Moon Washington DC (Travel Guide)

Experience the Life of the City with Moon Travel Guides!

The Capitol Building, sparking city lights, and majestic museums. This isn't the opening credits for House of Cards; it's your next adventure with Moon Washington DC.

Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a guided neighborhood walk
See the Sights: Tour the monuments and the National Mall, or explore the Smithsonian's museums, like the Air and Space Museum and the African American History Museum. Walk in the footsteps of past leaders and immerse yourself in the history of American government at the Capitol building, or wander along avenues strewn with cherry blossoms
Get a Taste of the City: From traditional Chesapeake crab cakes to politicians' favorite haunts, Moon Washington DC knows how to find all the best bites
Bars and Nightlife: Kick back at posh hotel bars and speakeasies, or relax at inexpensive happy hours
Trusted Advice: Local journalist Samantha Sault shares her love of all things history, food, and culture of DC
Itineraries and Day Trips: All accessible by bus, train, or public transit, including "Member of Congress for a Day" and "Summer in the Swamp"
Tips for All Travelers: Including lists of the best views, people-watching spots, romantic plans, architecture, and more, plus advice for LGBTQ visitors and families with children
Full-Colour Photos and Detailed Maps
Handy Tools: Moon provides background information on the history and culture of Washington DC, and an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag

With Moon Washington DC's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the city your way.

Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Maryland, Moon Virginia, or Moon Chesapeake Bay. Visiting more of America's best cities? Try Moon Boston or Moon Chicago.

Samantha Sault has covered the intersection of politics and culture for more than a decade. She began her career on the low rungs of the mastheads of policy journals, including The Weekly Standard, where she wrote about national politics as well as fashion and pop culture. For nearly three years, she wrote a weekly column for The Washington Times with her arts, culture, and nightlife picks for locals. She has covered international fashion weeks in New York, London, and Hong Kong and has also managed communications for the organization that lobbies on behalf of American fashion brands and retailers.

After growing up in the metropolitan DC area, Samantha has a deep understanding of both how Washington works and has evolved, and a genuine love for the swamp. She learned how to use the Metro from a young age, first to visit Smithsonian museums as a child, and later to attend concerts and break curfew as a teenager. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a BA in government and politics, she moved to Dupont Circle, where she has lived for more than 10 years.