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2012
by Elise Hartman Ford
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THE BEST OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The Most Unforgettable Travel The Best Outdoor Activities 8
Experiences 3 The Best Neighborhoods for
The Best Splurge Hotels 5 Getting Lost 9
The Best Moderately Priced The Best Places to Hang with the
Hotels 5 Locals 11
The Most Unforgettable Dining SITE SEEING: THE BEST WASHINGTON, D.C.,
Experiences 6 WEBSITES 12
The Best Things to Do for Free 7
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WASHINGTON, D.C., IN DEPTH
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Washington, D.C., Today 15 Eating & Drinking in
Looking Back: Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. 29
History 17 ETHNIC EATING 30
LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS 26 When to Go 32
Washington, D.C., in Popular WASHINGTON, D.C., CALENDAR OF
Culture 26 EVENTS 34
WHAT WAS THAT? AN ABRIDGED Responsible Travel 39
DICTIONARY OF POLITICAL LINGO 28
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SUGGESTED WASHINGTON, D.C.,
ITINERARIES
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The Neighborhoods in Brief 42 The Best of Washington in
The Best of Washington in 2 Days 54
1 Day 49 The Best of Washington in
3 Days 58
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WHERE TO STAY
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Best Hotel Bets 62 Near Capitol Hill and the
PRICE CATEGORIES 63 National Mall 66
WHAT YOU’LL REALLY PAY 64 Penn Quarter 70
STAYING GREEN IN D.C. 65 FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOTELS 71
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Midtown 74 Woodley Park 93
Adams Morgan 78 Glover Park 95
Dupont Circle 80 Practical Information 96
Foggy Bottom/West End 88 WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS 97
Georgetown 90
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WHERE TO DINE
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Price Categories 100 Dupont Circle 130
Best Dining Bets 100 Foggy Bottom/West End 134
Capitol Hill and Barracks Row 102 Georgetown 137
VIEWS WITH A MEAL 104 Glover Park 143
EATING WITH THE INSIDERS 107 A SEAT AT THE BAR 143
Downtown, Penn Quarter 107 Woodley Park & Cleveland
FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS 117 Park 145
Midtown 120 CHOCOLATE LOUNGES & CUPCAKE
SHOPS 146
DINING GREEN IN D.C. 122
Practical Information 147
U Street Corridor 125
Restaurants by Cuisine 147
Adams Morgan 129
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EXPLORING WASHINGTON, D.C.
150
The Three Houses of More Museums 215
Government 151 MUSEUMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST 220
CALL AHEAD 154 Other Attractions 230
The National Mall & Memorial Just Across the Potomac:
Parks 168 Arlington National
The Smithsonian Museums 184 Cemetery & the Pentagon 237
THE SMITHSON BEHIND THE Parks & Gardens 242
SMITHSONIAN 186 Especially for Kids 252
MUSEUM EXHIBITS SCHEDULED FAVORITE CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS 254
FOR 2012 194
Organized Tours 255
Other Attractions on
Outdoor Activities 260
or near the Mall 208
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SHOPPING
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The Shopping Scene 265 THE ROADS LESS TRAVELED: A BACK-STREET
Great Shopping Areas 265 TOUR OF HISTORIC GEORGETOWN,
WITH STOPS AT SHOPS 270
Shopping A to Z 269
EMERGENCY SHOPPING 284
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WASHINGTON, D.C., AFTER DARK
287
The Performing Arts 288 CHEAP EATS: HAPPY HOURS TO WRITE
GETTING TICKETS 290 HOME ABOUT 307
Nightclubs 295 ELECTRIC AVENUES FOR LIVE-MUSIC
LOVERS 309
LATE-NIGHT BITES 303
WINE BARS WOO THE CAPITAL 310
Bars & Lounges 304
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SIDE TRIPS FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
313
Mount Vernon 314 BIKING TO OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA &
Alexandria 319 MOUNT VERNON 326
ALEXANDRIA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 323
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PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO
WASHINGTON, D.C.
336
Getting There 337 THE VALUE OF THE U.S. DOLLAR VS. OTHER
Getting Around 344 POPULAR CURRENCIES 358
FAST FACTS: WASHINGTON, D.C. 354 WHAT THINGS COST IN
WASHINGTON, D.C. 359
Index 365
Accommodations Index 373 Restaurant Index 373
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C. area since 1985.
Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, Ladies Home
Journal, National Parks magazine, National Geographic Traveler, the travel website Home
& Abroad, the London-based Bradman’s North America Guide, The Essential Guide to
Business Travel, and in other online and in-print national, regional, and trade publications.
In addition to this guide, she is the author of Night + Day D.C., a guidebook in the Cool
Cities series published by ASDavis Media Group/PulseGuides.
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FROMMER’S STAR RATINGS, ICONS &
ABBREVIATIONS
Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listing in this guide has been ranked for quality,
value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating system. In country, state,
and regional guides, we also rate towns and regions to help you narrow down your choices
and budget your time accordingly. Hotels and restaurants are rated on a scale of zero
(recommended) to three stars (exceptional). Attractions, shopping, nightlife, towns, and
regions are rated according to the following scale: zero stars (recommended), one star
(highly recommended), two stars (very highly recommended), and three stars (must-see).
In addition to the star-rating system, we also use seven feature icons that point
you to the great deals, in-the-know advice, and unique experiences that separate
travelers from tourists. Throughout the book, look for:
Special fi nds—those places only insiders know about
Fun facts—details that make travelers more informed and their trips more fun
Kids—best bets for kids and advice for the whole family
Special moments—those experiences that memories are made of
Overrated—places or experiences not worth your time or money
insider tips—great ways to save time and money
Great values—where to get the best deals
The following abbreviations are used for credit cards:
AE(cid:2)American Express DISC(cid:2)Discover V(cid:2)Visa
DC(cid:2)Diners Club MC(cid:2)MasterCard
TRAVEL RESOURCES AT FROMMERS.COM
Frommer’s travel resources don’t end with this guide. Frommer’s website,
www.frommers.com, has travel information on more than 4,000 destinations. We
update features regularly, giving you access to the most current trip-planning information
and the best airfare, lodging, and car-rental bargains. You can also listen to podcasts,
connect with other Frommers.com members through our active-reader forums, share your
travel photos, read blogs from guidebook editors and fellow travelers, and much more.
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