Insight Guide Washington, D.C.

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-07-01
Publisher(s): Insight Guides
List Price: $22.95

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Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Capital Idea
13(3)
History
Decisive Dates
16(3)
Beginnings
19(6)
Building a Nation
25(10)
Presidents and Protests
35(12)
Washington Today
47(10)
People and Culture
Life in Washington
57(8)
Black Washington
65(6)
The New Immigrants
71(4)
Arts and Entertainment
75(12)
Political Washington
Politics and Other Powers
87(7)
Political Stings and Scandals
94(7)
Foreign Affairs
101(12)
Places
Introduction
113(4)
The White House
117(14)
The Mall East
131(16)
The Mall West
147(12)
Capitol Hill Area
159(14)
Downtown
173(14)
Foggy Bottom and the West End
187(10)
Georgetown
197(8)
Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan
205(12)
The Upper Northwest
217(10)
Logan Circle and the Northeast
227(6)
Southwest Waterfront and the Southeast
233(8)
Around Washington
241(10)
Day Trips
Maryland
251(10)
Virginia
261
Information panels
George Washington
23(10)
Tracing Your Roots
33(12)
Race Riots
45(47)
How the Government Works
92(51)
James Smithson
143(12)
A Monumental City
155(28)
Art Treasures
183(30)
Diplomatic Pleasures
213(10)
The C&O Canal
223(14)
Frederick Douglass
237(37)
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted
274(1)
Planning the Trip
275(2)
Practical Tips
277(3)
Getting Around
280(2)
Where to Stay
282(5)
Where to Eat
287(7)
Culture
294(3)
Things to Do
297(2)
Shopping
299(2)
Sport
301(1)
Further Reading
302

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