Insight Pocket Guide Washington D.C.

The guidebooks that take the place of a tour guide Washington D.C. This is the guide that answers the questions you'd ask a friend who lived in Washington D.C. Which places are really worth seeing? Which excursions shouldn't be missed? Where are the great museums, restaurants, and shops tourists haven't yet discovered? Written by a local host, it is based on intimate knowledge of the city and its surroundings. Everything you need is in this book: * History and culture Washington D.C.'s past and present explained in a nutshell. Pages 11-17 * Tailor-made itineraries 10 tours focus on Washington D.C. itself. Pages 21-59 * Selected excursions Two short excursions explore Mount Vernon and Baltimore. A third tour explores rural Virginia. Pages 67-73 * Shopping, eating out and nightlife Tips on what to buy, where to eat and where to stay out late. Pages 75-83 * Essential practical information Hotels, climate, currency, getting around, useful addresses, etc. Pages 87-97 * Detailed pullout map This gives an overview of the tours and can also be used independently of the guide.Bell, Brian is the author of 'Insight Pocket Guide Washington D.C.' with ISBN 9789812349699 and ISBN 9812349693.