Frommer’s Washington, D.C. from $80 a Day

Elise Hartman Ford0764541285, 9780764541285, 9780764559464

Let Frommer’ s show you how to experience the best of the nation’ s capital while keeping your budget balanced with Frommer’ s Washington, D.C., from $80 a Day. Meticulously researched by our expert author, a longtime resident, it’ s packed with tips that will help you save money and have you navigating the city like a pro in no time. You’ ll rely on our candid, in-depth reviews of inviting and affordable places to stay, from spacious family suites to quaint B& Bs. We’ ve got cheap eats galore, from fabulous ethnic restaurants and neighborhood bistros to good-value choices near all the major sights. Frommer’ s will show you how to explore the halls of power and watch your government at work. We’ ll take you to all the monuments and memorials, historic sites, and world-class museums, and we’ ll show you great things to do for free (or almost), including outdoor concerts, discounts on theater tickets, spectacular parks and gardens, and much more. We’ ll help you keep the kidsentertained, take you on memorable side trips to side trips to Mount Vernon and Alexandria, and show you how to save money on everything from airfares to riding the Metro.

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Table of contents :
Frommer’s Washington, D.C. from $80 a Day……Page 1
Frommer’s Washington, D.C. from $80 a Day……Page 2
Copyright……Page 3
Contents……Page 4
List of Maps……Page 7
What’s New in Washington, D. C…….Page 10
1 Frommer¡¯s Favorite Free & Affordable Washington Experiences……Page 12
2 Frommer¡¯s Best Budget Hotel Bets……Page 15
3 Frommer¡¯s Best Dining Bets on a Budget……Page 17
1 The Washington from $ 80 a Day Premise……Page 21
2 72 Money- Saving Tips……Page 22
3 Visitor Information……Page 30
4 Money……Page 32
5 When to Go……Page 34
6 Travel Insurance……Page 40
7 Health & Safety……Page 41
8 Specialized Travel Resources……Page 42
9 Planning Your Trip Online……Page 47
10 The 21st- Century Traveler……Page 49
11 Getting Here……Page 51
12 Recommended Reading……Page 60
1 Preparing for Your Trip……Page 62
2 Getting to the United States……Page 68
3 Getting Around the United States……Page 69
1 Orientation……Page 75
2 Getting Around……Page 84
5. Accommodations You Can Afford……Page 93
1 Capitol Hill/ The Mall……Page 94
3 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW……Page 99
4 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West……Page 103
5 Adams- Morgan/ North Dupont Circle……Page 105
6 Dupont Circle……Page 109
7 Foggy Bottom……Page 112
8 Georgetown/ Glover Park……Page 115
9 Woodley Park & Points North……Page 117
10 Suburban Maryland……Page 118
12 Long- Term Stays……Page 120
6. Great Deals on Dining……Page 123
1 Restaurants by Cuisine……Page 124
2 Capitol Hill……Page 126
3 Downtown, East of 16th Street NW……Page 129
4 Downtown, 16th Street NW & West……Page 140
5 U Street Corridor……Page 143
6 Adams- Morgan……Page 144
7 Dupont Circle……Page 149
8 Foggy Bottom/ West End……Page 155
9 Georgetown……Page 158
10 Glover Park……Page 164
11 Woodley Park……Page 165
7. Exploring Washington, D. C…….Page 167
1 The Three Houses of Government……Page 172
2 The Major Memorials……Page 180
3 The Smithsonian Museums……Page 187
4 Elsewhere on the Mall……Page 199
5 Other Government Agencies……Page 202
6 More Museums……Page 204
7 Other Attractions……Page 213
8 Just Across the Potomac: Arlington……Page 222
9 Parks & Gardens……Page 224
10 Especially for Kids……Page 228
11 Organized Tours……Page 229
12 Outdoor Activities……Page 232
1 The Shopping Scene……Page 234
2 Great Shopping Areas……Page 235
3 Shopping A to Z……Page 236
9. Washington, D. C., After Dark……Page 253
1 Free & Almost- Free Entertainment……Page 254
2 The Performing Arts……Page 260
3 The Club & Music Scene……Page 266
4 The Bar Scene……Page 273
1 Mount Vernon……Page 280
2 Alexandria……Page 283
Appendix A: Washington, D. C, in Depth……Page 296
Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites……Page 305