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050 _aGR 153 .N213w 2005
245 0 _aNational geographic traveler :
_bWashington, D.C. /
_cJohn Thompson.
260 _aWashington, D.C. :
_bNational Geographic,
_cc2005.
300 _a271 p. :
_bill.
_c22 cm.
500 _aContents: History & culture, Capitol hill, National Mall, White House & around, Downtown, Georgetown, Dupont Circle & Adams Morgan, Cleveland Park & beyond, East of the Capitol, Across the Potomac, Excursions, Travelwise.
520 _a Anacostia & Northeast Washington
520 _a and Arlington & Alexandria. An excursions chapter covers the nearby Potomac River plantations (including Mount Vernon)
520 _a and Frederick Douglass's former residence. Guided walks help you get to know different areas, including a brick sidewalk tour of stately Georgetown and a spin around the President's neighborhood. You'll find 3D art depicting the U.S. Capitol and the White House, plus one of the majestic National Cathedral, as well as detailed museum floor plans. Extensive features help explain some of the undercurrents of this fascinating place, including insights into the political machine and how the Old Guard Washington works. Organized into nine different neighborhoods, the guide begins in the heart of the nation, on Capitol Hill
520 _a and historic Annapolis. An informative chapter on Washington's history and culture kicks off the guide and a Travelwise with detailed practical information, including an extensive hotel and restaurant listing, rounds out the book.
520 _a and moves on to the Mall
520 _a bustling Eastern Market, a popular weekend brunch stop
520 _a Cleveland Park
520 _a Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan
520 _a Georgetown
520 _a the up-and-coming downtown
520 _a the White House & around
520 _aDetailed, informative entries on the city's main sites-including the Capitol, White House, and museum-laden National Mall with the new Museum of the American Indian-provide background information on each place, along with tips on how best to visit. Included, too, are lesser known sites such as Dumbarton Oaks and its gorgeous gardens
650 _aVoyages and travel
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700 _aThompson, John.
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