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| Arlington National Cemetery : Shrine to America's Heroes - Arlington National Cemetery is America's most treasured national burial ground, steeped in history and the site of our most solemn, national memories. Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes, the definitive guide that describes Arlington, its history, and its heroes, is now available in an updated, second edition. Painstakingly researched, Arlington National Cemetery has been written in close cooperation with Arlington National Cemetery, the National Park Service, and Arlington House. Revised and updated material includes additional page-long biographies of American heroes as well as greatly expanded listings of other notable persons buried at Arlington. Up-to-date sections on memorials and Arlington procedures, more photos, and an easy-to-use foldout map make this book a wonderful resource for history buffs, military personnel and their families, and tourists. |
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| Access Washington, DC - One of the best selling ACCESS guides, ACCESS Washington, D.C., includes newly renovated neighborhoods and the latest developments at the White House, Capitol Hill, The Smithsonian, and other popular sites, from the National Archives to Mount Vernon. Plus, it includes a wealth of trips to historical sites outside the city proper. A truly capital idea for tourist of all ages and nations! The 30 detailed neighborhood maps in this guide will help you immediately locate hotels, restaurants, shops, and sights of Washington, DC. |
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Berlitz Guides
| DC for Free : Hundreds of Free Things to do in Washington, DC - Forget about inflation, recession, and exchange rates. With this book, you won't even need travelers' checks! Brian Butler, the world's best freebie finder, has compiled a gold mine of ideas and tips for enjoying America's capital inexpensively. For the budget traveler, or anyone who loves a bargain, this book is an essential resource. |
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Lovers Companion to Washington, D.C. - Baltimore - It covers almost all the parks in the Washington D.C.,
Virginia and Baltimore. Have you ever looked up a park on a map and it
looked huge and perfect for your dog, and when you got there, you and your
dog were very disappointing with the park? Well, the review for each park
is quite accurate. With this book on hand, you can look up a park and find
out if it is suitable for your dog before driving there. It covers
important information that a dog owner needs to know about the park/area -
such as the poop scoop law and the leash law.
It also contains information (ie. hotel, restaurant, pet stores, etc...) that is very useful for dog owners who like to take their pooches on vacation with them. Embedded into the book, you will find dog adoption information. The book encourages suggestions from readers. I've already written to the publisher suggesting to include information on various rescue organizations and local animal shelters - a way to help promote pet rescue/adoption. |
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| Escape Plans: Quick Getaways Within Easy Reach of Washington - Escape Plans includes more than 75 destinations to the north, east, south and west of Washington, generally reachable in one to four hours by car. Nearly twenty maps to help you plot your plans, whether for day trips, weekends or a bit more. Includes lodging, restaurants, directions, prices and other newly updated information you need--including web sites as well as phone numbers. A special section is located with the index that groups getaways by individual desires or needs, whether for a romantic spot or a place that welcomes pets. This is a getaway guide for all seasons, all interests, all those determined to get more out of Washington-area life. |
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| Eyewitness Travel Guide to Washington, DC - People Magazine says, "With titles covering Paris, Prague, and London, these pocket-sized guides are like a Michelangelo fresco: deliriously rich in detail." And Sky Magazine states the the Eyewitness Travel Guides are, "The best travel guides ever." This is a great book for people that not only want to get around the city, but also to learn about the history behind every major monument. The book is packed with useful information and great drawings and pictures. Perfect guide book for anyone that wants to explore the capital. |
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| Fodor's Washington, DC - No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this guide, updated every year, our experts who live in Washington, DC give you the inside track showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Start with the color planning section to help you decide where to go, use your personal supply of Post-it? flags to mark your favorite listings, and consult the foldout map to stay on course. Fodor's Washington, DC 2002 shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Plus, web links, maps, costs, and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap. |
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| Fodor's Pocket Washington, DC - Fodor's Pocket Guides are designed for people who just want the highlights. They contain full, rich descriptions of major cities around the globe including the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights - all in a new trim, petit package. |
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| Fodor's
City Pack -These ingenious city guides package a concise
full-color miniguide together with a full-size color map in a sturdy
plastic sleeve. This convenient two-in-one travel resource is perfect for
the on-the-go traveler who only needs the highlights in brief. |
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| Fodor's Around Washington, Dc With Kids 68 Great Things to Do Together (Fodor's Around the City With Kids) - Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation. |
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| Fodor's Virginia and Maryland
- No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or
fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. Insider info that's totally up to date. Every year our local experts
give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do --
from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to
outdoor fun. Hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from
budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the
hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes
each place special.
Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Full-size, foldout map keeps you on course. |
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| Frommers Washington, D.C. from $80 a Day - Meticulously researched by a longtime resident, this guidebook is packed with tips that will help you save money and have you navigating the city like a pro in no time. Candid, in-depth reviews of inviting and affordable places to stay, cheap eats galore, and good-value choices near all the major sights. Frommer's will show you how to explore the halls of power and watch your government at work. We'll take you to all the monuments and memorials, historic sites, and world-class museums, and we'll show you great things to do for free (or almost), including outdoor concerts, discounts on theater tickets, spectacular parks and gardens, and much more. We'll help you keep the kids entertained, take you on memorable side trips to side trips to Mount Vernon and Alexandria, and show you how to save money on everything from airfares to riding the Metro. You'll even get a free color fold-out map! |
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| Gayot Washington, DC Restaurants - From Maryland crabs to Virginia home-cured hams, Capitol Hill cocktails to Georgetown lattes, the flavors of the D.C. region are heaven for the sophisticated palates of Gayot experts. Like all the books in the series, this one features frank evaluations by local restaurant critics and easy-to-use rating symbols. Chapters on Mount Vernon, Annapolis, and Virginia make it a complete resource for side trips. |
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| Great Family Vacations Northeast : 25 Complete Fun-Filled Vacations for the Entire Family - (Includes vacation suggestions for the District of Columbia.) Family-travel expert Candyce H. Stapen has taken the hassle out of vacation planning with Great Family Vacations Northeast. Inside you'll find 25 complete vacations loaded with enough activities to keep every member of your family happy for weeks! Whether you're looking for museums and historic sites, thrill-a-minute amusement parks, animal attractions, natural wonders and the great outdoors, sporting events, or a healthy dose of all the above and more, here's everything you need to make your next family vacation a great family vacation. This information-packed guide includes hundreds of exciting things to see and do, valuable family travel tips, family-friendly places to lodge and dine, personally recommended side trips, important local sources of information and handy travel directions. |
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Insiders' Guide to Washington, D.C - This is the 5th edition of the Insider's Guide.
| Lonely Planet Washington, DC - Lonely Planet’s new "Washington, DC" will guide you through the city of cherry blossoms and provide the details necessary for an unforgettable stay in the nation’s capital. Written with wit and flair you will find the inside scoop on how to get around, up-to-date restaurant and hotel information, stuff for kids, maps, and a complete guide to the nation’s best museums and monuments. There are also suggested excursions to Alexandria, Great Falls, Mt. Vernon and more! |
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| Lonely Planet Washington, DC Condensed - New book in the Lonely Planet series. |
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| Lonely Planet Washington, DC & the Capital Region: Travel Survival Kit - The White House, Washington Monument, Vietnam War Memorial, the Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Vernon are among the many landmarks highlighted in this Lonely Planet travel guide. Important Revolutionary and Civil War sites are covered, and there's also an outdoor activities chapter with information on hiking, bicycling, skiing, and bird watching. color photos. 79 maps. |
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Metro Washington DC with CD ROM
| Michelin THE GREEN GUIDE Washington DC - This updated edition of a popular title in Michelin's acclaimed collection of travel publications is your key to Washington's renowned monuments, museums and attractions. From the steps of the revered Lincoln Memorial to the corridors of the Capitol building, from the historic rooms of the White House to the exhibit halls of the National Air and Space Museum, from the gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery to the streets of Embassy Row, let Michelin help you discover the nation's capital. Excursions from DC highlight the best of Alexandria and the Mount Vernon area in nearby Virginia. |
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Mobil Travel Guides
Mobil Travel Guide Mid-Atlantic - It's the Travel Planner You Can Trust. The Mobil One- to
Five-Star Quality Ratings at your fingertips. Completely revised and updated
every year. It's Comprehensive. The travel guides with more than 22,000 lodgings
and restaurants in all price ranges. Thousands of cities and towns. More than
11,000 local attractions, activities, and events. It's Easy-to-Use with
convenient A-to-Z organization and a comprehensive index of lodgings and
restaurants. It's Loaded with Maps including full-color state and city highway
maps keyed to listings and neighborhood maps for major cities.
Open Road's The Washington DC Ethnic Restaurant Guide
The Rough Guide to Washington DC - The Rough Guide to Washington DC is a very good guide to the US capital. It contains researched coverage of all the city's historic and contemporary sights, full write-ups of museums large and small, and neighborhoods tame, tough and tawdry.
| Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC (Romantic Weekends Virginia, Maryland & Washington, D.C., 2nd Ed) - A brand new edition of this unique guide to getaways in the tri-state region, including the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Well researched and laid out in easy-to-use sections that profile one trip each, this book covers Virginia's Blue Ridge, the Tidewater, the Shenandoah Valley, Chincoteague, Charlottesville, Central Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Maryland's favorite spots on the coast, in Baltimore and Annapolis, and to the West are also covered. In addition to the best places to stay and the finest spots to dine, the book is packed with things to do that will rekindle a romance... or get one started in the first place. Local cultural festivals, winery visits, carriage tours, balloon rides, plantation tours and more. |
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| Time Out Washington, Dc (Time Out Guides) - Here is what one reader said about this book. "I just moved to DC, and I was really lost here until I picked up this thing. The reviewers selected great activities, restaurants, places, etc. Each one I have tried has been worth my time, if not really outstanding. I've asked long-time locals about some of the highly recommended but low-profile places, and they have agreed that those are hot spots. The maps are very nice, and the style is extremely readable. If you need one guide to the city, this is as good a choice as any." |
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Children's Guidebooks and Activity Travel Books for Washington, D.C.
| Washington, D.C. Guidebook for Kids - Now in its seventh edition, the guidebook continues to be a bestseller among traveling families, visiting school groups, and area residents. Written for children 9 to 14 years old, the book guides kids through the 57 special places they are most likely to enjoy. It's packed with historical information, fun facts, puzzles, and games, and includes activities designed to familiarize kids with subway and city maps. Bound like a workbook for easy use, the lightweight guide includes addresses, phone numbers, tour information, and maps. |
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Washington DC ABC's - Washington, DC ABC's is an alphabet picture book about Washington's history, events, people and places.
| Fodor's Around Washington, Dc With Kids 68 Great Things to Do Together (Fodor's Around the City With Kids) - Each book focuses on 68 terrific ideas for family days, from museums and puppet theaters to skyscrapers and parks. Written by parents who live in the cities they cover, these books are smart about what kids like--and about what parents need. All the details for planning are included: addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness. "Hey, Kids!" info boxes provide fun facts and interesting trivia about the destination, and "Kid-Friendly Eats" features recommend three or four places to grab a bite to eat nearby. Fun to read and easy to use, these handy little guides make it easy to plan an enjoyable, hassle-free day with children in the world's most popular cities. They're perfect idea books for every city parent and grandparent, and indispensable aids for families on vacation. |
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| The Inside-Outside Book of Washington DC
- Venture inside and outside
our nation's capital for an extraordinary look at some of its many
majestic locations: the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Capitol,
the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the National Air and Space
Museum, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, RFK Stadium, and more. Children will get delightful perspectives on some of Washington D.C.'s greatest sights in this unique look at the nation's capital. Full-color illustrations |
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| Travels With Max to Washington, DC - Filled with facts, puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and pictures to color, this fun and educational travel activity book teachers children about the capital of the United States. With the assistance of their tour guide MAX, a V.I.K. (Very Important Koala), children learn the history of Washington, DC, and visit over 20 famous attractions such as the White House, National Aquarium, National Zoo, monuments, museums and much more! (Ages 9-12) |
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| Washington, DC: Historic Walking Tour - Contains detailed information for walking tours of each of the major areas of the Capitol City. |
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Zagatsurvey 2001-2002 Washington
DC - Just about everything you need to know
to find all of the best restaurants in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas.
Check it out.
Magazines
Maps
| Fodor's
City Pack -These ingenious city guides package a concise
full-color miniguide together with a full-size color map in a sturdy
plastic sleeve. This convenient two-in-one travel resource is perfect for
the on-the-go traveler who only needs the highlights in brief. |
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Washington DC 50-Mile Radius Wall Map - Includes Annapolis, Baltimore, Bowie, Cambridge ... and Much More: Don't Drive Today with Yesterday's Map
| Artwise Washington DC - STREETWISE Maps, Inc. was founded in 1984 by Michael E. Brown. Before starting the company, he worked in international publishing and acquired a fascination for maps. In 1983 Brown envisioned a new format for a map; one which integrated convenience and modern graphics. He wanted to create a map that would not only visually entice someone to visit a particular city, but reward them as well with exceptional clarity, accuracy, and durability. By making the map as aesthetically pleasing as it was functional, Brown combined his sense of design with his love of travel. The result was an innovative consumer product. In the early years, Brown was not only cartographer and publisher, but shipping manager as well, delivering the maps around the streets of New York on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. STREETWISE Maps, Inc. eventually expanded into publishing maps of cities throughout the world. |
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Downtown Washington Dc Visitor's Map
| Metro Washington, D.C., Street Map Book - Great map for anyone who never wants to get lost in this city. Easy to read and accurate. |
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City Slickers Washington DC Laminated Folding Map - Though not all the small details and streets are noted on this laminated folding map, I find it very useful to keep in my glove compartment or purse. You never know when you might need to find a different route or find your destination so the size and durability of this map makes it ideal for keeping on-hand. The National Mall is present which makes it ideal for tourists and residents alike.
| Streetwise Washington DC - STREETWISE Maps, Inc. was founded in 1984 by Michael E. Brown. Before starting the company, he worked in international publishing and acquired a fascination for maps. In 1983 Brown envisioned a new format for a map; one which integrated convenience and modern graphics. He wanted to create a map that would not only visually entice someone to visit a particular city, but reward them as well with exceptional clarity, accuracy, and durability. By making the map as aesthetically pleasing as it was functional, Brown combined his sense of design with his love of travel. The result was an innovative consumer product. In the early years, Brown was not only cartographer and publisher, but shipping manager as well, delivering the maps around the streets of New York on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. STREETWISE Maps, Inc. eventually expanded into publishing maps of cities throughout the world. |
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| Fodor's Washington D.C. Flashmaps - The USA Today states, "Excellent guides for leisure or business travelers." Looking for a South End Bistro or a Harvard Square shop? A downtown nightclub or a Newbury Street gallery? Wherever you want to go, Flashmaps will get you there quickly. First-time visitors or lifelong residents -- anyone can easily navigate Boston and Cambridge with Flashmaps. The ultimate street and information finder |
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| Rand McNally Washington, Dc Map Guide |
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| Maryland & DC Birds (Pocket Naturalist) - Maryland & DC Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. |
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| Mastering DC :
A Newcomer's Guide to Living in the Washington, DC Area
- The fifth
edition of Mastering DC: A Newcomer's Guide to Living in the Washington,
DC Area continues with its original purpose--providing a single-resource
for information about the Washington, DC area to help new residents get
established quickly and easily. Even long-time residents will appreciate
the convenience of this one-stop resource guide, and should encounter some
new area treasures within its pages.
Within these eleven chapters, complete with neighborhood maps, illustrations, specialized feature pages, and "to do" lists, readers will learn about: Housing and neighborhoods, public and private transportation, websites, restaurants, shopping, licenses and taxes, events and activities, local services, family and children's activities, and much more! This edition also contains a comprehensive cross-referenced index. Mastering DC is an invaluable resource for: New employees, college students, and anyone who needs to acclimate quickly; individuals on short- or long-term assignments in DC; residents; frequent visitors to the area; Corporate Recruiters and other Human Resource professionals as a recruitment tool for new employees; relocation firms on whom clients depend for local information. Mastering DC is the ultimate how-to sourcebook for relocating to, living in and enjoying the Washington, DC area. Written and produced locally, this book is filled with useful insider tips. |
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