Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, Washington, D.C. Off the Beaten Path shows you a side of our nations capital you never knew existed. Search for the American equivalent of the Phantom of the Opera in the National Theatre; take a stealthy look around the International Spy Museum, with its fascinating cloak-and-dagger exhibits or experience the best mac and cheese ever at Dish. Escape the crowds at the U.S. National Arboretum, a 444-acre mini-state” that includes the National Herb Garden, the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, the National Capitol Columns, and even sightseeing trams. So if youve been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Synopsis
Discover the capital's little-known treasures with this guide. Inside you'll find exotic eateries in Dupont Circle, all manner of cloak-and-dagger activities at the International Spy Museum, a moving reminder of the District's African-American history at the Union Burial Society of Georgetown Cemetery, and many more hidden gems.
Synopsis
Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, Washington, D.C. Off the Beaten Path shows you a side of our nations capital you never knew existed.
About the Author
William Whitman is a former diplomat who spent most of his career in Yugoslavia and in Italy, where he started writing about travel and food. He now lives in Washington, D.C., where he writes for a number of major magazines, including National Geographic Traveler and Hemispheres. William B. Whitman is a former U.S. diplomat who spent most of his career in Yugoslavia and in Italy. He now lives in Washington, D.C., where he writes for a number of major magazines, including National Geographic Traveler and Hemispheres.