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With 20 million visitors a year, Washington D.C. is one of the top destinations in the USA. From the Capitol Building to the White House, to the numerous museums, this city is steeped in history and continues to be the focal point of this vast country.This new edition of our long established guide offers unrivalled coverage of all the attractions of the city including the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, with Fodor's Choice Ratings of where to stay and where to eat, must-see sights and hidden treasures. With features highlighting the latest local trends and multi-day itineraries to help you plan the right trip for you and your family, Fodor's will help you plan a holiday to remember.Before you leave for Washington D.C. be certain to pack your Fodor's travel guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Be a Fodor's Correspondent	p. 3
About This Book	p. 6
When to Go	p. 7
What's Where	p. 10
If You Like	p. 16
Great Itineraries	p. 18
On the Calendar	p. 20
Fodor's Choice	p. 26
Exploring Washington	p. 29
The Mall	p. 31
The Monuments	p. 46
The White House Area	p. 56
Capitol Hill	p. 68
East End	p. 83
Georgetown	p. 99
Dupont Circle	p. 108
Adams-Morgan	p. 118
Foggy Bottom	p. 123
Cleveland Park	p. 130
Upper Northwest	p. 134
Arlington	p. 137
Alexandria	p. 145
Around Washington	p. 150
Where to Eat	p. 155
Where to Stay	p. 192
Nightlife & the Arts	p. 221
The Arts	p. 222
Nightlife	p. 232
Sports & the Outdoors	p. 244
Shopping	p. 254
Side Trips	p. 276
C&O Canal & Great Falls Parks	p. 278
Annapolis, Maryland	p. 284
Frederick, Maryland	p. 298
Mount Vernon, Woodlawn & Gunston Hall	p. 301
Fredericksburg, Virginia	p. 306
Smart Travel Tips	p. 317
Index	p. 339
About Our Writers	p. 352
Maps
Washington, D.C., Area	p. 8
Washington, D.C.	p. 12
Exploring Washington	p. 32
The Mall	p. 36
The Monuments	p. 48
The White House Area	p. 59
The White House Floor Plan: Ground & First Floors	p. 66
Capitol Hill	p. 70
U.S. Capitol: Second-Floor Plan	p. 72
East End	p. 87
Georgetown	p. 101
Dupont Circle	p. 110
Adams-Morgan	p. 120
Foggy Bottom	p. 127
Cleveland Park	p. 131
Upper Northwest	p. 135
Arlington, Virginia	p. 140
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia	p. 148
Where to Eat in Adams-Morgan & Woodley Park	p. 160
Where to Eat in Washington	p. 164
Where to Eat in Georgetown & Glover Park	p. 181
Where to Stay in Washington	p. 196
C&O Canal & Great Falls Parks	p. 282
Annapolis, Maryland	p. 286
Frederick, Maryland	p. 298
Mount Vernon, Woodlawn & Gunston Hall	p. 302
Fredericksburg, Virginia	p. 307
Closeups
Recent Changes in Washington, D.C.	p. 34
A City of Statues	p. 51
L'Enfant, the City's Architect	p. 77
U Street on the Rise	p. 123
Lee, the Rebel General	p. 141
Good Brews	p. 176
Traveling with Children?	p. 198
Lodging Alternatives	p. 200
After-Hours Restaurants	p. 235
Tickets & Venues	p. 252
D.C.'s Museum Shops	p. 262
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Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2007

Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2007

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