A colorful, concise, and ultra-practical guide to discovering the capital, Washington, in just a few days.
A colorful, concise, and ultra-practical guide to discovering Washington in just a few days.
The National Mall, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House... all the emblematic sites of the American capital developed in detail and keys to discovering the unusual or little-known places of the city.
In this new edition, discover two new chapters dedicated to booming neighborhoods: Southwest DC and the Stadium District (a popular residential area not far from the National Mall, with its innovative museums and trendy places); Northeast DC, a former rehabilitated industrial zone bringing together the neighborhoods of Ivy City, Union Market and H Street where you can admire works of street art, enjoy concerts and the best food courts in the city
Among the new additions featured in this guide is the Rubell Museum, which opened in 2022 and features one of the world's largest private art collections in Southwest DC. Along the Potomac River, the Warf has become a trendy destination, boasting restaurants, bars, shops, and water activities.
Thematic selections to discover the capital of the United States: iconic federal buildings, historic houses (Old Stone House, the oldest house in the city, or Tudor Place, which housed the descendants of Martha Washington), numerous art galleries, indie art venues (like Dupont Underground, a former underground train station converted into a cultural space), architecture, markets...
Suggested walking tours in each neighborhood: a historical journey through Penn Quarter and Chinatown, an art walk along the U Street Corridor, a stroll along the Potomac River, and the beautiful homes of Dupont Circle.
Tips for traveling with children, for LGBTQI+ travelers, for responsible travel...
A trip to Mount Vernon, about 25 km south of Washington, home of the first President of the United States, George Washington.
Numerous maps and a detachable plan with the main sites to easily find your way around.
