Eve Zibart
The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.
Eve Zibart
The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.
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Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. "A Tourist's Best Friend!" --Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" --The New York Times Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: Details on the best guided tours on foot and by…mehr
Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits
More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal
Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices
Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
--The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:
Details on the best guided tours on foot and by boat, bus, horse carriage, Segway, bicycle, and trolley
A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights--with helpful hints for making the most of your time
Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality--plus secrets for getting the lowest rate possible
Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily--including complete details on the Metro
More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal
Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices
Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities. "A Tourist's Best Friend!"
--Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
--The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:
Details on the best guided tours on foot and by boat, bus, horse carriage, Segway, bicycle, and trolley
A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights--with helpful hints for making the most of your time
Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality--plus secrets for getting the lowest rate possible
Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily--including complete details on the Metro
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Unofficial Guides
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 10. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 448
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 203mm x 132mm x 24mm
- Gewicht: 390g
- ISBN-13: 9780470380000
- ISBN-10: 0470380004
- Artikelnr.: 25446367
- Unofficial Guides
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- 10. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 448
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 203mm x 132mm x 24mm
- Gewicht: 390g
- ISBN-13: 9780470380000
- ISBN-10: 0470380004
- Artikelnr.: 25446367
Eve Zibart, AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS, INCLUDING The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans, The Unofficial Guide to New York, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-ups, and The Ethnic Food Lover's Companion, spent many years as a feature writer and restaurant critic for the Washington Post and now contributes to Washingtonian and other magazines. As the Post's former nightlife columnist, she drew on her intimate knowledge of D.C.'s diverse afterhours scene as well as the area's vast array of dining spots when writing the entertainment and restaurant sections for this guide. Eve also scoped out where to find the best deals for our chapter on shopping and gently reminded Joe that biking is only one form of exercise.
List of Maps.
About the Author and Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
PART ONE: Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gauging the Weather.
Gauging the Crowds.
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
What to Pack.
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Getting to Washington.
Driving.
Taking the Train.
Taking the Bus.
Flying.
PART TWO: Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings.
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
PART THREE: Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Lodging within Walking Distance of the Convention Center.
Parking at the Convention Center.
Cabs and Shuttles to the the Convention Center.
Lunch Alternatives for Convention and Trade-show Attendees.
PART FOUR: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Coming into the City.
By Car.
By Plane.
By Train.
By Bus.
A Geographic Overview of Washington.
City and Two States.
D.C.'s Street Plan.
Finding Your Way.
Things the Natives Already Know.
Where There's Smoke, There's the Feds.
News and Information.
Customs and Protocol.
The Neighborhoods.
Telephones.
Restrooms.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
Crime in Washington.
Having a Plan.
Personal Attitude.
Carjackings.
Ripoffs and Scams.
Help May Be Closer Than You Think.
The Homeless.
PART FIVE: Getting around Washington.
Driving Your Car: A Really Bad Idea.
Traffic Hot Spots.
Parking.
Riding the Metro: A Really Good Idea.
A Clean, Safe Alternative.
Parking at the Metro.
How to Ride the Metro.
Discounts and Special Deals.
Metro Foibles and How to Cope.
Metrobus and Other Bus Systems.
Taxis.
PART SIX: Sightseeing Tips and Tours.
Plan Before You Leave Home.
Thinking in Categories.
Putting Your Congressperson to Work.
Operating Hours.
Rhythms of the City.
If You Visit During Peak Tourist Season.
Getting Touring Info When in Washington.
Washington with Children.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
Taking an Orientation Tour.
Get on the Bus, Gus.
Get Your Feet Wet.
Wheeling around Washington.
Wheels with Horsepower.
Hoofing It Yourself.
Get Up Close and Personal.
Optimum Touring Plan.
Touring Strategies.
Attractions Grouped by Metro Station.
Seeing Washington on a Tight Schedule.
Travel Tips.
PART SEVEN: Washington's Attractions.
Where to Go.
Time-saving Charts.
ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
The National Mall and Arlington Memorials.
Attraction Profiles.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
PART EIGHT: Dining and Restaurants.
Experiencing Washington Cuisine.
The New Washington Cookery.
Places to See Faces.
The Restaurants.
Our Favorite Washington Restaurants.
Up and Coming at Press Time.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
RESTAURANTS BY LOCATION.
The Best . . . .
Restaurant Profiles.
PART NINE: Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Suburban Malls.
Malls in D.C.
Flea Markets.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Georgetown.
Adams-Morgan and MidCity.
Chevy Chase.
Dupont Circle.
Capitol Hill.
Specialty Shopping.
PART TEN: Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-u
About the Author and Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
PART ONE: Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gauging the Weather.
Gauging the Crowds.
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
What to Pack.
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Getting to Washington.
Driving.
Taking the Train.
Taking the Bus.
Flying.
PART TWO: Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings.
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
PART THREE: Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Lodging within Walking Distance of the Convention Center.
Parking at the Convention Center.
Cabs and Shuttles to the the Convention Center.
Lunch Alternatives for Convention and Trade-show Attendees.
PART FOUR: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Coming into the City.
By Car.
By Plane.
By Train.
By Bus.
A Geographic Overview of Washington.
City and Two States.
D.C.'s Street Plan.
Finding Your Way.
Things the Natives Already Know.
Where There's Smoke, There's the Feds.
News and Information.
Customs and Protocol.
The Neighborhoods.
Telephones.
Restrooms.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
Crime in Washington.
Having a Plan.
Personal Attitude.
Carjackings.
Ripoffs and Scams.
Help May Be Closer Than You Think.
The Homeless.
PART FIVE: Getting around Washington.
Driving Your Car: A Really Bad Idea.
Traffic Hot Spots.
Parking.
Riding the Metro: A Really Good Idea.
A Clean, Safe Alternative.
Parking at the Metro.
How to Ride the Metro.
Discounts and Special Deals.
Metro Foibles and How to Cope.
Metrobus and Other Bus Systems.
Taxis.
PART SIX: Sightseeing Tips and Tours.
Plan Before You Leave Home.
Thinking in Categories.
Putting Your Congressperson to Work.
Operating Hours.
Rhythms of the City.
If You Visit During Peak Tourist Season.
Getting Touring Info When in Washington.
Washington with Children.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
Taking an Orientation Tour.
Get on the Bus, Gus.
Get Your Feet Wet.
Wheeling around Washington.
Wheels with Horsepower.
Hoofing It Yourself.
Get Up Close and Personal.
Optimum Touring Plan.
Touring Strategies.
Attractions Grouped by Metro Station.
Seeing Washington on a Tight Schedule.
Travel Tips.
PART SEVEN: Washington's Attractions.
Where to Go.
Time-saving Charts.
ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
The National Mall and Arlington Memorials.
Attraction Profiles.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
PART EIGHT: Dining and Restaurants.
Experiencing Washington Cuisine.
The New Washington Cookery.
Places to See Faces.
The Restaurants.
Our Favorite Washington Restaurants.
Up and Coming at Press Time.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
RESTAURANTS BY LOCATION.
The Best . . . .
Restaurant Profiles.
PART NINE: Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Suburban Malls.
Malls in D.C.
Flea Markets.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Georgetown.
Adams-Morgan and MidCity.
Chevy Chase.
Dupont Circle.
Capitol Hill.
Specialty Shopping.
PART TEN: Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-u
List of Maps.
About the Author and Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
PART ONE: Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gauging the Weather.
Gauging the Crowds.
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
What to Pack.
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Getting to Washington.
Driving.
Taking the Train.
Taking the Bus.
Flying.
PART TWO: Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings.
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
PART THREE: Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Lodging within Walking Distance of the Convention Center.
Parking at the Convention Center.
Cabs and Shuttles to the the Convention Center.
Lunch Alternatives for Convention and Trade-show Attendees.
PART FOUR: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Coming into the City.
By Car.
By Plane.
By Train.
By Bus.
A Geographic Overview of Washington.
City and Two States.
D.C.'s Street Plan.
Finding Your Way.
Things the Natives Already Know.
Where There's Smoke, There's the Feds.
News and Information.
Customs and Protocol.
The Neighborhoods.
Telephones.
Restrooms.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
Crime in Washington.
Having a Plan.
Personal Attitude.
Carjackings.
Ripoffs and Scams.
Help May Be Closer Than You Think.
The Homeless.
PART FIVE: Getting around Washington.
Driving Your Car: A Really Bad Idea.
Traffic Hot Spots.
Parking.
Riding the Metro: A Really Good Idea.
A Clean, Safe Alternative.
Parking at the Metro.
How to Ride the Metro.
Discounts and Special Deals.
Metro Foibles and How to Cope.
Metrobus and Other Bus Systems.
Taxis.
PART SIX: Sightseeing Tips and Tours.
Plan Before You Leave Home.
Thinking in Categories.
Putting Your Congressperson to Work.
Operating Hours.
Rhythms of the City.
If You Visit During Peak Tourist Season.
Getting Touring Info When in Washington.
Washington with Children.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
Taking an Orientation Tour.
Get on the Bus, Gus.
Get Your Feet Wet.
Wheeling around Washington.
Wheels with Horsepower.
Hoofing It Yourself.
Get Up Close and Personal.
Optimum Touring Plan.
Touring Strategies.
Attractions Grouped by Metro Station.
Seeing Washington on a Tight Schedule.
Travel Tips.
PART SEVEN: Washington's Attractions.
Where to Go.
Time-saving Charts.
ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
The National Mall and Arlington Memorials.
Attraction Profiles.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
PART EIGHT: Dining and Restaurants.
Experiencing Washington Cuisine.
The New Washington Cookery.
Places to See Faces.
The Restaurants.
Our Favorite Washington Restaurants.
Up and Coming at Press Time.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
RESTAURANTS BY LOCATION.
The Best . . . .
Restaurant Profiles.
PART NINE: Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Suburban Malls.
Malls in D.C.
Flea Markets.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Georgetown.
Adams-Morgan and MidCity.
Chevy Chase.
Dupont Circle.
Capitol Hill.
Specialty Shopping.
PART TEN: Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-u
About the Author and Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction.
Welcome to Washington.
About This Guide.
Why "Unofficial"?
Creating a Guidebook.
How Unofficial Guides Are Different.
Special Features.
How This Guide Was Researched and Written.
Letters, Comments, and Questions from Readers.
How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location.
PART ONE: Planning Your Visit to Washington.
When to Go.
Gauging the Weather.
Gauging the Crowds.
A CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.
What to Pack.
Tips for International Travelers.
Travelers with Special Needs.
Getting to Washington.
Driving.
Taking the Train.
Taking the Bus.
Flying.
PART TWO: Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Some Considerations.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Special Weekend Rates.
Getting Corporate Rates.
The Internet Revolution.
Reservation Services.
Bed-and-Breakfasts.
Helping Your Travel Agent Help You.
If You Make Your Own Reservation.
How to Evaluate a Travel Package.
Tips for Business Travelers.
Lodging Convenient to Washington Convention Center.
Convention Rates: How They Work and How to Do Better.
Accommodations: Rated and Ranked.
What's in a Room?
Room Ratings.
How the Accommodations Compare.
Good Deals and Bad Deals.
HOTEL INFORMATION CHART.
PART THREE: Visiting Washington on Business.
Not All Visitors Are Headed for the Mall.
The Washington Convention Center.
Lodging within Walking Distance of the Convention Center.
Parking at the Convention Center.
Cabs and Shuttles to the the Convention Center.
Lunch Alternatives for Convention and Trade-show Attendees.
PART FOUR: Arriving and Getting Oriented.
Coming into the City.
By Car.
By Plane.
By Train.
By Bus.
A Geographic Overview of Washington.
City and Two States.
D.C.'s Street Plan.
Finding Your Way.
Things the Natives Already Know.
Where There's Smoke, There's the Feds.
News and Information.
Customs and Protocol.
The Neighborhoods.
Telephones.
Restrooms.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
Crime in Washington.
Having a Plan.
Personal Attitude.
Carjackings.
Ripoffs and Scams.
Help May Be Closer Than You Think.
The Homeless.
PART FIVE: Getting around Washington.
Driving Your Car: A Really Bad Idea.
Traffic Hot Spots.
Parking.
Riding the Metro: A Really Good Idea.
A Clean, Safe Alternative.
Parking at the Metro.
How to Ride the Metro.
Discounts and Special Deals.
Metro Foibles and How to Cope.
Metrobus and Other Bus Systems.
Taxis.
PART SIX: Sightseeing Tips and Tours.
Plan Before You Leave Home.
Thinking in Categories.
Putting Your Congressperson to Work.
Operating Hours.
Rhythms of the City.
If You Visit During Peak Tourist Season.
Getting Touring Info When in Washington.
Washington with Children.
The Best Inside Tours in Town.
Taking an Orientation Tour.
Get on the Bus, Gus.
Get Your Feet Wet.
Wheeling around Washington.
Wheels with Horsepower.
Hoofing It Yourself.
Get Up Close and Personal.
Optimum Touring Plan.
Touring Strategies.
Attractions Grouped by Metro Station.
Seeing Washington on a Tight Schedule.
Travel Tips.
PART SEVEN: Washington's Attractions.
Where to Go.
Time-saving Charts.
ATTRACTIONS BY TYPE.
ATTRACTIONS BY LOCATION.
The National Mall and Arlington Memorials.
Attraction Profiles.
Virginia Suburbs.
Excursions beyond the Beltway.
PART EIGHT: Dining and Restaurants.
Experiencing Washington Cuisine.
The New Washington Cookery.
Places to See Faces.
The Restaurants.
Our Favorite Washington Restaurants.
Up and Coming at Press Time.
RESTAURANTS BY CUISINE.
RESTAURANTS BY LOCATION.
The Best . . . .
Restaurant Profiles.
PART NINE: Shopping in Washington.
Mall Shopping.
Suburban Malls.
Malls in D.C.
Flea Markets.
Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping.
Georgetown.
Adams-Morgan and MidCity.
Chevy Chase.
Dupont Circle.
Capitol Hill.
Specialty Shopping.
PART TEN: Entertainment and Nightlife.
Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-u