Washington, DC Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Washington, DC, the capital of the United States and the seat of its three branches of government. Washington has a collection of free, public museums unparalleled in size and scope throughout the history of mankind, and the lion's share of the nation's most treasured monuments and memorials. The vistas on the National Mall between the Capitol, Washington Monument, White House, and Lincoln Memorial are famous throughout the world as icons of the world's wealthiest and most powerful nation.

Beyond the Mall, Washington, DC has in the past two decades shed its old reputation as a city both boring and dangerous, with shopping, dining, and nightlife befitting a world-clazz metropolis. Travelers will find the city new, exciting, and decidedly cosmopolitan and international.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. 

Contents:

Welcome To Washington, D.C.
Key Districts
Overview
History
People
Climate
Literature
Film
Arrivals
By plane
By train
By car
By bus
Local Transportation
City layout
By Metro
Fares
Tips
By Circulator bus
By Metrobus
By taxi
By car
By bicycle
Sightseeing Highlights
Views and Panoramas
Fun Activities
Parks
Rock Creek Park
Roosevelt Island
Festivals
Sports
Football
Hockey
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Theater
Music
Classical
Pop & rock
Jazz & blues
Studying
Working
Shopping Highlights 
Dining Guide 
Bars, Clubs & Drinking
Accommodation Guide
Safety & Security
Crime
Local laws
Security procedures
Healthy Living
Communications
Local Help 
Publications
Embassies
Dress
Baggage storage
Local & Day Trips 
Northern Virginia destinations
Baltimore
Suburban Maryland