Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2012

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Full-color throughout, with free full-color foldout map. Completely updated every year, Frommer's Washington, D.C. provides up-to-the-minute coverage of D.C. shopping and nightlife; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful family vacation; and side trips to Alexandria, VA and Mount Vernon. Our author, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., gives you insider advice on how to see all the highlights, from the National Mall to historic Georgetown. Expanded coverage of D.C. neighborhoods, with new itineraries and detailed walking tours to help you make the most of your time in the nation's capital. Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way. Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people. All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.;""Frommer's washington, d.c. 2013""; ""contents""; ""list of maps""; ""about the author""; ""chapter 1: the best of washington, d.c.""; ""the most unforgettable washington, d.c. experiences""; ""the best family experiences""; ""the best food & drink experiences""; ""the best things to do for free in washington, d. c.""; ""the best neighborhoods for getting lost""; ""the best ways to see washington, d.c. like a local""; ""the best off-beat experiences""; ""chapter 2: washington, d.c. in depth""; ""washington, d.c. today""; ""the making of washington, d.c.""; ""when to go"" ""Frommer's washington, d.c. 2013"" ""contents"" ""list of maps"" ""about the author"" ""chapter 1: the best of washington, d.c."" ""the most unforgettable washington, d.c. experiences"" ""the best family experiences"" ""the best food & drink experiences"" ""the best things to do for free in washington, d. c."" ""the best neighborhoods for getting lost"" ""the best ways to see washington, d.c. like a local"" ""the best off-beat experiences"" ""chapter 2: washington, d.c. in depth"" ""washington, d.c. today"" ""the making of washington, d.c."" ""when to go"" ""RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.""""CHAPTER 3: SUGGESTED WASHINGTON, D.C. ITINERARIES"" ""THE NEIGHBORHOODS IN BRIEF"" ""ICONIC WASHINGTON, D.C."" ""WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR FAMILIES"" ""A WOMEN�S HISTORY TOUR OF WASHINGTON, D.C."" ""CHAPTER 4: EXPLORING WASHINGTON, D.C."" ""WASHINGTON, D.C.� S TOP 25 SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS"" ""CAPITOL HILL"" ""DUPONT CIRCLE"" ""FOGGY BOTTOM"" ""GEORGETOWN"" ""MIDTOWN"" ""THE NATIONAL MALL & MEMORIAL PARKS"" ""NORTHERN VIRGINIA"" ""PENN QUARTER"" ""SOUTHWEST OF THE MALL"" ""U STREET CORRIDOR"" ""Upper northwest d.c.: glover park, woodley park & cleveland park""""parks"" ""especially for kids"" ""outdoor activities"" ""chapter 5: strolling around washington, d.c."" ""walking tour 1: strolling around the white house"" ""walking tour 2: strolling around georgetown"" ""chapter 6: where to eat"" ""best dining bets"" ""atlas district"" ""capitol hill & barracks row"" ""downtown & penn quarter"" ""midtown"" ""mount vernon triangle"" ""u street corridor"" ""adams morgan"" ""dupont circle"" ""foggy bottom/west end"" ""georgetown"" ""glover park"" ""Woodley park & cleveland park""""family-friendly restaurants"" ""practical matters: the restaurant scene"" ""chapter 7: shopping"" ""great shopping areas"" ""malls & markets"" ""shopping a to z"" ""practical matters: the shopping scene"" ""chapter 8: entertainment & nightlife"" ""the performing arts"" ""the bar scene"" ""the club & music scene"" ""the gay & lesbian scene"" ""alternative entertainment"" ""spectator sports"" ""chapter 9: where to stay"" ""best hotel bets"" ""near capitol hill & the national mall"" ""penn quarter"" ""midtown"" ""adams morgan"" ""Dupont circle""""foggy bottom/west end"" ""georgetown"" ""woodley park"" ""glover park"" ""practical matters: the hotel scene"" ""chapter 10: side trips from washington, d.c."" ""mount vernon"" ""alexandria"" ""chapter 11: planning your trip to washington, d.c."" ""getting there"" ""getting around"" ""guided tours"" ""index"" ""accommodations index"" ""restaurants index""