Fodor’s Washington, D.C.: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis PDF
Preview Fodor’s Washington, D.C.: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis
CONTENTS Cover Copyright About This Guide Welcome to Washington DC Washington DC Images 1 EXPERIENCE WASHINGTON, D.C. Washington, D.C. Today Washington, D.C. Planner What’s Where Washington, D.C. Top Attractions Great Itineraries Best Tours in D.C. Washington, D.C. Black History Walk Free in D.C. D.C. with Kids D.C.’s Top Festivals 2 EXPLORING The National Mall The White House Area and Foggy Bottom Capitol Hill and Northeast D.C. Downtown Georgetown Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Adams Morgan U Street Corridor Upper Northwest Arlington and Northern Virginia 3 WHERE TO EAT Planning Restaurant Reviews Where to Eat and Stay in Washington, D.C. 4 WHERE TO STAY Planning Hotel Reviews 5 NIGHTLIFE Planning White House Area and Foggy Bottom Capitol Hill and Northeast D.C. Downtown Georgetown Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Adams Morgan U Street Corridor Arlington and Northern Virginia 6 PERFORMING ARTS Planning White House Area Foggy Bottom Capitol Hill and Northeast D.C. Downtown Georgetown Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Adams Morgan U Street Corridor Upper Northwest Arlington and Northern Virginia 7 SPORTS AND THE OUTDOORS Planning Parks and Nature Sports 8 SHOPPING Planning White House Area Foggy Bottom Capitol Hill Downtown Georgetown Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Adams Morgan U Street Corridor Upper Northwest 9 SIDE TRIPS FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. Welcome to Side Trips from Washington, D.C. Planning Alexandria, Virginia Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, and Gunston Hall Annapolis, Maryland MAPS Black History Walk The National Mall The White House and Foggy Bottom Capitol Hill and Northeast D.C. Downtown Georgetown Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Adams Morgan U Street Corridor Upper Northwest Arlington and Northern Virginia Dining and Lodging Map Dining and Lodging Map Alexandria, Virginia Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, and Gunston Hall Annapolis, Maryland TRAVEL SMART WASHINGTON, D.C. ABOUT OUR WRITERS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Fodor’s Recommendations Everything in this guide is worth doing —we don’t cover what isn’t—but exceptional sights, hotels, and restaurants are recognized with additional accolades. Fodor’sChoice indicates our top recommendations. Care to nominate a new place? Visit Fodors.com/contact-us. Trip Costs We list prices wherever possible to help you budget well. Hotel and restaurant price categories from $ to $$$$ are noted alongside each recommendation. For hotels, we include the lowest cost of a standard double room in high season. For restaurants, we cite the average price of a main course at dinner or, if dinner isn’t served, at lunch. For attractions, we always list adult admission fees; discounts are usually available for children, students, and senior citizens. Hotels Our local writers vet every hotel to recommend the best overnights in each price category, from budget to expensive. Unless otherwise specified, you can expect private bath, phone, and TV in your room. For expanded hotel reviews, visit Fodors.com. Restaurants Unless we state otherwise, restaurants are open for lunch and dinner daily. We mention dress code only when there’s a specific requirement and reservations only when they’re essential or not accepted. For expanded restaurant reviews, visit Fodors.com. Credit Cards The hotels and restaurants in this guide typically accept credit cards. If not, we’ll say so. EUGENE FODOR Hungarian-born Eugene Fodor (1905–91) began his travel career as an interpreter on a French cruise ship. The experience inspired him to write On the Continent (1936), the first guidebook to receive annual updates and discuss a country’s way of life as well as its sights. Fodor later joined the U.S. Army and worked for the OSS in World War II. After the war, he kept up his intelligence work while expanding his guidebook series. During the Cold War, many guides were written by fellow agents who understood the value of insider information. Today’s guides continue Fodor’s legacy by providing travelers with timely coverage, insider tips, and cultural context. WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, D.C. With its neoclassical government buildings and broad avenues, Washington, D.C., looks its part as America’s capital. Majestic monuments and memorials pay tribute to notable leaders and great achievements, and merit a visit. But D.C. also lives firmly in the present, and not just politically; new restaurants and bars continually emerge, upping the hipness factor in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to U Street. Fun museums and tree-shaded parks make it a terrific place for families. You may come for the official sites, but you’ll remember D.C.’s local flavor, too. TOP REASONS TO GO Cherry Blossoms: For a few weeks in spring, D.C. is awash in glorious pink blooms. The White House: 1600 Pennsylvania may be the best-known address in the U.S. Memorials: The lives of soldiers, presidents, and political figures are commemorated. Museums: For every taste—whether you like spies, airplanes, history, or art. Globe-trotting Cuisine: Diverse cultures support restaurants with authentic flavors. The Mall: Ground zero for museums, picnics, festivals, and performances.
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