Washington DC Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241619322

Learn about the nation's history at the Lincoln Memorial, enjoy the view from the Washington Monument or explore the portraits at the Smithsonian Museum: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Washington, DC with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC: - Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city and a map of the subway system, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Washington, DC, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of the White House, Washington Monument, the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and more - Colour photographs of the city's impressive monuments and memorials, museums and galleries, picturesque neighbourhoods, beautiful gardens and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Capitol Hill, the Mall, Penn Quarter, the White House and Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, and sights beyond the city - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city's fascinating history, political system, museums and galleries, monuments and memorials, festivals, and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus how to get around, and visa and health information