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- Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective
- Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and qualityplus secrets for getting the lowest possible rate
- More than 75 restaurants reviewed in detail and ranked
- A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sightswith helpful hints for making the most of your time
- The inside story on where you can watch your government at work
- Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easilyincluding complete details on the Metro
- Tips on exploring Washington's beautiful parks and gardens
- The best places to play golf and tennis, go boating, and work out
- Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
- Advice on how to plan and make the most of your business trip
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Synopsis
This candid, value-conscious guide to D.C. gives you the inside story on where to catch the U.S. government at work, complete information on Washington's cultural and historic sights, and much more. It includes an invaluable rating system to help find the top hotels and restaurants and advice on how to get around quickly and easily.
About the Author
Joe Surkiewicz has co-authored five titles in the Unofficial Guide series and written two guides to the best places to ride a mountain bike in the mid-Atlantic states. Between book assignments, Joe is a legal affairs writer at The Daily Record in Baltimore, where he translates appellate court opinions into plain English and generally does his best to irritate the local legal establishment. He lives in Baltimore with his best friend and counselor, Ann Lembo. When not traveling or bicycling, they enjoy evenings curled up on the sofa with their black-and-white feline companion, Molly, to watch black-and-white movies starring 1930s film divas Barbara Stanwyck, Norma Shearer, and Jean Harlow.
Bob Sehlinger is the creator and Executive Publisher of the Unofficial Guide travel series.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1. Planning Your Visit to Washington.
2. Hotels.
3. Visiting Washington on Business.
4. Arriving and Getting Oriented.
5. Getting around Washington.
6. Entertainment and Nightlife.
7. Exercise and Recreation.
8. Shopping in Washington.
9. Sight-Seeing Tips and Tours.
10. Washington's Attractions.
11. Dining and Restaurants.
12. Appendix.
Hotel Information Chart.
Index.
Reader Survey.