Washington, D.C. For Dummies® (Dummies Travel) - Softcover

Price, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047012010X ISBN 13: 9780470120101

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Synopsis

Whether you want to pay homage to history, marvel at the seat of power, take in world–class museums and art galleries, or see the cherry trees in bloom, the nation’s capital offers a wealth of wonderful choices for visitors. With information on the top sights plus some really interesting lesser–known attractions, this friendly guide gives you the scoop on: The shrines to freedom and the halls of government, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Library of Congress, the White House, the Capitol, and more Three great itineraries and three great day trips Moving sights such as the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial The after–dark scene, with options ranging from country, rock, and jazz clubs to world–class symphony, dance, opera, and theater Free shows, including the National Symphony’s summer concerts, the Shakespeare Theatre’s summer performances, concerts by the military bands, and performances at the Kennedy Center Hotel options ranging from power palaces to charming inns to welcoming B & Bs Dining, including places the rich and famous feast, great ethnic restaurants, and terrific, affordable delis and bakeries Like every For Dummies travel guide, Washington, D. C . For Dummies, 4 th Edition , includes: Down–to–earth trip–planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post–it® Flags to mark your favorite pages If you want practical planning help that gets to the point and gets you to the sights you want to see, this guide will get your vote.

About this title

About the Author

Tom Price has lived in and written about Washington, D.C., for more than two decades. As a journalist who focuses on government and politics, he knows the ins and outs of official Washington. As the parent of a college–age Washington native, he’s discovered the best Washington places for kids of all ages. As a longtime D.C. resident, he’s found fun and interesting Washington experiences for adults of all ages as well, having repeatedly explored the city with his family and visiting friends. From late 1982 through 1995, Tom was a correspondent in the Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau. Since then, he has been a freelance writer whose work has appeared in books, magazines, and newspapers and on Internet sites. With his wife, Susan Crites Price, Tom is coauthor of The Working Parents Help Book: Practical Advice for Dealing with the Day–to–Day Challenges of Kids and Careers, which won a Parents’ Choice Award, was a Scholastic Book Club selection, and has been featured by “Today,” “Oprah,” and other broadcast and print media. His most recent book, written with former U.S. representative and ambassador Tony Hall, is Changing the Face of Hunger: One Man’s Story of How Liberals, Conservatives, Democrats, Republicans and People of Faith Are Joining Forces to Help the Poor, the Hungry and the Oppressed . Tom also is author of Frommer’s Irreverent Guide to Washington . Previously, Tom, a Pittsburgh native, reported for newspapers in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

From the Back Cover

Travel smart at www.dummies.com Explore the sites of D.C. knowledgeably and cheaply Take in the history, museums, and monuments. Marvel at the halls of government. Enjoy incredible panoramic views and great free entertainment. From the National Mall to the shopping malls, this friendly guide puts you in charge on your trip to our nation′s capital. Down–to–earthtrip–planning advice What you shouldn′t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels andrestaurants for every budget Handy Post–it® Flags to mark your favorite pages

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047012010X
• ISBN 13: 9780470120101
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 338