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Lonely Planet Washington, DC

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Lonely Planet Washington, DC by Karla Zimmerman and Virginia Maxwell is a comprehensive travel guide providing insider tips for exploring the U.S. capital. The book covers essential landmarks, hidden gems, cultural experiences, and practical advice to enhance your trip. It includes detailed maps, suggested itineraries, and insights into the city's vibrant history and contemporary life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're planning a trip to Washington, DC and want an in-depth guide featuring the city's must-see attractions, lesser-known gems, and practical travel tips. With insights from Karla Zimmerman and Virginia Maxwell, it caters to both first-time visitors and seasoned travellers seeking to explore the cultural and historical richness of the US capital.

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Lonely Planet Washington, DC

Lonely Planet's Washington, DC is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Take a tour through the White House, feed your curiosity at the Smithsonian Museums and catch a gig on jazzy U Street; all with your trusted travel companion.

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Inside Lonely Planet's Washington, DC Travel Guide:

What's NEW in this edition?

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak.

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.

Eating & drinking in Washington, DC - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to try.

Colour maps and images throughout.

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics.

Over 31 maps included.

Covers Upper Northwest DC, Georgetown, Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Downtown DC, Penn Quarter, the White House Area, Foggy Bottom, the National Mall, Capitol Hill, Logan Circle, U Street, Columbia Heights, Northern Virginia and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Washington, DC, our most comprehensive guide to Washington, DC, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

Visiting Washington, DC for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the city's can't-miss experiences.

Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's USA guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.

eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges.

Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews.

Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience.

Seamlessly flip between pages.

Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash.

Embedded links to recommendations' websites.

Zoom-in maps and images.

Built-in dictionary for quick referencing.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times

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Lonely Planet Washington, DC by Karla Zimmerman and Virginia Maxwell provides readers with comprehensive and detailed insights into exploring the US capital. The guide is praised for its well-organised content, up-to-date information, and practical travel tips. Reviewers appreciate the guide's usefulness, vivid photographs, and attention to local culture, making it a valuable resource for both first-time visitors and seasoned travellers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787016866

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 2022

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Edition: 8th edition

Illustration: 31 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 320

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