Review: New Lonely Planet Washington, DC city guide

Review: New Lonely Planet Washington, DC city guide

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Packed full of trustworthy and up-to-date advice, check out the new Lonely Planet Washington, DC travel guide. The USA's capital teems with iconic monuments, vast museums and corridors of power where visionaries and demagogues roam. Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to feel the grand sweep of history; explore space, dinosaurs, art and the history of the nation in the Smithsonian museums; and grab a half-smoke at legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington DC and begin your journey now!

Lonely Planet writer Karla Zimmerman explains why she loves Washington, DC. "It begins with the Mall. How sweet is it to have a walkable strip of museums where you can see nuclear missiles, cursed diamonds and exquisite Asian ceramics in cool underground galleries - for free? Further down the path the Lincoln Memorial just kills with its grandness and sweeping view. As a rabid traveler, it thrills me to see all the embassies flying their flags in Dupont and dream of future trips. (I'm coming for you, Kazakhstan. You too, Bulgaria). And Shaw wins my affection for its neighborhoody beer halls, cafes and groovy murals."

TOP 10

1. Lincoln Memorial.

2. Smithsonian Institution.
3. National Gallery of Art.
4. Capitol Hill.
5. White House.
6. Vietnam's Veterans Memorial.
7. National Archives.
8. Arlington National Cemetery.
9. Ben's Chili Bowl & U Street Corridor.
10. Washington Monument.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Sydney:

Inside Lonely Planet’s Washington DC:

- 37 full colour maps and images throughout

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

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

- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

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

- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics

Coverage Includes: National Mall, White House Area, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Southeast DC, Downtown, Penn Quarter, Dupont Circle, Kalorama, Adams Morgan, U Street, Columbia Heights, Upper Northwest DC, Northern Virginia

Curator: Karla Zimmerman

Writers: Amy C Balfour, Virginia Maxwell

Discover this fascinating country with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, DC and begin your journey now!

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