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Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. Renee Sklarew

Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. By Renee Sklarew

Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. by Renee Sklarew

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Designed to save you time and money, The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. is packed with details on everything from restaurants to hotels to attractions.

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Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. by Renee Sklarew

Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial Experts

Written by Washington, D.C.s Renee Sklarew, this is the insiders guide to Washington at its best. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything, including attractions. The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. With an Unofficial Guide, you know whats available in every category, from the best to the worst. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to make the most of your time in Washington, D.C.

This Book Includes

  • Detailed descriptions of more than 50 hotels in Washingtons most popular neighborhoodsplus proven strategies for getting the best rate
  • A complete guide to Washingtons cultural and historic sightswith helpful hints for making the most of your timeplus comprehensive reviews of Washingtons most popular attractions
  • Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
  • Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easilyincluding complete details on the Metro
  • Detailed reviews of more than 50 restaurantsa complete dining guide within the guideplus recommendations for fast-casual dining by neighborhood
  • Expert advice on the best neighborhoods for shopping and nightlife

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Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. Reviews

"If you're looking for a reliable guidebook, the leader is the Unofficial series."
The Mail (London)

"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
The New York Times

"I have been to Washington, D.C., many times since my first visit in 1977. I was most recently there just this summer. We have done episodes on Washington, D.C., on Amateur Traveler, and I feel like it's a city that I know. So I will admit that I was a bit surprised how much I learned about the city before even getting to page 15 of the The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.... If you want an insiders guide to the District of Columbia, check out The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C."
Chris Christensen, AmateurTraveler.com

About Renee Sklarew

Renee Sklarew is a native Washingtonian who enjoys exploring her citys many attractions, especially its incomparable museums and national parks. As a young girl, her family lived in Switzerland, where she began her passion for travel. Renee is a Study Leader for Smithsonian Associates and leads tours of historic sites and parks in the Washington, D.C., area. She contributes travel articles and photos to newspapers and magazines, including The Washington Post, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, and AAA Traveler. Renee serves as dining editor for VivaTysons magazine and is the co-author of the popular book, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

List of Maps

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Introduction

  • Welcome to Washington
  • About This Guide
    • Why Unofficial?
    • How Unofficial Guides Are Different
    • Comments and Questions from Readers
    • How Information Is Organized: By Subject and by Location
  • Washington, D.C.: Portrait of a City

PART ONE Planning Your Visit

  • When to Go
    • Crowds
    • Weather
  • Gathering Information Before You Leave
    • Making Advance Reservations for Monuments, Museums, and Tours
    • How to Get to Washington, D.C.
  • Where to Go
  • What to Pack
  • Special Tips for Special People
  • A Calendar of Festivals and Events

PART TWO Accommodations

  • Deciding Where to Stay
    • Washington, D.C.s Iconic Hotels
    • B&Bs
    • Vacation Rentals
    • The Best Hotels by Neighborhood
  • Getting a Good Deal on a Room
    • The Internet Advantage
    • Travel Agents and/or Vacation Packages
    • When Only the Best Will Do

PART THREE Arriving and Getting Around

  • Coming into the City
    • Arriving by Car
    • Arriving by Plane
    • Arriving by Train
    • Arriving by Bus
  • Getting Around Washington
    • Taking the Metro: Just Do It
    • Metrobus and Other Bus Systems
    • Taxis and Car Services
    • Things the Natives Already Know

PART FOUR Sightseeing Tips, Tours, and Attractions

  • So Much to See, So Little Time
  • Happy Hours (The Sightseeing Kind)
  • Taking an Orientation Tour
  • The Best Tours in Town
  • Washingtons Attractions
    • Washington Attractions by Type
    • Washington Locations by Attraction
  • Maryland Suburbs
  • Virginia Suburbs
  • Day-Tripping
  • Whats New in Washington, D.C.?
  • Hidden Gems and Free Things to See and Do

PART FIVE Dining

  • The Washington Cuisine Scene
  • Prime Dining Neighborhoods
    • The Wharf on the Southwest Waterfront
    • Restaurants by Cuisine
    • Capitol Riverfront and Navy Yard
    • Capitol Hill and Barracks Row
    • H Street Corridor and NoMa
    • National Mall and the White House
    • Penn Quarter, Chinatown, and Convention Center
    • Foggy Bottom
    • Georgetown and West End
    • Dupont Circle and Logan Circle
    • U Street Corridor
    • Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights
    • Upper Northwest: Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, and Van Ness
    • Maryland Suburbs
    • Virginia Suburbs
    • Two Dining Destinations Worth a Drive
  • The Best . . .

PART SIX Entertainment and Nightlife

  • Washington Nightlife: More Than Lit-up Monuments
    • The Big-Ticket Venues
    • Cutting Curtain Costs
    • A Washington Tradition: Live Local Music
    • Nightlife Neighborhoods: Clubs, Bars, Live Music, and Dancing

PART SEVEN Shopping

  • Mall Shopping
  • Museum Shops
  • Great Neighborhoods for Window-Shopping
  • Specialty Shopping

PART EIGHT Exercise and Recreation

  • Working a Workout into Your Visit
  • The Basic Drills
    • Bicycling
    • Fitness Centers and Core-Strengthening
    • Yoga Studios
  • Recreational Sports
    • Tennis and Golf
    • Swimming
    • Ropes and Rocks
    • Boating, Paddleboarding, Floating, and Water Parks
    • Segway Tours
    • Ice and Snow
  • Spectator Sports
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Football and Soccer
    • Hockey and Roller Derby
    • Horse Shows and Horse Racing
    • Tennis

Index

Unofficial Guide Reader Survey

Additional information

CIN1628091045G
9781628091045
1628091045
Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. by Renee Sklarew
Renee Sklarew
Unofficial Guides
Used - Good
Paperback
Unofficial Guides
2020-01-09
328
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