Washington D.C. (Insiders' Guide S.) - Softcover

Ruben, Barbara; Solomon, Mary; Pawlowski, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762744103 ISBN 13: 9780762744107

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2007

Synopsis

Provides information on Washington DC, from the renowned Smithsonian Institute to Capitol Hill and from the museums and landmarks of The Mall to excellent shopping opportunities.

About this title

About the Author

Mary Jane Solomon writes regular articles for the Washington Post's "Weekend" section and Virginia Parent News. She lives in Annandale, Virginia.

Barbara Ruben is managing editor of the Senior Beacon and also works as a freelance reporter for the Washington Post. She lives in Kensington, Maryland.

From the Back Cover

For more than twenty years, the Insiders Guide® series has remained
the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Each guidebook is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.

With its awe-inspiring monuments and memorials, renowned museums, and top-notch restaurants and hotels, Washington, D.C. is truly a world-class city. This authoritative guide will show you how to take full advantage of the many wonders of the Metro Washington area, from the political scene of our Nation s Capital to the picturesque parklands, historic towns, and undeniable charm of northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.

Inside you'll find:

Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping

to the lowdown on real estate and education

Not-to-be-missed attractions, including the International Spy Museum, the

National World War II Memorial, and the myriad museums and galleries of the

Smithsonian Institution both on and off the National Mall

Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodgings, and annual events

Sections dedicated to children, parks and recreation, day trips and weekend

getaways, relocation, and much more

Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders Guide to Washington, D. C. will show you everything you need to know.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762744103
• ISBN 13: 9780762744107
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 481