ACCOMMODATIONS
INDEX
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Adam’s Inn, 56–57, 59, 61 Courtyard Washington Convention
MA
American Inn of Bethesda, 51, 61 Center, 51, 56–57, 63
Courtyard Washington Northwest, 51,
Beacon Hotel, 56–57, 61 55, 63
Best Western Georgetown Hotel & Crowne Plaza Hotel Old Town, 50, 64
Suites, 55, 61 Crowne Plaza National Airport, 52, 64
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Best Western Pentagon Hotel, 52, 61 Crowne Plaza Silver Spring, 49, 54, 64
Best Western Rosslyn Iwo Jima, 52, 61
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Best Western Tysons Westpark, 59, 61 Days Inn Alexandria, 65
Bethesda Court Hotel, 49, 54, 61 Days Inn Connecticut Ave, 59, 65
Doubletree Bethesda, 49, 65
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Capitol Hilton, 50, 54, 56–57, 61 Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, 50, 64
Carlyle Suites Hotel, 49, 55, 62 Doubletree Washington, D. C., 48,
Channel Inn Hotel, 53, 62 56–57, 64
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Churchill Hotel, 50, 55, 62
Comfort Inn Arlington Blvd/Falls Embassy Inn, 55, 59, 64
Church, 59, 63 Embassy Row Hilton, 50, 55, 65
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Comfort Inn Ballston, 59, 63 Embassy Suites Alexandria, 49, 54, 65
Comfort Inn Downtown DC/ Embassy Suites Chevy Chase, 49, 65
Convention, 59, 63 Embassy Suites Crystal City, 49, 64
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Comfort Inn Landmark, 52, 62 Embassy Suites Downtown, 49, 55, 64
Comfort Inn Pentagon, 51, 54, 62 Embassy Suites Tysons Corner, 49, 54, 64
Comfort Inn Tysons Corner, 59, 62
Courtyard Alexandria, 51, 54, 63 Fairfax Embassy Row, 65
Courtyard Alexandria Pentagon South, Fairmont Washington, D. C., 49, 56–57,
51, 63 65
Courtyard Crystal City, 50, 63 Four Points Sheraton Downtown, 50,
Courtyard Embassy Row, 50, 55, 62 56–57, 65
Courtyard New Carrollton, 51, 62 Four Seasons Hotel, 48, 56–57, 66, 276
Courtyard Rosslyn, 51, 62 Georgetown Inn, 49, 56–57, 66
Courtyard Silver Spring, 49 Georgetown Suites Hotel, 48, 54,
Courtyard Silver Spring Downtown, 54, 63 56–57, 66
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Grand Hyatt Washington, 48, 54, Latham Hotel, 51, 56–57, 71
56–57, 67, 82–83 L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 49, 56–57, 70
Liaison Capitol Hotel, 51, 56–57, 70
Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 52, 56–57, 67, 82
Hampton Inn Alexandria, 50, 54, 67 Madison Hotel, 49, 55–57, 70
Hawthorn Suites, 49, 66 Mandarin Oriental, 48, 56–57, 276
Hay-Adams Hotel, 56–57, 66, 276 Marriott at Metro Center, 56–57
Henley Park, 276 Marriott Crystal City, 51, 54, 71
Hilton Alexandria at Mark Center, 50, 54, Marriott Crystal Gateway, 50, 54, 71
66 Marriott Hotel Bethesda, 50, 54, 70
Hilton Arlington and Towers, 49, 67 Marriott Hotel Key Bridge, 51, 70
Hilton Garden Inn Washington Marriott Metro Center, 52, 70
Downtown, 52, 56–57, 67 Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 50, 71
Hilton of Silver Spring, 51, 67 Melrose Hotel, 49, 56–57, 71
Hilton Washington, 51, 55–57, 66 Morrison House, 48, 71
Holiday Inn Alexandria, 53, 66 Morrison-Clark Inn, 49, 56–57, 72
Holiday Inn Arlington, 51, 66
Holiday Inn Capitol, 52, 56–57, 67 Omni Shoreham Hotel, 48, 55–57, 72
Holiday Inn Central, 52, 56–57, 67 One Washington Circle Hotel, 50,
Holiday Inn Georgetown, 52, 56–57, 67 56–57, 72
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 53, 68
Holiday Inn National Airport, 52, 68 Park Hyatt, 48, 55, 73, 276
Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 52, 68 Phoenix Park Hotel, 52, 56–57, 73
Hotel George, 49, 56–57, 69
Hotel Harrington, 56–57, 69 Quality Inn & Suites College Park, 53, 73
Hotel Helix, 48, 54, 56–57, 69 Quincy, The, 50, 54, 56–57, 72
Hotel Lombardy, 50, 54, 56–57, 68
Hotel Madera, 48, 55–57, 68 Radisson Hotel Reagan International,
Hotel Monaco, 49, 56–57, 68 49, 54, 72
Hotel Monaco Alexandria, 48, 69 Red Roof Inn Downtown, 56–57, 59, 72
Hotel Monticello, 50, 56–57, 69 Renaissance M Street Hotel, 50, 55, 73
Hotel Palomar Arlington, 48, 54, 69 Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 50,
Hotel Palomar Washington, 48, 55, 68 55–57, 73
Hotel Rouge, 49, 55–57, 68 Residence Inn Bethesda, 54, 73
Hotel Topaz, 49, 55, 68 Residence Inn Dupont Circle, 51, 55, 72
Hyatt Arlington, 49, 69 Residence Inn Pentagon City, 50, 54, 72
Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 51, 69 Residence Inn Washington, D.C., 51, 55, 72
Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 51, 56–57, 69 Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, 48, 56–57, 73
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 70 Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 48, 73
Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, 48, 54, 73
J. W. Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue, 50, Ritz-Carlton Washington, D. C., 48, 55,
56–57, 70 74, 276
Jefferson Hotel, 48, 55–57, 70, 276 River Inn, 48, 54, 56–57, 74
Jurys Normandy, 52, 55–57, 71
St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, 48,
Kalorama Guest House, 52, 54–57, 71 55–57
St. Regis, 48, 56–57, 75
ACCOMMODATIONS INDEX 411
Savoy Suites Hotel, 52, 56–57, 74 Washington Plaza Hotel, 51, 55, 75
Sheraton Crystal City, 51, 75 Washington Renaissance Hotel, 49, 54,
Sheraton National Hotel, 51, 75 56–57, 75
Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 50, 75 Washington Suites Alexandria, 51, 54, 76
Sheraton Suites Alexandria, 49, 74 Washington Suites Georgetown, 56–57,
Sofitel Lafayette, 48, 56–57, 74 76
State Plaza Hotel, 52, 56–57, 75 Watergate Hotel, 48, 54, 56–57, 76
Westin Grand, 48, 55, 76
Tabard Inn, 55, 59, 75 Westin Tysons Corner, 49, 76
Tysons Corner Marriott, 51, 54, 74 Westin Washington, D.C., City Center,
48, 56–57, 76
Washington Court Hotel, 50, 56–57, 74 Willard Inter-Continental, 56–57, 76, 277
Washington Marriott Hotel, 50, 55, 74 Willlard Inter-Continental, 48
Washington National Airport Hilton, 51, Windsor Park Hotel, 55, 76
54, 75
RESTAURANT
INDEX
Note: Page numbers of restaurant profiles are in bold face type.
Acadiana, 83, 256–57, 262, 273, 274, Bookbinder’s, 259
282–83 Bourbon Steak, 260, 277
Addie’s, 272, 276, 283–84 Brasserie Beck, 83, 256–57, 262, 263,
Adour, 260, 269 268, 270, 274, 278, 288–89
Annie’s Paramount Steak House, 376 Brickskeller, The, 278, 381–82
Art and Soul, 260 Buffalo Billiards, 382
Assaggi, 269 Burma, 256–57, 270, 274, 288–89
Austin Grill, 278 Busara, 273, 277, 290–91
Butcher Burgers, 264
Bangkok Garden, 273, 276, 284
Bastille DC, 269 Café Atlántico/Minibar, 256–57, 262, 263,
Bebo Trattoria, 263 272, 274, 280, 291–92
Belga Cafe, 278 Café Divan, 259, 273, 275, 292
Benjarong, 273, 276, 284–85 Café du Parc, 259, 262, 264, 269
Ben’s Chili Bowl, 266 Café Milano, 259, 265, 271, 275, 292–93
BGR the Burger Joint, 264 Café Mozu, 264
Bierra Paradiso, 278 Cafe Nema, 365
Birchmere, 377, 380 CakeLove, 260
Bistro Bis, 256–57, 270, 274 Capital Grille, The, 265–66, 277
Bistro Français, 259, 270, 275, 286 Cashion’s Eat Place, 258, 273, 275,
Black Cat, 365, 380 293–94
Black’s Bar & Kitchen, 264, 273, 276, Caucus Room, 265, 277
280, 287 Ceiba, 262
BlackSalt, 269 Central Michel Richard, 256–57, 259,
BLT Steak, 259, 277 262, 263, 272, 274, 281, 294
Blue Duck Tavern, 258, 272, 280, 281, Charlie Palmer Steak House, 259, 265, 277
287–88 Chi-Cha Lounge, 383
Blues Alley, 381 Chopsticks, 281
Bobby Van’s, 83, 259, 277 Circle Bistro, 264
Bombay Club, 266, 280 Citronelle, 259, 270, 275, 281, 295
RESTAURANT INDEX 413
CityZen, 256–57, 259, 263, 271, 274, Il Molino, 259
295–96 Improv, The, 385–86
Clyde’s, 278 IndeBleu, 256–57, 262, 270, 274, 303–4
Columbia Station, 365–66 Indique, 271, 276, 304–5
Coppi’s Organic, 280 Inn at Little Washington, The, 260, 271,
Corduroy, 83, 256–57, 272, 274, 281, 277, 282, 305–6
296–97 INOX, 261, 269
IOTA, 386
D. C. Coast, 256–57, 262, 272, 274, Irish Inn at Glen Echo, The, 280
281, 297–98
D’Acqua, 262 J. Gilbert’s, 277
Dave & Buster’s, 383–84 Jaleo, 256–57, 262, 263, 272, 274,
Don Shula’s, 277 276–78, 280, 282, 306–7
Dubliner, 384 Jammin’ Java, 387
Duplex Diner, 366 Java Green, 281
Jefferson Hotel, 276
Eamonn’s, 263 Johnny’s Half Shell, 256–57, 273, 274, 307
Ella’s Wood-Fired Pizza, 280
Equinox, 256–57, 260, 272, 274, 298–99 Kaz Sushi Bistro, 256–57, 271, 275, 281,
Etete, 269 307–8
Kennedy Center Roof Terrace, The, 280
Farrah Olivia, 263, 272, 277, 299–300 Kinkead’s, 264, 273, 275, 280, 282,
Felix, 365 308–9
Finn and Porter, 83 Komi, 258, 261, 263, 271, 275, 309
Firefly, 280 Kotobuki, 281
Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 277
Four Seasons Hotel, 276, 280 La Chaumière, 259, 270, 275, 310–11
Four Sisters (Huong Que), 273, 277, 300 La Miche, 260, 270, 276, 311–12
L’Auberge Chez Francois, 270, 277, 282,
Galaxy Hut, 371 309–10
Galileo, 263 Le Mannequin Pis, 270, 276, 312
Georgia Brown’s, 256–57, 262, 266, 273, Le Paradou, 256–57, 262–64, 270, 274,
274, 280, 300–301 282, 312–14
Geranio, 272, 277, 301–2 Lebanese Taverna, 278–79
Good Stuff Eatery, 260, 264 Liberty Tavern, 269
Grapeseed, 272, 276, 281, 302–3 Lima, 367
Love, 387–88
Hank’s Oyster Bar, 261
Hard Rock Cafe, 385 McCormick’ & Schmick’s, 280
Hay-Adams Hotel, 266, 276 Majestic, 263
Henley Park Hotel, 276 Makoto, 271, 275, 314
Heritage India, 259, 271, 275, 303 Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 276
Hinode, 281 Marcel’s, 256–57, 264, 268, 270, 275,
Hook, 269 314–15
HR-57, 365 Market Inn, 266
Huong Que (Four Sisters), 273, 277, 300 Mark’s Duck House, 270, 277, 315–16
Mark’s Kitchen, 281
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Matchbox, 262, 280 Olives, 259
Matisse, 260 Oval Room, 269
MCCXXIII, 388–89 Oyamel, 256–57, 262, 263, 271, 274,
Mendocino Grille, 269 322–23
Meskerem, 258, 270, 275, 316–17 Ozio, 389–90
Mia’s Pizza, 280
Minibar, 262 Palena, 258, 263–64, 271, 275, 323–24
Mio, 269 Palm, 265, 278
Moby Dick, 279 Park at 14th, The, 367
Monocle, 266 Park Hyatt Hotel, 276
Montmartre, 256–57, 270, 274, 317 PassionFish, 269
Morton’s, 265, 266, 278 Persimmon, 260, 272, 276, 324–25
Murasaki, 271, 276, 281, 317–18 Pete’s Apizza, 280
Pizza Zero, 280
Nage, 264 Pizzeria Paradiso, 258, 272, 275, 280, 325
Nando’s Peri-Peri, 269 Platinum, 390–91
National Air & Space Museum Wright Poste, 262
Place Food Court, 279 Poste Moderne Brasserie, 256–57, 261,
National Gallery of Art Sculpture 262, 272, 274, 326
Garden Pavilion Café, 279 Prime Rib, 266, 278
National Gallery of Art West Building Proof, 282
Garden Court, 279 PS7’s, 262, 269
National Museum of American History
Ice Cream Parlor, 279 Rasika, 262
National Museum of Natural History Ray’s Hell Burger (Butcher Burgers), 264
Fossil Cafe, 279 Restaurant Eve, 263–64, 271, 277, 281,
National Museum of the American 326–27
Indian Mitsikam Cafe, 279 RFD, 278
New Heights, 281 Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 276
Newseum’s Source, 279 Rock Creek, 269
Nicaro, 269 Rustico, 278
9:30, 389 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 278
Nirvana, 281
Niwano Hana, 281 Sakana, 281
Nora, 258, 272, 275, 318–19 Sake Club, 281
Notti Bianchi, 264 Sala Thai, 279
Sam & Harry’s, 278
Obelisk, 258, 271, 275, 282, 319 Sea Catch, 259, 273, 275, 280, 327–28
Occidental Grill, 266 Sei, 269
Oceanaire Seafood Room, 256–57, 262, 1789, 259, 272, 275, 328–29
266, 273, 274, 280, 319–20 Smith & Wollensky, 259, 278
Old Angler’s Inn, 272, 276, 281, Source, The, 256–57, 259, 262, 272, 329
320–21 Spezie, 276
Old Ebbitt Grill, 256–57, 266, 270, 274, Stetson’s, 365
280, 281, 321–22 Sushi Taro, 281, 330
Old Glory, 259, 270, 275, 322 Sushi-Ko, 259, 271, 275, 276, 281
RESTAURANT INDEX 415
Tabard Inn, 258, 272, 275, 320–21 Vegetable Garden, 281
Taberna del Alabardero, 256–57, 266, Vegetate, 281
273, 274, 282, 331–32 Vermillion, 276
Tako Grill, 271, 276, 281, 332 Vidalia, 258, 272, 275, 282, 338
Takoma Station, 391
Tara Thai, 279 Westend Bistro by Eric Ripert, 256–57,
Taste of Saigon, 273, 277, 333 259, 272, 274, 338–39
Tavira, 273, 276, 333–34 Willard Inter-Continental, 277
Tea Cozy, The, 276 Willow, 276
Teaism, 277 Winston Billiards, 374
Teatro Goldoni, 256–57, 271, 274, Woo Lae Oak, 271, 277, 339–40
334–35
TenPenh, 256–57, 272, 274, 335 Yosaku, 281
Thai Farm, 273, 276, 335–36
Tono Sushi, 281 Zaytinya, 256–57, 262, 263, 271, 274,
Tosca, 256–57, 262, 266, 271, 274, 340–41
336–37 Zed’s, 259, 270, 275, 341
2941, 261, 272, 277, 282, 337 Zengo, 260, 262
2Amys, 280 Zio’s, 280
Zola, 261, 262, 282
UNi A Sushi Place, 281
United States Holocaust Museum Cafe,
279
SUBJECT
INDEX
Accommodations, 33–76. See also attractions, 165
separate Accommodations Index nightlife, 360, 365–66
bed and breakfast, 37–38 restaurants, 275
best deals in, 54 shopping in, 347–50
for business travelers, 40–42 Admission. See specific attraction
characteristics of, 42–45 Adult entertainment, 375–76
with children, 134–35 Aerobics, facilities for, 399–400
from consolidators, 37 African Americans
near Convention Center, 40–42, 82–83 attractions concerning, 127, 252
for conventions, 34 festivals for, 15, 18, 20
corporate rates for, 35 African art, 212
costs of, 34–38, 41–42, 45–76 Afternoon tea, 276–77
discounts for, 34–37 Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian),
fitness centers in, 399 204–5
Internet resources for, 35–37 Air Force Band concerts, 371–72
by location, 58–59 Air Force Memorial, 170
maps, 55–57 Air shows, 16–17
near Metro stations, 33 Airport(s), 32, 85–91
package deals in, 39–40 Baltimore-Washington International,
parking at, 34 32, 89–91
rating/ranking of, 45–76 Dulles International, 32, 88, 90
reservations for, 35–40, 42 maps, 87–89
restaurants in, 264 Ronald Reagan Washington National,
selection of, 33–34 32, 85, 87, 90
tipping in, 97 Alcoholic beverages. See Bar(s)
travel agent help with, 38–39 Alexandria, Virginia
weekend rates for, 35 festivals and events, 14, 17, 18–21
from wholesalers, 37 maps, 227
Adams building, Library of Congress, Old Town, 226–29, 354
168–70, 198–99 shopping in, 354
Adams-Morgan, 99 Alexandria Black History and Resource
accommodations, 58–59 Center, 227
SUBJECT INDEX 417
Amazonia Science Gallery, 223 Art
American History Museum, National festivals for, 17, 19, 20–21
(Smithsonian), 212–13 shopping for, 353–54
American Indian Museum, 214 Art museums, 253
American Red Cross building, 179 African, 212
American Spirit, 143 American, 168–69, 177–78, 187,
“American Treasures of the Library of 209–11, 231–32
Congress,” 168–69, 198–99 American Indian, 214
American Visionary Art Museum, 253 Asian, 174–75, 187
Amtrak service, to/from Washington, decorative arts, 137, 168–69, 189–90
30–31 eclectic collections, 168–69, 197
Anacostia, 100–101 European, 209–11
Anacostia Museum (Smithsonian), 171 list of, 127, 162–64
Anderson House, 137, 168–69, 232–33 military, 246–47
Annapolis, Maryland, 252 modern, 168–69, 190, 209–10,
Antiques 229–30
attractions featuring, 128, 168–69, portraits, 137, 218–19
178–79 sculpture, 190
fairs for, 17 shopping in, 356–57
shopping for, 352–53 women’s works, 168–69, 217–18
shows for, 14 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, The
Aquariums, 205–6, 252 (Smithsonian), 174–75
Aquatic gardens, 194 Arts and Industries Building
Arboretum, 241–42, 394 (Smithsonian), 175
Architecture Athenaeum, 227
of interest, 127 Atlantic Kayak, 143
museums for, 168–69, 207–8 Atlas District, 367–68
Archives, National, 154–55, 206–7 Atlas Performing Arts Center, 360
Arena Stage, 362 Attractions, 159–254.
Arlington National Cemetery, 160, 168–69, See also specific attractions
172, 174 Adams-Morgan, 165
Army Band concerts, 371–72 Capitol Hill, 165
Arrival and orientation, 84–108 charts of
by car. See Driving; Parking by location, 165–66
disabled visitor access, 27–29, 101, by type, 160–64
121, 264–65 for children. See Children,
geography, 92–95 attractions for
homeless population, 107–8 disabled visitor access to, 27–29
information sources, 122, 126, 130–31 Downtown, 165–66
local customs and protocols, 96–97 Dupont Circle, 165
neighborhoods, 97–101 Foggy Bottom, 165
by plane, 85–91 Georgetown, 166
rest room availability, 101–2 lines at, 12–13
safety tips, 43, 102–8, 111, 376–77 Mall, 165–71
telephone service, 101 maps, 168–69
traffic situation, 12–13, 29–30, Maryland, 166
84–85, 93, 94, 109–10 Northeast, 165
by train, 91 operating hours of, 131–32
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Attractions (continued) Bus service, 30, 123–24
Southeast, 165 arrival by, 91–92
Upper Northwest, 165 tours, 139–42
Virginia, 166, 250–51 Business travelers. See Convention Center
Baltimore Cabs. See Taxis
attractions, 252–53 Calendar, special events, 14–24
Orioles baseball team, 406 Canoeing, 403–4
Baltimore-Washington International Capital Segway, 133–45
Airport, 32, 89–91 Capitol Building, 136, 168–69, 236–37
Band concerts, 17, 20, 371–72 Capitol Crescent Trail, 399
Banneker-Douglass Museum, 252 Capitol Hill, 98
Bar(s) access to, 158
espresso, 374 accommodations, 58
gay, 375–76 attractions, 165
with music, 368–72 map, 170
profiles of, 377–92 restaurants, 274
singles, 375 shopping in, 352
Bargain shopping, 354 Capitol Pride Festival, 17
Barge trips, 143 Capitol River Cruises, 142–43
Bartenders, tipping, 97 Capitol Steps comedy show, 372
Bartholdi, Frederic, Park, 168–69, 236 Car use. See Driving; Parking
Baseball, 406–7 Caribbean festival, 18
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Carillon, Netherlands, 167
Immaculate Conception, 175–76 Carjacking, 106
Basketball, 407 Carlyle House, 227–28
Battlefields, Civil War, 253–54 Carriage tours, 145
Bed and breakfast lodging, 37–38 Carter-Barron Amphitheatre, 370
Beer, 278, 374–75 Castle, The (Smithsonian), 232
Bellmen, tipping, 97 Cat shows, 20
Bethesda, Maryland, shopping in, 346 Cathedral, National, 138, 168–69, 245–46
Bicycling, 144–45, 401–3 Cemetery, Arlington National, 160,
Billiards, 374 168–69, 172, 174
Birthday celebrations, 14–16 Chambermaids, tipping, 97
BlackRock Center for the Arts, 364 Charley Horse Carriage Company, 145
Blisters, 136 Checkroom attendants, tipping, 97
Blue Line Tours, 152–53 Cherry Blossom Festival, 15
Boat festivals, 17–18, 21 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, 394,
Boat rides, 142–44, 403–4 396, 402
Book fairs, 14 Chesapeake Bay bridge walk, 16
Bookstores, 355 Chevy Chase, 100, 350–51
Botanic Gardens, 168–70, 236 Children, 133–36
Boundary Channel, 167 accommodations for, 134–35
Bowie Baysox baseball team, 406 age considerations for, 134
Brunch, 280–81 attractions for, 127
Building Museum, 168–69, 207–8 at DAR museum, 168–69, 178–79
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 136, at Holocaust Memorial Museum, 240
176–77 most popular, 133
SUBJECT INDEX 419
custom itineraries for, 147 Corporate rates, for accommodations, 35
Easter Egg Roll, 15 Covered bridge bicycle tour, 402
flexible plans for, 135 Craft fairs, 15, 21–23
health care for, 136 Craft museums, 168–69, 231–32
meeting places for, 156 Credit cards, 27
Metro fares for, 121 Crime, 102–8
planning guidelines for, 135 Crime museums, 168–69, 214
rest for, 134 Crowds, avoiding, 12–13, 125–26, 132–33
separation from, 135, 156 Cryptologic Museum, 208–9
time of year to visit with, 134 Cultural Tourism DC, 146
Children’s Concierge, 147 Currency
Chincoteague pony swim, 19 printing, 136, 176–77
Chinese New Year, 14 types, 27
Christ Church, 227–28 Customs, local, 96–97
Christmas activities, 23 Cycling, 144–45, 401–3
Churches. See Worship, places of
Cigars, 379 Dancing, 373–74, 379
Circulator bus tours, 140 Dandy cruise ship, 144
City Dock, Annapolis, 252 Daughters of the American Revolution
City Place, shopping at, 354 Museum, 137, 168–69, 178–79
City Segway Tours, 133 Day of week to visit, 12
Civil War battlefields, 253–54 DC by Foot, 145
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at DC Party Shuttle Tours, 143
Maryland, 364 Decatur House, 168–69, 179–80
Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Declaration of Independence, display of,
Run, 251 206–7
Clothing, recommendations for, 24–26, Decorative arts
96, 155 attractions featuring, 128, 137,
College football, 407 168–69, 181, 231–32
Columbus Day ceremony, 22 shopping for, 356
Comedy, 372–73, 379 Dehydration, 136, 155
Comedy Sportz, 372 Department of State Diplomatic Reception
Concerts, 17, 362–63, 368–72 Rooms, 137, 238–39
at Kennedy Center, 20, 23, 168–69, Department of the Interior, 168–69,
194–95 237–38
military band, 17, 20, 371–72 Destroyer exhibit, 246–47
Congress and congresspersons, 130–31, Dining. See Eating; Restaurant(s);
158, 168–69, 236–37 separate Restaurant Index
Constitution, display of, 206–7 Disabled visitors, 27–29, 121
Convention(s), accommodations for, 34 Metro access for, 28
Convention Center, 40–42, 77–83 restaurants for, 264–65
accommodations near, 82–83 Discounts
description, 82 for accommodations, 34–37
lunch alternatives near, 83 for Metro fares, 121
map, 78–81 District of Columbia War Memorial,
parking at, 83 166–67
transportation to/from, 83 Douglass, Frederick, birthday celebration,
Corcoran Gallery of Art, 168–69, 177–78 14
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Downtown, 98 gay nightspots, 375–76
accommodations, 58 maps, 256–59
attractions, 165–66 music clubs and bars, 368–71
nightlife, 360 by neighborhood, 378
restaurants, 274 profiles of, 377–92
Dress recommendations, 24–26, 96, 155 safety tips for, 376–77
Drinks. See Bars sex, 375–76
Driving. See also Parking singles bars, 375
routes for, 84–85 theater, 164, 168–69, 183, 194–95,
traffic problems in, 12–13, 29–30, 360–65
84–85, 93, 94, 109–10 types of, 359–60, 379
Dulles International Airport, 32, 88, 90 Espionage museums, 191–92
Dumbarton House, 168–69, 180–81 Espresso bars, 374
Dumbarton Oaks and Gardens, 168–69, Evening at the Improv, 373
181 Exercise. See Recreation
Dupont Circle, 99–100 Explorers Hall, 168–69, 211
accommodations, 58–59
attractions, 165 Farecard, for Metro. See under Metro
maps, 258 Farms, 251
restaurants, 275 Fashion Centre, The (mall), 343
shopping in, 351–53, 355 56 Signers of the Declaration of
Independence Memorial, 167
Earth Day, 15–16 Filene Center, 369–70
Earth Treks Rockville, 400 Film festivals, 15, 19, 20
East Potomac Golf Course, 401 Fire house museums, 227
East Potomac Tennis Club, 400 Fitness centers, 399–400
Easter Egg Roll, 15 Flea markets, 345–46
Eating. See also Restaurant(s); Foggy Bottom, 99
separate Restaurant Index accommodations, 58
near attractions. See specific attraction attractions, 165
near Convention Center, 83 restaurants, 275
lunch, 83, 155–56 Folger Shakespeare Library, 168–70,
money-saving tips for, 155–56 182–83, 361
in Old Post Office Tower and Pavilion, Folklife Festival, 18
225–26 Food. See also Eating; Restaurant(s);
Elevators, for disabled visitors, 28, 121 separate Restaurant Index
Ellipse, running paths in, 394 festivals, 16, 18, 21
Embassies, 21, 100 Football, 407–8
Emergency care, 136 Ford’s Theater, 168–69, 183, 361
Engraving and Printing, Bureau of, 136, Foreign embassies, 100
176–77 Foreign visitors, services for, 26–27
Entertainment and nightlife, 359–92 Fort McHenry, 253
beer and breweries, 278, 374–75 Fort McNair, 394
billiards, 374 Fort Ward, 250, 254
cigars, 379 Franciscan Monastery and Gardens,
comedy, 372–73, 379 183–84
dancing, 373–74, 379 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial,
espresso, 374 168–70, 184–86
SUBJECT INDEX 421
Frederic Bartholdi Park, 168–69, 236 Georgetown University, sports teams of, 407
Frederick, Maryland, 402–3 Gettysburg National Battlefield Park, 254
Frederick Keys baseball team, 406 Goddard Space Flight Visitor Center,
Frederick Municipal Watershed, 203–4
mountain biking in, 403 Golf courses and tournaments, 18, 401
Freedom Plaza, 370 Government buildings, list of, 128, 160
Freer Gallery of Art (Smithsonian), 187 Grand Prix, 21
Friendship Fire House Museum, 227 Gray Line tours, 140
Friendship Heights, 100 Great Falls National Park, 403
Green Line tours, 153–54
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 227–28 Greenhouses, of Botanic Gardens, 168–70,
Galleries, art. See Art museums 236
Gardens Gross National Product comedy show,
aquatic, 194 372–73
arboretum, 241–42 Guide Service of Washington, 146
Dumbarton Oaks and Gardens, 168–69, Gunston Hall, 188, 227–28
181
Franciscan Monastery, 183–84 Halloween events, 22
greenhouse, 223 Handicapped visitors, 27–29, 121, 264–65
Hillwood Museum, 168–69, 189–90 Harness racing, 408
list of, 128, 164 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 253
Mount Vernon, 15–16, 21, 23, 138, Health and Medicine Museum, 215–16
201–3 Health care, 136
sculpture, 190 Hearing-impaired visitors, tours for, 28–29
U.S. Botanic, 168–70, 236 Highways, 84–85
White House, 22 Hiking, 403
zoological, 16, 22, 168–69, 222–23 Hillwood Museum, 137–38, 168–69,
Gay and lesbian activities 189–90
bars, 375–76 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture
parades, 17 Garden (Smithsonian), 190
Gem and mineral collection, 216–17 Historic places, list of, 128–29, 160–61
Geography, 92–95, 97–101 Hockey games, 408
Geological Survey offices, 168–69, 237–38 Holidays
George Mason University attractions closed during, 131–32
Center for the Arts, 370 calendar of, 14–24
sports events at, 407 Holocaust Memorial Museum, 138,
George Washington Masonic National 168–69, 240–41
Memorial, 226–27 Home tours, list of, 160–61
George Washington University, sports Homeless population, 107–8
events at, 407 Horse racing, 16, 22, 408
Georgetown, 99 Horse shows, 17, 21, 22
accommodations, 58 Horseback riding, 405–6
attractions, 166 Hotels. See Accommodations; separate
house tours, 16 Accommodations Index
nightlife, 360 Hours, operating, of attractions, 131–32
restaurants, 259, 275 House of Representatives, in session, 158
shopping in, 346–47, 353 House of the Temple, 190–91
Georgetown Park mall, 345 House tours, list of, 160–61
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Ice skating, 404–5 Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, 343
Independence Day Celebration, 18 Legacy of Lincoln museum, 199–200
Indian museums, 214 Lewis, Lawrence and Nelly Custis, 250–51
Information sources, 24, 126 Libraries
congresspersons as, 130–31 Folger Shakespeare Library, 168–70,
Metro, 122 182–83, 361
newspapers, 24 Library of Congress, 137, 168–70,
tours, 133 198–99
Visitor Information Center, 133 list of, 161
Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 252–53 Lincoln, Abraham
Intelligence museum, 191–92 birthday celebration, 14
Interior, Department of the, 168–69, cottage of, 230–31
237–38 Lincoln Memorial, 168–69, 199–200
International Spy Museum, 191–92 Lincoln Theater, 369
Islamic Center, 192–93 Lines, at attractions, 12–13
Live entertainment. See Entertainment
Jazz, 17, 368–70 and nightlife
Jefferson, Thomas, birthday celebration, 15 Lodging. See Accommodations;
Jefferson building, Library of Congress, separate Accommodations Index
168–70, 198–99 Lost persons, 135, 156
Jefferson Memorial, 168–69, 193 Lyceum, The, 227
Jewish art and culture museums, 138, Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove,
168–69, 240–41 167
Jogging, 394–99
John F. Kennedy Center for the Mace, for self-defense, 106
Performing Arts, 20, 23, 168–69, Madame Taussauds, 168–69, 200
194–95, 360–61 Madison building, Library of Congress,
Journalism museum, 168–69, 223–24 168–70, 198–99
Mall
Kayak room deals, 37 accommodations, 58
Kayaking, 143, 403–4 attractions, 165–71
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 194 concerts, 370–71
Kennedy Center for the Performing map, 173
Arts, 20, 23, 168–69, 194–95, 360–61 restrooms, 101–2
King, Martin Luther, Jr., National restaurants, 274
Memorial, 167 running paths, 394
Kite Festival, 14 touring plan, 152–53
Korean War Veterans Memorial, 166, walking, 393–94
168–69, 194–95 Malls, shopping, 343–45
Koshland Science Museum, 168–69, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 254
196–97 Maps
Kreeger Museum, 168–69, 197 accommodations, 55–57
airports, 87–89
Labor Day events, 20 Alexandria, 227
Lacrosse, 408 Arlington National Cemetery, 172
Lady Bird Johnson Park, 167 attractions, 168–69
Langston Golf Course, 401 Baltimore-Washington International
Lee-Fendall House, 227–28 Airport, 89
SUBJECT INDEX 423
Capitol Hill, 170 Memorial Day celebrations, 17
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, Meridian International Center, 168–69,
396 201
Convention Center, 78–81 Merriweather Post Pavilion, 370
covered bridge bicycle tour, 402 Metal detectors, 158
Dulles International Airport, 88 Metro, 94, 111–22
Mall, 173 boarding train, 118
Mount Vernon Trail, 397 children’s fares, 121
nightclubs, 256–59 color coding in, 113, 121
Old Town Trolley route, 141 disabled visitor use of, 28, 121
restaurants, 256–59 discounts for, 121
Rock Creek State Park, 395 farecards for
Ronald Reagan Washington National purchasing, 113–17
Airport, 87 trading in, 122
Washington and Old Dominion Railroad finding platform, 118
Regional Park, 398 information on, 122
Washington and vicinity, 2–3, 86 parking near stations, 113, 154
White House, 248 problems with, 122
Marathon, 22 safety in, 111
Marinas, 98 senior citizen fares, 121
Marine Corps stations for
band concerts, 371–72 entering, 117–18
marathon, 22 exiting, 119–20
museum for, 251 finding, 113
Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo Jima parking near, 154
Memorial), 170–71 tours based on, 151–54
Maritime museums, 252 switching lines, 120–21
Mark Russell show, 372 tours based on routes, 151–54
Martin Luther King Jr National Memorial, Metro Center, 83, 120
167 Metrobus, 123–24
Maryland Micro Gallery, at National Gallery of Art,
accommodations, 59 210
attractions, 166 Middleburg, Virginia, 402
excursions to, 252–54 Military band concerts, 17, 20, 371–72
festivals and events, 16–23 Military museums and sites
restaurants, 276–77 Civil War battlefields, 253–54
theater, 363–64 list of, 129
Maryland Science Center, 253 Marine Corps, 251
Mason, George Navy Yard, 246–47
home of, 188 Revolutionary War, 137, 168–69,
memorial to, 167 232–33
Masonic National Memorial, 226–27 Militia muster, 22
Masonic Temple, 190–91 Millennium Stage, 361
Mazza Gallerie, 343 Mineral collection, 216–17
Medical care, 136 Monastery, Franciscan, 183–84
Meeting places, for separated groups, 156 Money
Memorial(s). See Monuments and printing, 136, 176–77
memorials types, 27
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Montgomery Mall, 344 space flight, 203–5
Monuments and memorials, 129. spy, 191–92
See also specific sites technology, 130
list of, 161–62 textiles, 233–34
operating hours for, 131–32 theater, 168–69, 183
restrooms at, 101–2 wax, 168–69, 200
Moore, Claude, farm of, 251 wildlife, 220–21
Mosque (Islamic Center), 192–93 Music
Motels. See Accommodations; at clubs and bars, 368–72, 377–92
separate Accommodations Index festivals, 14, 16, 20
Mount Vernon, 15–16, 21, 23, 138, 201–3 at Kennedy Center, 20, 23
Mount Vernon Trail, 397, 399, 402 military bands, 17, 20, 371–72
Mountain biking, 402–3 Mystics basketball team, 407
Museums
African-American, 171, 252 NASA/Goddard Space Flight Visitor
air and space, 203–5 Center, 203–4
American Indian, 214 National Air and Space Museum
architecture, 168–69, 207–8 (Smithsonian), 204–5
art. See Art museums National Aquarium, 205–6, 252
building, 168–69, 207–8 National Arboretum, 241–42, 394
craft, 168–69, 231–32 National Archives, 154–55, 206–7
crime, 168–69, 214 National Building Museum, 168–69,
cryptologic, 208–9 207–8
Department of the Interior, 168–69, National Cathedral, 138, 168–69,
237–38 245–46
fire house, 227 National Cryptologic Museum, 208–9
health and medicine, 215–16 National Gallery of Art, 156–57, 209–11,
history, 128–29, 212–13 404
Holocaust Memorial, 138, 168–69, National Geographic Society’s Explorers
240–41 Hall, 168–69, 211
journalism, 168–69, 223–24 National Museum of African Art
Lincoln, 199–200 (Smithsonian), 212
list of, 162–64 National Museum of American History
maritime, 252 (Smithsonian), 212–13
military. See Military museums and sites National Museum of Crime and
natural history, 216–17 Punishment, 168–69, 214
Navy Yard, 246–47 National Museum of Health and
operating hours for, 131–32 Medicine, 215–16
pharmacy, 227–28 National Museum of Natural History
philatelic, 168–69, 219–20 (Smithsonian), 216–17
postal history, 168–69, 219–20 National Museum of the American
restaurants in, 279 Indian, 214
Revolutionary War, 168–69, 232–33 National Museum of the Marine Corps, 251
science, 130, 168–69, 196–97, 253 National Museum of Women in the Arts,
sculpture, 190 168–69, 217–18
shopping in, 356–57 National Park Service offices, 168–69,
Smithsonian, 156–57 237–38
SUBJECT INDEX 425
National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian), Operating hours, of attractions, 131–32
137, 218–19 Orange Line Tours, 152–53
National Postal Museum (Smithsonian), Orioles baseball team, 406
168–69, 219–20 Overheating, 136
National River Tour Company, 143
National Security Agency, cryptologic Package deals, 39–40
museum of, 208–9 Pageant of Peace, 23
National Theatre, 362 Pandas, 223
National Wildlife Visitor Center, 220–21 Parades, 14, 17
National World War II Memorial, 168–69, Park(s), 404–5. See also specific parks
221–22 for hiking, 403
National Zoological Park (Smithsonian), list of, 129–30, 164
16, 22, 168–69, 222–23 for running, 394–99
Native American museums, 214 Parking, 12–13, 29–30, 113
Natural History Museum, National at accommodations, 34
(Smithsonian), 216–17 at airports, 85
Naval Academy, Annapolis, 252 at Convention Center, 83
Navy Band concerts, 17, 20, 371–72 at Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Navy Yard, 246–47 Memorial, 184
Neighborhoods for handicapped, 28
description of, 97–101 near Metro stations, 154
shopping in, 346–52 valet, tipping for, 97
Netherlands Carillon, 171 Patriot Center, 369
New Year’s Eve festivals, 23 Pearl Harbor Day, 23
News Penn Quarter, 360–61
sources of, 95–96 Pentagon Memorial, 167–69, 229
Newseum, 168–69, 223–24 Performing arts headquarters
Newspapers, 24 (Kennedy Center), 20, 23, 168–69,
Night tours, 158 194–95, 360–61
Nightlife. See Entertainment and nightlife Pershing Park, 405
Nissan Pavilion, 370 Peter home, 168–69, 234–35
Northeast, attractions, 165 Petersen House, 168–69, 183
Pharmacy museums, 227–28
Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 251 Philatelic Museum, 168–69, 219–20
Octagon, The, 224–25 Phillips Collection, 168–69, 229–30
Odyssey cruises, 144 Photography, tips for, 157
Office buildings Photos, shopping for, 357
Department of the Interior, 168–69, Pizza restaurants, 280
237–38 Police protection, 102–3
Department of the Treasury, 138, 239 Political memorabilia, shopping for, 357
Old Post Office Tower and Pavilion, Pollinarium, 223
225–26, 345 Pony swim, 19
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 227 Pop music, 368–72
Old Town Alexandria, 226–29, 354 Pope, John Russell, mansion designed by,
Old Town Trolley, 140–41 168–69, 201
On Location Tours, 142 Pope-Leighey House, 251
Opera House, 360 Porters, tipping, 97
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Portrait Gallery, 137, 218–19 Renaissance festival, 19
Post, Marjorie Merriweather, home of Rental
(Hillwood), 137–38, 168–69, 189–90 bicycles, 401–2
Post Office Tower and Pavilion, 225–26, boats, 403–4
345 Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian), 168–69,
Postal History Museum (Smithsonian), 231–32
168–69, 219–20 Representatives, U.S., as information
Potomac Mills Mall, 343 sources, 130–31
Potomac River, 98, 403–4 Reservations
Potomac Riverboat Company, 142 accommodations, 35–40, 42
Priceline, 37 National Archives tours, 154–55
Prostitution, 376 National Gallery of Art special shows,
Protocols, local, 96–97 157–58
Publications, 24 Rest, 134, 155
Restrooms, 101–2
Racing, horse, 408 Restaurant(s), 255–341
Radio broadcasting studio (Voice of in accommodations, 264
America), 168–69, 244 for afternoon tea, 276–77
Radio stations, 96 beer in, 278, 374–75
Railroad service, to/from Washington, bistro, 263–64
30–31, 91 brunch, 280–81
Ramsay House, 227–28 celebrities at, 265–66
Ravens football team, 407 chain, 278–79
Recreation, 393–408 near Convention Center, 83
aerobics, 399–400 by cuisine, 270–73
bicycling, 144–45, 401–3 for diners with special needs, 264–65
boat rides, 403–4 ethnic, 255, 270–73
canoeing, 403–4 favorite, 267–82
fitness centers, 399–400 by location, 274–76
golf, 401 lunch in, 83
hiking, 403 Mall, 274
horseback riding, 405 maps, 256–59
kayaking, 403–4 in museums, 279
mountain biking, 402–3 new, 255, 258–65
places for, 129–30 notable chefs, 259–61
road biking, 401–3 pizza, 280
rock climbing, 400 profiles of, 281–341
running, 394–99 raw bars in, 280
skiing, 405 smoking in, 262–63
spectator sports, 406–8 steakhouses, 277–78
swimming, 399 sushi, 281
tennis, 400–401 tipping in, 97
walking, 129–30, 145–46, 393–94 vegetarian, 265, 281
weather considerations in, 393 wine in, 281–82
weight lifting, 399–400 Restaurant Week, 13, 19
Red Line tours, 151–52 RFK Stadium, 369
Redcaps, tipping, 97 Riding, horseback, 405
Redskins football team, 407 Rinks, skating, 404–5
SUBJECT INDEX 427
Ripoffs, cautions about, 107 Shakespeare, William
Road biking, 401–3 birthday celebration, 15
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Folger Shakespeare Library, 168–70,
363–64 182–83, 361
Rock climbing, 400 free performances, 20
Rock Creek Golf Course, 401 Shakespeare Theater, 361
Rock Creek Park, 100, 401 Shenandoah National Park, 253
Horse Center, 405 Shopping, 343–58
map, 395 flea markets, 345–46
running in, 394, 395 in malls, 343–45, 354
Rock Creek Tennis Center, 400 in neighborhoods, 346–52
Rock music, 368–72 in specialty shops, 352–58
Ronald Reagan Building, information in Union Station, 168–69, 235
center in, 133 Shops at National Place, 345
Ronald Reagan Washington National Shuttles
Airport, 32, 85, 87, 90 at airports, 32, 85, 90
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Memorial, at Convention Center, 41, 83
168–70, 184–86 Sidney Harmon Center for the Arts, 361
Round House Theatre, 363 Sightseeing. See also Tour(s);
Running, 394–99 specific attractions
Rush hour, 109–10 planning for, 130–31
Russell, Mark, comedy show, 372 categories of, 126, 130
with children. See Children
Sackler, Arthur M., Gallery (Smithsonian), city rhythms and, 132
174–75 one-day tour, 154–55
Safety tips, 102–8 operating hours, 131–32
for accommodations, 43 seasonal considerations in, 132–33
for Metro, 111 Signature Theater, 363
for nightlife, 376–77 Skating, 404–5
St. Patrick’s Day parade, 14 Skiing, 405
Scams, cautions about, 107 Skyline Drive, 253
Scandal Tours, 140, 142, 372–73 SmarTrip cards, 110, 115, 117
Science museums, 130, 168–69, 196–97, Smithsonian Institution. See also Mall
253 Castle Building, 232
Scottish Christmas walk, 23 facilities included in, 156–57.
Sculpture garden, 190 See also specific facility
Seadog Cruises, 143 shops in, 356–57
Seasons for visiting, 11–13, 132–33 Smoking regulations, 95, 262–63
calendar of events, 14–24 Soccer, 408
with children, 134 Society of the Cincinnati Museum at
Security, in accommodations, 43 Anderson House, 137, 168–69,
Segway tours, 144–45 232–33
Self-defense, 106 Southeast, attractions, 165
Senators Southwest waterfront, 98
as information sources, 130–31 Space flight museums, 203–5
in session, 158 Special events calendar, 14–24
Senior citizens, Metro fares for, 121 Spectator sports, 406–8
Sex entertainment, 375–76 Spirit cruises, 142
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Sports Tidal Basin, 177, 404
recreational. See Recreation Tipping, 97
spectator, 406–8 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 168–69,
Spotsylvania National Military Park, 254 172, 174
Stabler-Leadbetter Apothecary Museum, Torpedo Factory Arts Center, 226–28
227–28 Tour(s), 136–58. See also specific attractions
Stamp printing, 136, 176–77 Annapolis, 252
Star Spangled Banner exhibit, 213 Baltimore, 252–53
State, Department of, Diplomatic bicycle, 144–45
Reception Rooms, 137, 238–39 Blue Line, 152–53
Steakhouses, 277–78 boat, 142–44
Strathmore Hall, 363 bus, 139–42
Street people, 107–8 carriage, 145
Street plan, 93–95 Civil War battlefields, 253–54
Strip joints, 376 embassy, 21
Studio Theater, 363 favorite, 136–38
Suburbs. See Alexandria, Virginia; for foreign visitors, 29
Maryland; Virginia garden. See Gardens
Subway system. See Metro government buildings, 160
Sunburn, 136, 155 Green Line, 153–54
Sunglasses, 136 guided, 139–44
Supreme Court, 170, 242–43 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park,
Sushi, 281 253
Swimming, 399 for hearing-impaired visitors, 29
helpful hints for, 155–56
Talking fare machines, at Metro, 117 information for, 133
Taxis, 124 Mall, 152–53
at airports, 85, 90 Metro route-based, 151–54
at Convention Center, 41, 83 National Archives, 154–55
crime avoidance in, 105 at night, 158
tipping for, 97 one-day, 154–55
Tea, afternoon, 276–77 optimum adult plan, 147–51
Technology museums, 130 Orange Line, 152–53
Telephone service, 101 orientation, 139–44
Temperatures, seasonal, 11–13 private, 146–47
Ten Toe Tours, 146 Red Line, 151–52
Tennis, 408 Segway, 144–45
facilities for, 400–401 Shenandoah National Park, 253
tournaments, 18, 19 on tight schedule, 154–55
Terrace Theater, 360–61 trolley, 140–42
Textile Museum, 233–34 VIP, 130–31
Theaters, 18–20, 164, 168–69, 183, walking, 145–46
194–95, 360–65 beyond Washington, 251–54
Theodore Roosevelt Island, 403 White House, 15, 28, 130–31, 136–37,
Think Tank, 223 248
Thoroughbred racing, 408 Yellow Line, 153
Ticket Place, 362 Tourmobile, 29, 140
Tickets. See specific attraction Traffic, 12–13, 29–30, 93, 94, 109–10
SUBJECT INDEX 429
Trails, for running, 394–99 attractions, 166, 250–51
Train service excursions to, 253–54
Metrorail. See Metro restaurants, 277
to/from Washington, 30–31, 91 Visitor guides, 24
Transportation. See also Metro; Taxis Visitor Information Center, 133
from airports, 32, 85, 90–91 Visually impaired visitors, 28
bus service, 30, 91–92, 123–24, 139–42 Voice of America, 168–69, 244
crime avoidance in, 105
train service, 30–31, 91 Waiters, tipping, 97
Travel agents, help from, 38–39 Walking, 129–30, 145–46, 393–94
Travelaxe, 35–36 Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
Treasury, Department of the, 138, 239 museum in, 215–16
Trolley tours, 140–42 Walters Art Gallery, 253
Tudor Place, 168–69, 234–35 Warner Theatre, 362
Tysons Corner mall, 344 Washington, D.C.
geography, 92–95, 97–101
U Street map, 86
entertainment in, 360 street plan, 93–95
nightlife, 265 suburbs. See Alexandria, Virginia;
shopping in, 348–50 Maryland; Virginia
Union Station, 30, 91, 168–70, 235, 345 Washington, George
University of Maryland, 16, 407–8 birthday celebration, 14
Unknown Soldier, Tomb of, 168–69, home of, 15–16, 21, 23, 138, 201–3
172, 174 Washington and Old Dominion Railroad
Upper Northwest, 100 Regional Park, 398, 402
accommodations, 59 Washington Convention Center.
attractions, 165 See Convention Center
restaurants, 275–76 Washington Monument, 244–45
Washington National Cathedral, 138,
Vending machines, for Metro farecard, 168–69, 245–46
113–17 Washington Navy Yard, 246–47
Verizon Center, 369 Washington Restaurant Week, 13, 19
Veterans Day Ceremonies, 22–23 Washington Sports Club, 400
Veterans memorials Washington Walkers, 145–46
Air Force, 170 Watches, shopping for, 357
District of Columbia War Memorial, Water plants, 194
166–67 Waterfowl festival, 23
Iwo Jima, 170–71 Waterfront, D.C., 98
Korean, 166, 168–69, 194–95 Wax museums, 168–69, 200
National World War II, 168–69, 221–22 Weather, 11–13, 393
Vietnam, 166, 168–69, 243 Weekend rates, for accommodations, 35
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 166, 168–69, Weight lifting, 399–400
243 West Potomac Park, 399
Views, 128 Wheaton Mall, 344
Violets Lock, for whitewater sports, 404 Wheelchairs, 28–29, 121, 264
VIP tours, 130–31 White Flint Mall, 344
Virginia. See also Alexandria, Virginia White House, The, 248
accommodations, 59 disabled visitor access to, 28
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White House, The (continued) Woodlawn Plantation, 250–51
Easter Egg Roll, 15 Woodrow Wilson House, 168–69,
gardens, 15–16, 22 249–50
president in residence at, 158 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co., 361
tours, 15–16, 28, 130–31, 136–37 Worship, places of
Whitetail ski area, 405 Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Whitewater sports, 404 Immaculate Conception, 175–76
Wildlife Visitor Center, 220–21 Christ Church, 227–28
Wilson, Woodrow, home of, 168–69, Islamic Center, 192–93
249–50 list of, 130, 160
Wine National Cathedral, 138, 168–69,
festivals for, 21 245–46
restaurants noted for, 281–82 Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 227
shopping for, 358 Writing implements, shopping for, 358
Wizards basketball team, 407
Wolf Trap Farm Park, 369–70 Yellow Line Tours, 153
Women in the Arts Museum, 168–69,
217–18 Zoological Park, 16, 22, 222–23
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