Washington D.C. Guide Books

• Written by longtime residents who are also savvy travel writers, the book targets not only tourists looking for a budget-minded travel guide but also District residents who are eager to discover D.C.’s secret deals.
• In October 2009, Washington D.C. ranked as the tenth most expensive city in America according to Forbes making it even more important to find good deals.

• Washington D.C. welcomes approximately 15 million domestic visitors each year, and 1.5 million are international visitors.  (Washington D.C. Tourism Board)
• There are more than 100 restaurants in the downtown Washington DC area alone with Travel & Leisure calling it "one of the most exciting restaurant cities of the East Coast."
• The Washington Nationals Ball Park is the first green-certified ballpark in the United States.   DC is also the first major city to require developers to adhere to guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Eyewitness Top 10 Washington D.C. will lead you straight to the very best of the USA's capital city. Whether you're looking for places of politics and intrigue such as the White House and the Library of Congress or want to find the best restaurants, bars and nightspots in D.C., this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 hotels for every budget to the Top 10 green spaces and excursions out of Washington D.C., there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area: Georgetown; The White House & Foggy Bottom; the Penn Quarter; around Capital Hill; The Mall & Federal Triangle. You'll find restaurant reviews for every area, as well as recommendations for luxury hotels, bars and places to shop.

• Our author, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C., gives you insider advice on how to see all the highlights, from the Mall to historic Georgetown. You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; in-depth coverage of Cambridge; detailed walking tours; accurate neighborhood maps; advice on planning a successful family vacation; and side trips to Alexandria, VA and Mount Vernon.
• Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--they tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
• Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
• All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.