Synopses & Reviews
Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide—but in a concise, pocket-sized format.
Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides.
This handy, easy-to-carry guide is the perfect companion as you explore the monuments and memorials of the nation's capital. Our author, a longtime resident, knows all the ins and outs, and she'll take you straight to the highlights, from the Smithsonian museums to the White House. She's carefully chosen a great selection of hotels and restaurants in all price categories, and she'll also show you where to find the hottest bars, clubs, and cafes. With detailed maps and lots of insider advice, Frommer's puts the best of D.C. at your fingertips!
If you'd like to explore in greater depth, check out Frommer's Washington, D.C. or Frommer's Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C. If you're traveling on a tight budget, check out Frommer's Washington, D.C., from $80 a Day.
Synopsis
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience.
Put the Best of Washington, D.C. in Your Pocket
- Insider tips on Washington, D.C.'s finest attractions plus information about the city's best restaurants.
- Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
- Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
- Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
- The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.
About the Author
Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since 1985. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, the London-based Bradman’s North America Guide, The Essential Guide to Business Travel, Ladies’ Home Journal, and other national, regional, and trade publications. In addition to this guide, she is the author of Frommer’s Washington, D.C., from $80 a Day, Frommer’s Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C., and Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.1 Planning Your Trip to Washington, D.C.
1 Visitor Information.
2 When to Go.
Destination Washington, D.C.: Pre-Departure Checklist.
Washington, D.C., Calendar of Events.
3 Specialized Travel Resources.
4 The 21st-Century Traveler.
5 Getting There.
2 Getting to Know Washington, D.C.
1 Orientation.
The Neighborhoods in Brief.
2 Getting Around.
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.
3 Where to Stay.
1 Capitol Hill/The Mall.
2 Penn Quarter.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
3 Midtown.
4 Adams-Morgan.
5 Dupont Circle.
6 Foggy Bottom/West End.
7 Georgetown.
8 Woodley Park.
4 Where to Dine.
1 Capitol Hill.
Dining at Sightseeing Attractions.
2 Downtown, Penn Quarter.
3 Midtown.
4 U Street Corridor.
5 Adams-Morgan.
6 Dupont Circle.
7 Foggy Bottom/West End.
8 Georgetown.
9 Cleveland Park.
5 Exploring Washington, D.C.
1 The Three Houses of Government.
2 The Major Memorials.
3 The Smithsonian Museums.
4 Elsewhere on the Mall.
5 Other Government Agencies.
6 More Museums.
7 Other Attractions.
8 Parks & Gardens.
9 Organized Tours.
6 Shopping.
Emergency Shopping.
7 Washington, D.C., After Dark.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 Nightclubs.
Late-Night Bites.
3 Bars & Lounges.
Electric Avenues for Live Music Lovers.
Index.
General Index.
Accommodations Index.
Restaurant Index.