Fodors Washington DC 2016 With

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

With history around every corner, Washington, D.C. is a city that seamlessly blends yesterday and today, and it's a perennial favorite for families. This updated guide lets travelers discover the myriad charms of the nation's capital, from its stately monuments to the trendiest restaurants.

This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on The Mall, National Air and Space Museum, and Arlington National Cemetary
· Major sights such as The Capitol; Washington Monument; Lincoln, Jefferson, and FDR memorials; The White House; National Cathedral; Dumbarton Oaks; Arlington National Cemetary; Smithsonian Museums; Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial; Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and World War II memorials; National Zoo 
· Side Trips from Washington, D.C. including Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, Gunston Hall, Annapolis
· Coverage of The White House Area, Foggy Bottom, Capitol Hill, Northeast D.C., Downtown, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street Corridor, and Upper Northwest

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