-Timers' Tips and FAQs Washington's Attractions Maryland Suburbs Virginia Suburbs Excursions beyond the Beltway Part Six: Dining and Restaurants The Washington Cuisine Scene The Restaurants Bubbling Under the Hot 100 The Best... Restaurant Profiles Part Seven: Shopping in Washington Mall Shopping Museum Shops Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping Specialty Shopping Part Eight: Entertainment and Nightlife Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-up Monuments Profiles of Clubs and Nightspots Part Nine: Exercise and Recreation Working a Workout into Your Visit The Basic Drills Recreational Sports Spectator Sports