A travel guide for visitors on a short break or travelers who want quick information. Focuses on cities, islands and resort regions. This volume covers Washington DC.

A comprehensive travel guide to Washington, DC, with maps and information on accommodations and restaurants, shopping and entertainment, and interesting tourist sites.

Washington is one of America's most visited cities, drawing millions of tourists each year. This new edition details all of the capital's best cultural and historical sights. Also includes a nightlife section and a gay and lesbian section. Photos. 23 maps.

The Rough Guides Snapshot USA: Washington and the Capital Region is the ultimate travel guide to this dynamic part of the USA. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from DC's iconic Capitol Hill and International Spy Museum, to Charlottesville's architecture and the battlefields of Fredericksburg. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot USA: Washington and the Capital Region covers Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to The USA, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Washington and the Capital Region, including transportation, accommodation, food and drink, festivals, sports and other essentials. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to The USA. The Rough Guides Snapshot USA: Washington and the Capital Region is equivalent to 96 printed pages.