* Full-color throughout, with free full-color foldout map.
* Completely updated every year, Frommer's Washington, D.C. provides up-to-the-minute coverage of D.C. shopping and nightlife; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful family vacation; and side trips to Alexandria, VA and Mount Vernon.
* Our author, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., gives you insider advice on how to see all the highlights, from the National Mall to historic Georgetown.
* Expanded coverage of D.C. neighborhoods, with new itineraries and detailed walking tours to help you make the most of your time in the nation's capital.
* Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
* Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
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