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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 $80 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.

作者简介：
　　Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since 1985. Her writing has appeared in theWashington Post; Washingtonian magazine; the London-based Bradman’s North America Guide; The Essential Guide to Business Travel; Ladies’ Home Journal; and other national, regional, and trade publications. In addition to this guide, she is the author of Frommer’s Washington, D.C.; Frommer’s Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C.; and Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington.

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What's New in Washington, D.C
1 The Best of Washington, D.C., on a Budget
1 Frommer's Favorite Free &
Affordable Washington Experiences
2 Frommer's Best Budget
Hotel Bets Site Seeing: The Best Washington Websites
3 Frommer's Best Dining Bets on a Budget
2 Planning an Affordable Trip to Washington, D.C
1 The Washington from $80 a Day Premise
2 72 Money-Saving Tips
3 Visitor Information
Destination: Washington,D.C.-Red Alert Checklist
4 Money
5 When to Go
Washington Calendar of Events
6 Travel Insurance
7 Health & Safety
8 Specialized Travel Resources
9 Planning YourTrip Online Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource
10 The 21st-EenturyTraveler
11 Getting Here
12 Recommended Reading
3 For International Visitors
1 Preparing for YourTrip
2 Getting to the United States
3 Getting Around the
United States
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler
4 Getting to Know Washington, D.C
1 Orientation
The Neighborhoods in Brief
2 Getting Around
Fast Facts: Washington, D.C
5 Accommodations You Can Afford
6 Great Deals on Dining
7 Exploring Washington, D.C
8 Shopping
9 Washington, D.C., After Dark
10 Side Trips from Washington, D.C
Appendix A: Washington, D.C., in Depth
Appendix B: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites
Index