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December 29, 2001 Frommer's $ A Day
Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each guide is loaded with detailed listings for mom-and-pop motels, B&Bs, comfortable guesthouses, good-value bistros, and ethnic restaurants. You'll find a bargain-hunter's shopping guide, affordable fun after dark, and complete sightseeing coverage, including the best things to do for free (or almost).

Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. Every Frommer's $-a-Day Guide is up-to-date, with dozens of color maps and exact prices for every single expense, so you can accurately plan each day's budget. Frommer's knows that affordable travel doesn't have to mean making sacrifices. It's about having fun and getting a great deal!

Let Frommer's show you how to experience the best of the nation's capital while keeping your budget balanced with Frommer's Washington, D.C., from $70 a Day. Meticulously researched by our expert author, a longtime resident, it's packed with tips that will help you save money and have you navigating the city like a pro in no time.

You'll rely on our candid, in-depth reviews of inviting and affordable places to stay, from spacious family suites to quaint B&Bs. We've got cheap eats galore, from fabulous ethnic restaurants and neighborhood bistros to good-value choices near all the major sights.

Frommer's will show you how to explore the halls of power and watch your government at work. We'll take you to all the monuments and memorials, historic sites, and world-class museums, and we'll show you great things to do for free (or almost), including outdoor concerts, discounts on theater tickets, spectacular parks and gardens, and much more. We'll help you keep the kids entertained, take you on memorable side trips to side trips to Mount Vernon and Alexandria, and show you how to save money on everything from airfares to riding the Metro. You'll even get a free color fold-out map!


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"Written in the spirit of discovery, as Frommer's guides always have been, and it bears the time-tested pedigree." —Chicago Sun-Times Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guides show you how to travel in style—without breaking the bank. You'll find inexpensive accommodations that don't skimp on comfort. Affordable restaurants where locals go for a good meal. And all the best sightseeing and shopping values. Frommer's Dollar-A-Day guidebooks. First-class travel on a budget. Everything You Need for an Unforgettable—and Affordable—Trip!
  • Inviting places to stay, from family-friendly Capitol Hill hotels to historic inns near Dupont Circle—with advice on landing the best weekend packages
  • Great dining at unbelievably low prices, from romantic bistros to ethnic gems
  • A complete sightseeing guide, with tips on what to see and do for free: White House and FBI tours, the presidential memorials, the Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo, and more
  • Low-cost nightlife, from theater discounts at the Kennedy Center to free concerts on the Mall
  • Detailed, accurate two-color city and transit maps
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About the Author

About the Author Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since 1985. She contributes regularly to such newspapers as the Washington Post, and to Washingtonian and other magazines. In addition to this guide, she is the author of Frommer's Washington, D.C.; Frommer's Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C.; and two books about places to rent for special events and meetings: Unique Meeting, Wedding and Party Places in Greater Washington, now in its fourth edition, and Unique Meeting Places in Greater Baltimore.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Frommers; 11th Book & Map edition (December 29, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764565141
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764565144
  • Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 2 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,591,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In many ways, Washington, D.C., is the ideal place to visit on a budget. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
room service during restaurant hours, lunch main courses, dinner main courses, pay movies, tabard inn
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Dupont Circle, Union Station, Foggy Bottom, Connecticut Ave, United States, Capitol Hill, George Washington, New York, Mount Vernon, Pennsylvania Ave, Wisconsin Ave, Kennedy Center, Supreme Court, Washington Monument, Metro Center, Washington Post, National Gallery, Farragut North, Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress, Closed Dec, Farragut West, National Airport, National Park Service, Orange Lines
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