Top 25 Must-See Sights, Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Washington, D.C. Top lodging and dining picks for every budget; D.C.'s top attractions, from the museums of the Smithsonian Institution to the U.S. Capitol; Spectacular views of the city from the Kennedy Center and the Old Post Office Building Tower; Best itineraries covering Capitol Hill, the White House, and Dupont...

Offers information on family-friendly accomodations, activities, restaurants, and shopping in Washington, D.C.

A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo...

"In Best Hikes Washington, DC authors Bill and Mary Burnham detail the best hikes within about an hour's drive of downtown, hikes perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home." --

This revised, up-to-date guide to the nation's capital tells of recent additions to the city's attractions that make it more compelling than ever. Also included: Dozens of maps, including a handy fold-out map of the city and its underground train system; exact pricing and public transportation information for every listing in the book; opinionated reviews which tell you which attractions are worth your time; star ratings for hotels, restaurants, nightspots,...