The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Zibart, Eve; Surkiewicz, Joe

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ISBN 10: 0470042087 ISBN 13: 9780470042083

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2007

Riassunto

• Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits
• More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal
• Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices
• Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Eve Zibart, AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS, INCLUDING The Unofficial Guide to New Orleans, The Unofficial Guide to New York, The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Grown-ups, and The Ethnic Food Lover’s Companion, is a feature writer and restaurant critic for the “Weekend” section of the Washington Post; as the former nightlife columnist, she drew on her intimate knowledge of D.C.’s diverse after-hours scene as well as the area’s vast array of dining spots when writing our entertainment and restaurant sections. Eve also scoped out where to find the best deals for our chapter on shopping and gently reminded Joe that biking is only one form of exercise.

THE CONTRIBUTOR OF MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL WORK on this guide, Joe Surkiewicz has coauthored five titles in the Unofficial Guides series and written two guides to the best places to ride a mountain bike in the Mid-Atlantic states. Joe is communications director at the Legal Aid Bureau of Maryland. He lives in Baltimore with his best friend and counselor, Ann Lembo. When not traveling or bicycling, they enjoy evenings curled up on the sofa with their black-and-white feline companions, Molly and Trixie, to watch blackand-white movies starring 1930s film divas Kay Francis, Norma Shearer, and Miriam Hopkins.

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"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
—Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
—The New York Times

Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide:

1. Details on the best guided tours on foot and by boat, bus, horse carriage, Segway, bicycle, and trolley
2. A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights—with helpful hints for making the most of your time
3. Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality—plus secrets for getting the lowest rate possible
4. Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids
5. Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily—including complete details on the Metro

Sample Rating

Washington National Cathedral *Five Stars

Location Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW; # 202-537-6200 or 202-537-5596 for tour information; www.cathedral.org/cathedral

Nearest Metro station The Woodley Park/National Zoo station is about a half-hour walk; drive or take a cab.

Type of attraction The sixth-largest cathedral in the world (guided and self-guided tours).

Admission Free; suggested donations are $3 adults, $2 seniors, and $1 children.

Special comments A Gothic masterpiece; take the optional 30- to 45-minute, docent-led tour.

How much time to allow 1 hour.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470042087
• ISBN 13: 9780470042083
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 430
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile