Washington, D.C.for Dummies by Beth Rubin

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This traveller's guide offers plain-English advice to make any Washington visit a capital trip. It delivers the lowdown on the top attractions, restaurants and hotels, and covers the latest post-9/11 security measures and how they affect visitors.

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Washington, D.C.for Dummies by Beth Rubin

From the White House to the Smithsonian, from the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial, there's more than enough to see and do in the nation's capital. If you want to the best of the district nightlife, culture, and historical sites included this handy, friendly guide will help you enjoy everything Washington has to offer. Inside you'll find: - The very best free attractions - A calendar of events for every season - Tips for travelers with special needs or interests - Metro maps and bus routes for getting around - A special shoppers guide to great bargains - Family itineraries and great day trips Like every For Dummies travel guide, Washington D.C. For Dummies includes: - Down-to-earth trip-planning advice - What you shouldn't miss and what you can skip - The best restaurants and hotels for every budget - Lots of detailed maps
Tom Price has lived in and written about Washington for more than two decades. As a journalist who focuses on government and politics, he knows the ins and outs of official Washington. As the parent of a Washington native who is making the transition from high school to college, he's discovered the best Washington places for kids of all ages. As a long-time D.C. resident, he's found fun and interesting Washington experiences for adults of all ages as well, having repeatedly explored the city with his family and visiting friends. From late 1982 through 1995, Tom was a correspondent in the Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau. Since then, he has been a freelance writer whose work has appeared in books, magazines, and newspapers and on Internet sites. With his wife, Susan Crites Price, Tom is coauthor of The Working Parents Help Book: Practical Advice for Dealing with the Day-to-Day Challenges of Kids and Careers, which won a Parents' Choice Award, was a Scholastic Book Club selection, and has been featured by "Today," "Oprah," and other broadcast and print media. Previously, Tom, a Pittsburgh native, reported for newspapers in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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ISBN 13 9780764554650
ISBN 10 0764554654
Title Washington, D.C.for Dummies
Author Beth Rubin
Series For Dummies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published 2003-03-07
Number of pages 360
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.