Whether you want to wander the halls of Smithsonian museums, dine at international restaurants in Adams Morgan, or stroll along the Potomac River, the local Fodor's travel experts in Washington D.C. are here to help! Fodor's Washington D.C. is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Washington D.C. travel guide includes:

• AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
• MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
• MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
• COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
• HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, activities, side-trips, and more
• PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Top Things to Buy," "What to Eat and Drink," "Under the Radar," and more
• TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
• HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local art, architecture, monuments and more
• SPECIAL FEATURES on Arlington National Cemetery, The National Mall, Capitol Hill, and more.
• LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Washington Monument, the White House, the Capitol Building, the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown's boutiques, U Street's restaurants, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Annapolis, Baltimore, and more.

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*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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