Frommer's Washington D. C. 2003 Book

	List of Maps	viii
	What's New in Washington, D.C.	1
1	The Best of Washington, D.C.	4
1	Frommer's Favorite D.C. Experiences	4
2	Best Hotel Bets	7
3	Best Dining Bets	10
	Site Seeing: The Best Washington Websites	12
2	Planning Your Trip to Washington, D.C.	16
1	Visitor Information	16
2	Money	16
	Destination: Washington, D.C.--Red Alert Checklist	18
3	When to Go	20
	Washington Calendar of Events	21
4	Insurance, Health & Safety	26
5	Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	29
6	Getting There	34
	What You Can Carry On--And What You Can't	40
	All About E-Ticketing	41
7	Planning Your Trip Online	45
	Easy Internet Access Away from Home	47
8	Tips on Accommodations	47
9	Recommended Reading	49
3	For International Visitors	51
1	Preparing for Your Trip	51
2	Getting to the United States	57
3	Getting Around the United States	58
	Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	59
4	Getting to Know Washington, D.C.	64
1	Orientation	64
	The Neighborhoods in Brief	71
2	Getting Around	73
	Fast Facts: Washington, D.C.	80
5	Where to Stay	82
1	Capitol Hill/The Mall	83
	Family-Friendly Hotels	87
2	Downtown, East of 16th Street NW	89
3	Downtown, 16th Street NW & West	95
4	Adams-Morgan	99
5	Dupont Circle	103
6	Foggy Bottom/West End	107
7	Georgetown	110
8	Woodley Park	113
6	Where to Dine	116
1	Restaurants by Cuisine	117
2	Capitol Hill	119
	Dining at Sightseeing Attractions	120
3	Downtown, East of 16th Street NW	123
	Vegetarian Times	131
	Family-Friendly Restaurants	134
4	Downtown, 16th Street NW & West	135
5	U Street Corridor	142
6	Adams-Morgan	142
7	Dupont Circle	146
8	Foggy Bottom/West End	150
9	Georgetown	153
10	Glover Park	159
	A Spot of Tea	160
11	Woodley Park & Cleveland Park	160
7	Exploring Washington, D.C.	163
	Call Ahead	166
	Suggested Itineraries	167
1	The Three Houses of Government	168
2	The Major Memorials	176
3	The Smithsonian Museums	183
	Museum Exhibits Scheduled for 2003	188
4	Elsewhere on the Mall	195
5	Other Government Agencies	198
6	More Museums	201
	Museums of Special Interest	204
7	Other Attractions	207
8	Just Across the Potomac: Arlington	210
9	Parks & Gardens	214
10	Especially for Kids	219
11	Organized Tours	221
12	Outdoor Activities	224
8	Shopping	226
1	The Shopping Scene	226
2	Shopping A to Z	228
	Museum Shopping	241
9	Washington, D.C., After Dark	244
1	The Performing Arts	245
2	The Club & Music Scene	252
	D.C. Boogie	256
	Late-Night Bites	259
3	The Bar Scene	260
	Cheap Eats: Happy Hours to Write Home About	262
	Arlington Row	264
10	Side Trips from Washington, D.C.	267
1	Mount Vernon	267
2	Alexandria	270
	Biking to Old Town Alexandria & Mount Vernon	275
Appendix A	Washington, D.C., in Depth	283
1	History 101	284
	Dateline	284
Appendix B	Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites	292
	Index	295
	General Index	295
	Accommodations Index	304
	Restaurant Index	305