Frommer's Washington, D.C. From $70 a Day: The Ultimate Guide to Comfortable Low-Cost Travel (Frommer's $ A Day) [Paperback]

Elise H. Ford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000 | Series: Frommer's $ A Day

"Written by travel veterans with a nose for comfort…. Accuracy: high." —Details magazine 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—for as little as $30 per person a night!
• Great dining at unbelievable prices, from $4 lunches in the Supreme Court to $8 burgers and beer at a turn-of-the-century Georgetown watering hole
• A complete budget guide to Washington's sights—plus, how to explore the halls of power and watch your government at work
• What to see and do for free: White House and FBI tours, the FDR memorial, 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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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"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 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; 10 edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028630521
• ISBN-13: 978-0028630526
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,185,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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