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Description:
The Berlitz Washington D.C. Pocket Guide focuses on the White House, north of the White House, the Mall, Georgetown, Arlington and the north-west. It covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill and the city's major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. Nearby destinations highlighted include Mount Vernon, Williamsburg, Annapolis and Baltimore. Maps show Washington D.C., Central Washington and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
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Fortunately, most of Washington's sights are concentrated in one part of the city. Practically all are in a rectangle extending from the Lincoln Memorial and the Watergate complex in the west to the Library of Congress and Union Station in the east. Georgetown, northwest of this area, Dupont Circle, north of the White House, and Arlington, south across the Potomac, are easily accessible. Although the Metro system conveniently links most attractions, there is also a system of Tourmobile shuttle buses connecting many monuments and museums, and you can get on and off as many times as you like with a day ticket. Guides provide cheerful commentaries as you ride. Everywhere, it pays to make an early start, if only to arrive before the school groups.
