Synopses & Reviews
"A great read. . . . Lively and unabashedly opinionated."
New York Post
budgettravel redefined
I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you not only how to spend less in Washington, D.C., but how to see it in a more authentic way, without sacrificing comfort for savings.
Cozy, restful accommodations: Instead of spending $300 a night in a chain hotel, bed down in a Victorian-era inn for $69 at the Kalorama Guest House (p. 30) or rent a room in the home of a local for as little as $70 a night with breakfast (p. 27).
Food finds: I'll take you to the best of the city's exotic ethnic restaurants, plus D.C.'s most historic and most affordable eateries.
Sights and attractions: Find opinionated advice on how to make the most of your time, in-depth coverage of Washington's iconic sights, plus hidden gems that most visitors miss.
Insider's D.C.: Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most influential news organizations (p. 161), attend a social event at a foreign embassy (p. 166), or overhear juicy political gossip at the city's best happy hours (p. 165).
Happy Travels,
Pauline Frommer
Winner of Best Guidebook,
North American Travel Journalists Association
Synopsis
Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer’s guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.
• Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms
• Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds
• Packed with personality and opinions
Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association (Pauline Frommer's New York City)
Synopsis
Visitors to the nation's capital can learn about offbeat or alternative lodgings, from a monastery to college dorms, and find the best (and most affordable) places to dine on Washington's Mall and in federal buildings. Original.
Synopsis
- Learn about offbeat or alternative lodgings, from a monastery to college dorms to hostels to D.C.'s many unique B&Bs and guesthouses.
- Find the best (and most affordable) places to dine on Washington's Mall and in Federal buildings.
- Find out how you can tour Washington by bike, canal boat or Segway.
Table of Contents
A Word from Pauline.1 Washington: Symbol and City.
Sights You Gotta See.
Things You Gotta Do.
Dining for Every Taste.
Uncommon Lodgings.
Finest “Other” Experiences.
2 Lay of the Land.
Washington’s Logical Street Plan (and Why it Baffles Visiting Motorists).
Getting Around in the City.
The Liveliest Neighborhoods in the District.
. . . And Two More.
3 Accommodations, Both Standard and Not.
Alternative Accommodations.
Washington Hotels.
Low Cost Specialty Lodgings.
Hostels.
4 District Dining.
Dining Districts.
Dining on the Mall.
Capitol Hill.
Downtown.
Penn Quarter/Chinatown.
Dupont Circle.
Adams Morgan.
U Street Corridor.
Logan Circle/14th Street.
Georgetown (and Glover Park, right next door).
5 Remarkable Sights & Attractions.
Getting Organized.
Washington’s 10 Iconic Sights.
The Smithsonian Institution’s Museums and Zoo.
More World-Class Art Museums.
Four More Excellent Museums.
Museums and Attractions for Visitors with Specialized Interests.
Five More Memorials You’ll Want to See.
Historic Houses and the Fascinating Folks Who Lived in Them.
Washington’s Architectural Standouts.
Especially for Kids.
Washington by Escorted Tour, Including Some Offbeat Ways to Go.
6 The “Other” Washington.
How We Learn.
How We Work.
How We Relax.
7 Outdoor Washington.
Outdoor Spaces for Active People.
Outdoor Spaces for the Not-So-Active.
The City as Outdoor Sculpture Garden.
Recreational Sports.
Spectator Sports.
8 Walkabouts.
Walking Tour 1: Arlington National Cemetery.
Walking Tour 2: Georgetown.
Walking Tour 3: Dupont Circle & Embassy Row.
9 Attention, D.C. Shoppers!
Where To Spend.
Washington’s Top Shopping Areas.
Other Specialty Stores.
10 Washington After Dark.
Live Theater, The City’s Top Entertainment Buy.
Classical Music of All Stripes.
More Live Diversions.
Bars and Dance Clubs.
Gay & Lesbian Nightlife.
11 Get Out of Town.
Mount Vernon.
Shenandoah National Park.
Gettysburg.
Annapolis: Down Colonial Lanes.
12 The Essentials of Planning.
When to Visit.
Washington’s Major Annual Events.
Entry Requirements for Non-American Citizens.
Customs Regulations for International Visitors.
Finding a Good Airfare to Washington, D.C.
Traveling Beyond Washington to Other American Destinations.
Should You Buy Travel Insurance?
Getting from the Airport.
What to Wear.
Money Matters.
Tipping and Taxes.
Is it Safe?
What If I Get Sick?
Staying Wired While You’re Away.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Washington Books for the Well-Prepared Visitor.
Index.
Accommodations.
Restaurants.