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Adam’s Inn, 61, 64, 68–69 Days Inn , 61, 64, American Inn of Bethesda, 61, 64, 68–69 70–71 Days Inn Crystal City, 61, 65, 70–71 Best Western Arlington, 61, 64, 68–69 Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, 58, 65, 66, Best Western Capitol Hill, 61, 62, 68–69 70–71 Best Western Key Bridge, 61, 64, 68–69 Doubletree Hotel Tysons Corner, 59, 65, Best Western New Hampshire Suites, 60, 67, 70–71 63, 67, 68–69 Best Western Tyson’s Westpark, 61, 64, Econo Lodge National Airport, 61, 65, 68–69 70–71 Bethesda Court Hotel, 59, 64, 67, 68–69 Embassy Inn, 61, 63, 70–71 Hilton, 58, 63, 70–71 Capitol Hilton, 59, 62, 66, 68–69 Embassy Square Summerfield Suites, 60, Carlyle Suites Hotel, 57, 63, 68–69 63, 70–71 Channel Inn Hotel, 60, 61, 68–69 Embassy Suites Alexandria, 58, 65, 70–71 Churchhill Hotel, 59, 63, 66, 68–69 Embassy Suites Chevy Chase, 58, 64, Comfort Inn Arlington, 61, 64, 68–69 70–71 Comfort Inn Downtown, 61, 62, 68–69 Embassy Suites Crystal City, 59, 65, Comfort Inn Landmark, 61, 64, 68–69 70–71 Comfort Inn Pentagon, 59, 63, 66, 68–69 Embassy Suites Downtown, 58, 63, 70–71 Comfort Inn Tyson’s Corner, 61, 64, Embassy Suites Tysons Corner, 58, 65, 67, 68–69 70–71 Comfort Inn Washington Gateway, 61, 64, 68–69 Fairmont Washinton, D.C., 58, 62, 70–71 Courtyard Alexandria, 60, 64, 67, 68–69 Four Points Sheraton Bethesda, 60, 64, Courtyard Crystal City, 58, 64, 68–69 70–71 CourtyardCOPYRIGHTED Embassy Row, 60, 63, 68–69 Four PointsMATERIAL Sheraton Downtown, 60, 62, Courtyard New Carrollton, 59, 64, 67, 70–71 68–69 Four Seasons Hotel, 57, 63, 70–71 Courtyard Rosslyn, 60, 64, 70–71 Courtyard Washington NW, 59, 63, Georgetown Inn, 59, 63, 70–71 70–71 Governor’s House, 60, 63, 72–73 Crowne Plaza National, 60, 64, 70–71 , 58, 62, 72–73

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Hampton Inn Alexandria, 60, 65, 72–73 Loews L’Enfant Plaza, 58, 61, 67, 76–77 Hawthorn Suites Hotel, 60, 65, 67, 72–73 Madison Hotel, 58, 62, 76–77 Hay-Adams Hotel, 57, 62, 72–73 Mandarin Oriental, 57, 61, 76–77 Hilton Alexandria at Mark Center, 58, 65, Marriott Crystal City, 59, 65, 76–77 67, 72–73 Marriott Crystal Gateway, 59, 65, 76–77 Hilton Arlington and Towers, 59, 65, Marriott Hotel Bethesda, 59, 64, 76–77 72–73 Marriott Hotel Key Bridge, 59, 65, 76–77 Hilton Garden Inn, 60, 62, 72–73 Marriott Metro Center, 60, 62, 76–77 Hilton of Silver Spring, 60, 64, 67, 72–73 Marriott Tysons Corner, 59, 65, 76–77 Hilton Washington, 59, 63, 67, 72–73 Hotel, 59, 64, Holiday Inn Alexandria, 61, 65, 72–73 76–77 Holiday Inn Arlington, 59, 65, 72–73 The Melrose Hotel, 58, 63, 76–77 Holiday Inn Capitol, 60, 62, 72–73 Morrison-Clark Inn, 58, 64, 76–77 Holiday Inn Central, 60, 64, 72–73 Morrison House, 58, 65, 76–77 Holiday Inn Chevy Chase, 60, 64, 72–73 Holiday Inn Downtown, 61, 62, 72–73 , 58, 64, 76–77 Holiday Inn Georgetown, 60, 64, 66, One Washinton Circle Hotel, 58, 62, 72–73 76–77 Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 60, 65, 72–73 Park Hyatt, 57, 63, 76–77 Holiday Inn National Airport, 60, 65, 67, Phoenix Park Hotel, 61, 76–77 72–73 Holiday Inn on the Hill, 60, 62, 72–73 Quality Inn College Park, 61, 64, 67, Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 60, 76–77 65, 72–73 Quality Inn Iwo Jima, 60, 65, 67, 76–77 Holiday Inn Select Bethesda, 60, 64, 74–75 Radisson Barceló Hotel, 59, 63, 76–77 Holiday Inn Select Old Town, 59, 65, Radisson Plaza Hotel Old Town, 60, 65, 74–75 76–77 Holiday Inn Silver Spring, 60, 64, 74–75 Red Roof Inn Downtown, 61, 62, 76–77 Hotel George, 58, 61, 74–75 Renaissance , 57, 62, Hotel Helix, 58, 64, 74–75 78–79 Hotel Lombardy, 60, 62, 67, 74–75 Residence Inn, 58, 64, 78–79 Hotel Madera, 58, 63, 74–75 Residence Inn , 59, 63, Hotel Monaco, 58, 62, 74–75 78–79 Hotel Monticello, 59, 63, 74–75 Residence Inn Pentagon City, 59, 65, Hotel Rouge, 58, 63, 74–75 78–79 Hotel Topaz, 57, 63, 66, 74–75 Residence Inn Vermont Avenue, 59, 62, Hotel Washington, 59, 62, 74–75 78–79 Hyatt Arlington, 58, 65, 74–75 Ritz–Carlton Georgetown, 57, 63, 78–79 Hyatt Regency Bethesda, 59, 64, 74–75 Ritz–Carlton Pentagon City, 57, 65, Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 59, 62, 74–75 78–79 Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 58, 65, 74–75 Ritz–Carlton Washington, D.C., 57, 63, 78–79 Jefferson Hotel, 57, 62, 67, 74–75 River Inn, 58, 62, 67, 78–79 Jurys Normandy, 60, 63, 74–75 J.W. Marriott Hotel, 58, 62, 74–75, 91 Savoy Suites Hotel, 60, 64, 78–79 Sheraton Crystal City, 60, 65, 78–79 Kalorama Guest House, 60, 63, 66, 74–75 Sheraton National, 59, 65, 78–79 Sheraton Pentagon South, 60, 65, 78–79 Latham Hotel, 59, 63, 67, 74–75 Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, 57, 65, Lincoln Suites, 60, 62, 74–75 78–79 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 407

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Addie’s, 254, 265, 268, 274 Café Promenade, 257 America, 273 Café Rose, 257 Andale, 260, 265, 267, 275 Capital Grille, 259, 270 Antrim 1844, 257 Capitol City Brewing Company, 91, 270 Ashby Inn, 257 Cashion’s Eat Place, 266, 268, 284–85 Athenian Plaka, 264, 268, 275–76 Caucus Room, 258, 270 Austin Grill, 266, 267, 268, 269, 276–77 Charlie Palmer Steak, 254, 270, 273 Chef Geoff’s, 260 Bangkok Garden, 266, 268, 277 Chopsticks, 272 Bar Rouge, 261 Circle Bistro, 257 Benjarong, 266, 268, 277–78 Citronelle, 254, 264, 267, 273, 285 The Bistro, 257 CityZen, 254, 257 Bistro Bis, 264, 267, 273, 278–79 Coeur de Lion, 257 Bistro Française, 264, 267, 279 Colvin Run Tavern, 265, 269, 273, Blackie’s, 270 285–86 Black’s Bar & Kitchen, 266, 268, 271, Courduroy, 265, 267, 273, 286–87 279–80 Blue Point Grill, 271 D.C. Coast, 265, 267, 273, 287 Bobby Van’s, 254, 270 Dish, 257 Bombay Bistro, 264, 268, 269, 280–81 Don Shula’s, 270 Bombay Club, 259 DuClaw Brewing Co., 270 Brewer’s Alley, 270 The Brickseller, 270 Ella’s Wood–Fired Pizza, 260, 271 Bullfeathers, 259 Equinox, 254, 265, 267, 287–88 Burma, 263, 267, 281 Etrusco, 264, 268, 288–89 Busara, 266, 267, 269, 271, 281–82 Faccia Luna, 271 Café 15, 260 15 ria, 254, 257 Café Atlantico/Minibar, 260, 265, 267, Finemondo, 260 272, 273, 282–83 Fiore di Luna, 273 Café Bethesda, 254 Firefly Restaurant, 260 Café Deluxe, 271 Five Guys, 270 Café Divan, 266, 267, 283 Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 270 Café Milano, 258, 264, 267, 283–84 Four and Twenty Blackbirds, 257 Café Mozu, 257 Four Seasons Hotel Garden Terrace, 272

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Four Sisters (Huong Que), 266, 269, 289 L’Auberge Chez François, 264, 269, 273, Franklin’s Restaurant and Brewpub, 270 301–2 Le Mannequin Pis, 261, 269, 305 Gabriel, 265, 268, 272, 289–90 Le Paradou, 260, 264, 267, 273, 305–6 Galileo, 256, 259, 264, 268, 273, 290–91 Les Halles, 259 Georgia Brown’s, 259, 266, 267, 272, 291 Geranio, 265, 269, 291–92 Maestro, 264, 269, 273, 306–7 Gerard’s Place, 264, 267, 273, 292–93 Makoto, 264, 268, 307–8 Ginza, 272 Marcel’s, 264, 268, 308 Good Fortune, 263, 268, 293 Market Inn, 259 Goose Run, 257 Market Street Grill, 257 Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 270 Mark’s Duck House, 263, 269, 308–9 Grapeseed, 265, 268, 273, 293–94 Matisse, 254 Green Papaya, 266, 268, 294 Mayim, 258 The Grille (at the Morrison House), 265, McCormick’s & Schmick’s, 272 269, 295–96 Melrose, 259, 265, 267, 272, 273, 309–10 Grill from Ipanema, 263, 268, 295 Meskerem, 264, 268, 310 Guapo’s, 271 Mie N Yu, 271 Miyagi, 272 Ha Ku Ba, 272 Momo Taro, 272 Hama Sushi, 272 Monocle, 259 Hard Rock Café, 271 Montmarte, 264, 266, 310–11 Helix, 261 Morton’s, 260 Heritage India, 264, 267, 268, 296 Morton’s of Chicago, 270 Hermitage Inn, 257 Murasaki, 264, 268, 272, 311–12 Hops, 270 Nectar, 257 Indique, 264, 268, 297 New Heights, 265, 268, 272, 273, 312 The Inn at Little Washington, 254, 265, Nick and Stef’s, 254 269, 273, 297–98 Niwano Hana, 272 The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, 272 Nora, 265, 268, 312–13

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P.F. Chang’s, 271 Tachibana, 272 Pizzeria Paradiso, 265, 267, 268, 271, Tako Grill, 264, 269, 272, 325 318–19 Tara Thai, 266, 269, 271, 326 Posté, 254, 257 Taste of Saigon, 266, 269, 326–27 Potomack Landing, 273 Tavira, 266, 269, 327 Prime Rib, 260, 270 The Tea Cozy, 269 Primi Piatti, 271 Teaism, 269 Teatro Goldoni, 264, 267, 271, 327–28 Radio Free Italy, 271 TenPenh, 265, 267, 328–29 Rainforest Café, 271 Thai Farm, 329 Red Sage, 265, 267, 271, 319–20 Tono Sushi, 272 Restaurant Eve, 256, 265, 320–21 Tony & Joe’s, 273 Restaurant Nora, 259, 273 Topaz Bar, 261 Restaurant Seven, 255 Tosca, 264, 267, 329–30 RFD, 271 Turning Point Inn, 257 Ristorante Filomena, 271 2941, 254, 265, 269, 330–31 Ristorante Tosca, 260 Two Amys, 271 Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 270 Two Quail, 259 Rocklands, 263, 267, 269, 321 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 270 Union Street Public House, 271

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Accommodations See also Art museums Accommodations Index Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 139, 182, Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), 46 184, 191–92, 208–9 30 best deals, 66–67 Art Museum of the Americas, 139 comparison chart, 57–61 Corcoran Gallery of Art in the Arts, convention rates, 49–51 139, 181, 183, 188–89 discounts, 42–49 Freer Gallery of Art, 139, 181, 183, hotel taxes, 42 191–92 information chart, 68–81 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture listed by zone, 61–65 Garden, 139, 181, 183, 192–93 numerical rating system, 56 National Gallery of Art, 139, 182, 183, parking, 42 197–99 ratings/rankings, 51–81 National Museum of African Art, 139, star rating system, 55 182, 183, 199–200 toll-free numbers, 52 National Museum of American Art, 139 where to stay, 41–42 National Museum of Women in the Accommodations Express, 45 Arts, 139, 182, 185, 226 Acela Express, 99 National Portrait Gallery, 139, 141, Adams-Morgan (Zone 6), 105, 164, 339–41 154, 227 Airports Phillips Collection, 139, 153, 182, 185, Baltimore-Washington International, 234 39, 98, 99 Renwick Gallery, 139, 182, 184, 206 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 38–39, 94, 96 227 Washington-Dulles, 39, 94, 97, 99 Arts and Industry Building, 142 American Folklife Festival, 33 Attractions Amtrak, 38, 99, 168 cemeteries, 180 Anacostia (Zone 9), 106 churches/houses of worship, 180 An American Holiday Celebration, 37 governmnet buildings open for tours, Anderson House, 140, 141, 234–35 180 Andres, Jose Ramon, 256 grouped by Metro Station, 163–66 Annapolis, MD, 168–69 historic buildings and homes, 180–81 Area codes, 109 hours of operation, 143–44 Arena Stage, 166, 357, 358 libraries, 181 Arlington House, 140, 141 listed by type, 180–83 Arlington National Cemetery, 140, 141, listed by zone, 183–86 153, 180, 183, 186–87 monuments and memorials, 181 Memorial Day Ceremonies, 33 museums and galleries, 181–82 411 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 412

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Attractions (continued) Gettysburg National Battlefield, 170 parks, gardens and zoos, 183 Manassas National Battlefield, 170 theaters/performances, 183 Spotsylvania National Military Park, 170 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Babe Ruth House, 169 , 359 Baltimore, MD, 169 C&O Canal mule-drawn boat rides, 35 Baltimore Orioles, 401–2 C&O Canal Towpath Trail, map, 391 Barbecue Battle, 34 Consolidators, 45 Baseball, 402 Constitution Gardens, 140 Basketball, 402 Constitution Hall, 139 Bed and Breakfast Accommodations Ltd., Crime, 110–17 46 Customs and protocol, 106–8 Bed & Breakfasts–Country Inns and The Official Guide to American Historic Inns Decatur House, 140, 141, 180, 183, (Sakach), 46 190–91 Bethesda, 255, 342–43 Disabled tourists, 108, 133–35, 257 Bishops Garden, 140 Donna, Roberto, 254, 256, 259 Black, Barbara, 254 Downtown (Zone 3), 104–5 Black Rock Center for the Arts, 359 Dress, 106–7 Bowie Race Course, 403 Driving, 34–37, 119–20 Bureau of Engraving and Printing Mansion and Museum, National, 139, 140, 183, 187–88 140, 182, 185, 229–30 Business travelers, 49–50, 83, 90 Dupont Circle, 102, 105–6, 140, 341–42 Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan (Zone 6), Cam, Yannick, 254 102, 105–6, 140, 268 Capital Jazz Fest, 34 Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk Day, 34 Capitol Hill (Zone 2), 104, 215, 266, 343 Capitol Reservations, 45 East Potomac Golf Course, 401 Center for Science in the Public Interest, East Potomac Tennis Club, 394 254 Edgar Allen Poe House, 169 The Center for the Arts at George Mason Ellipse, 165 University, 358 Embassy Row, 140, 164 Charles Town Raceways, 403 Encore, 44 Chefs Collective, 254 Enid A. Haupt Garden, 140 Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Towpath, Exercise and recreation 141, 142, 399 biking, 394–99 Children’s National Medical Center, 150 boat rides, 400 Children’s sightseeing, 139, 146–51 canoeing and kayaking, 399–400 Children’s Concierge, 159 fitness centers and aerobics, 393 ten least popular sights, 151 free weights and elliptical trainers, 393 ten most popular sights, 146 golf, 401 Chinatown, 91, 164, 165 hiking, 399 Churches/houses of worship horseback riding, 401 Adas Israel Synagogue, 142 horse racing, 402 Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate running, 390–93 Conception, 142, 180, 185, 241–42 skiing, 400–401 Franciscan Monastery and Gardens, spectator sports, 401–3 140, 142, 154, 180, 186, 242–43 swimming, 393 Islamic Center, 142, 180, 185, 232–33 tennis, 394 St. John’s Episcopal Church, 142 walking, 389–90 Washington National Cathedral, 139, Fashion Centre, 335 140, 142, 152, 180, 185, 240–41 Federal Bureau of Investigation, 139, 140, City Paper, 109 155, 222 Civil War Battlefields Festivals and events, calendar, 32–37 Antietam National Battefield, 170 The Fitness Company, 393 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 413

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Flea markets Jack’s Boats, 400 Bethesda Flea Market, 338 Georgetown Flea Market, 337 Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, Women’s Co-op, 338 140, 182, 186, 245–46 Fletcher’s Boat House, 399–400 Kennedy Center, 140, 141, 153, 183, 185, Foggy Bottom (Zone 4), 105, 267 227–28, 356 Folger Shakespeare Library, 140, 141, 181, Kennedy Center Prelude Festival, 36 184, 214–16 Koonz, Gray, 254 Football, 402 Krinn, Jonathan, 254 Ford, Jacques, 254 Ford’s Theatre/Petersen House, 141, 180, Langston Golf Course, 401 184, 356 Laurel Race Course, 403 Fort McHenry, 169 Leeds, Jamie, 254 Fort McNair, 140, 166 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, 34 1409 Playbill Café, 358 Liberty Mountain Resort, 400 Frederick, MD, 396 Library of Congress, 139, 152, 181, 184, Frederick Douglass House (Cedar Hill), 216–17 139, 141, 180, 186, 244–45 Frederick Municipal Watershed, 399 Malls Chevy Chase Pavilion, 336 Gadsby’s Tavern, 155 , 336 Gaithersburg, 255 The Fashion Center, 335–36 Georgetown (Zone 5) Georgetown Park, 337 restaurants, 267–68 , 336 shopping, 338–39 Montgomery Mall, 336 sightseeing, 105, 140, 141 Old Post Office Pavilion, 337 tour of JFK residences, 175 Shops at National Place, 337 George University Medical Center, 150 Tysons Corner, 336 George Washington’s Birthday Parade, 32 Union Station, 337 George Washington University Medical , 336 Center, 150 Maps Germantown, 255 Baltimore-Washington International Goddard Space Flight Center, 142 Airport, 98 Gray, Todd, 254, 257 Capitol Hill, 215 Great Falls Park, 142, 399 C&O Canal Towpath Trail, 391 Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour, 396 Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park, Mount Vernon Trail, 392 169–70 Ronald Reagan Washington National Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tours, Airport, 96 37 Sugar Loaf Mountain Bicycle Tour, 398 Hockey, 402 touring zones 1–6, 8 Homeless people, 116–17 touring zones 7–11, 9 Hospitals, 150 Washington, D.C. and vicinity, 95 Hotel Discounts, 45 Washington and Old Dominion Hotels.com, 45 Railroad Regional Park, 395 Hotel & Travel Index, 45 Washington Convention Center, 84–87 House of Representatives, 176, 177 Washington Convention Center: , 139, 180, 185, Concourse A, B, and C, 84 231–32 Washington-Dulles International Airport, 96 Inner Harbor, 169 Washington Old Town Trolley Tour, 156 Inspected, Rated, and Approved, Bed & Zone 1, , 10–11 Breakfasts and Country Inns (Stuhlman), Zone 2, Capitol Hill, 12–13 46 Zone 3, Downtown D.C., 14–15 International Travel Card, 44 Zone 4, Foggy Bottom, 16 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 414

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Maps (continued) Morales, Frank, 254 Zone 5, Georgetown, 17 Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 140, Zone 6, Dupont Circle/Adams-Mor- 141, 154–55, 181, 186, 250–51 gan, Mount Vernon Square, 102 18–19 Mount Vernon Trail, 142, 392, 396 Zone 7, Upper Northwest D.C., 20–21 Museums. See also Art museums Zone 8, Northeast D.C., 22 Anacostia Museum, 139, 141, 181, Zone 9, Southeast D.C., 23 186, 244 Zone 10, Maryland suburbs, 24–25 Bethune Museum and Archives, 139, Zone 11, Virginia suburbs, 26–27 141 MARC (Maryland commuter train), 99, B&O Railroad Museum, 169 168 Christian Heurich House Mansion and Marine Corps Marathon, 36 Museums (Brewmaster’s Castle), 140, Maryland Science Center, 169 180, 185, 230–31 Maryland suburbs (Zone 10), 268–69 City Museum of Washington, 141, 164, Mather Gorge, 399 165 Mathieson, Jon, 254 Daughters of the American Revolution McCoy, Eric, 254 Museum, 139, 140, 152, 181, 183, Memorials 189–90 African-American Civil War Memorial, Dumberton Oaks Mansion and 139, 141 Museum, 140, 182, 185, 229–30 Black Revolutionary War Patriots Hillwood Museum and Gardens, 140, Memorial, 139, 141 153, 181, 185, 237–38 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, International Spy Museum, 141, 142, 141, 181, 184, 206–8 181, 184, 222–23 George Mason Memorial, 141 Koshland Science Museum, 142, 181, George Washington National Masonic 184, 224 Memorial, 165 Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Iwo Jima Memorial, 140, 141 Museum, 142 Jefferson Memorial, 140, 141, 181, Lincoln Museum (in Ford’s Theatre), 183, 193 141 Korean War Veterans Memorial, 141 NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Lincoln Memorial, 139, 140, 141, 181, 182, 186, 247–48 183, 194 National Air and Space Museum, 139, National Law Enforcement Officers 142, 153, 182, 183, 194–96 Memorial, 33, 41 National Building Museum, 139, 142, National World War II Memorial, 141, 182, 184, 224–25 181, 184, 203–4 National Cryptologic Museum, 141, Navy Memorial, 141 142, 182, 186, 248–49 U.S. Holocaust Memorial, 141 National Museum of American History, U.S. Navy Memorial, 141, 165 141, 142, 182, 184, 200–201 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 33, 141, National Museum of Health and 181, 184, 210–11 Medicine, 142, 182, 185, 238–39 Women in Vietnam Memorial, 141 National Museum of Natural History, Meridian International Center, 139, 140, 139, 182, 184, 202–3 180, 185, 233 National Museum of the American Metal detectors, 177 Indian, 141, 182, 184, 201–2 The Metro, 102–3, 121–35 National Postal Museum, 139, 142, Metrobus, 132 182, 184, 217–18 Metroliner, 99 Textile Museum, 140, 182, 185, Metro Mobility Link, 134 235–36 Military Band Summer Concert Series, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 35 141, 182, 184, 209–10 Miller, Mark, 254 Washington Monument Museum, 141 Monis, Johnny, 254 Music Center at Strathmore Hall, 358 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 415

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National Aquarium, 139, 165, 182, 183, Platinum, 370, 372, 384–85 196 pubs/brewhouses, 367–68, 372 National Archives, 139, 141, 174–75, red-light areas/sex boutiques, 369–70 196–97 singles bars, 373 National Cherry Blossom Festival, 32 Takoma Station Tavern, 371, 372, 385 National Christmas Tree Lighting/Pageant Yacht Club of Bethesda, 371, 373, 385– of Peace, 37 86 National Coalition for the Homeless, 117 Zanzibar, 370, 372, 386–87 National Geographic Society’s Explorer’s Nightlife Hall, 139, 182, 185, 225–26 billiard parlors, 367 National Independence Day Celebration, breweries, 367–68 34 coffee bars, 367 National Law Enforcement Officers eating solo, 369 Memorial Candlelight Vigil, 33 nightclubs, 354–55 National Mall, 140, 164 overview, 353–54 National Theatre, 357 safety, 370 National Wildlife Visitor Center, 139, singles bars, 368 142, 183, 186, 249–50 theater, 355–60 National Zoological Park, 139, 183, 185, 239–40 O’Connell, Patrick, 254 Neighborhoods, 104–6 The Octagon, 140, 141, 181, 184, 204–5 Newman, Mina, 255 Old Executive Office Building, 165 Nightclubs Old Post Office Tower and Pavilion, 139, bar and grills/buffets, 371 140, 165, 181, 184, 205–6 Birchmere, 371, 372–73 Old Stone House, 141 Black Cat, 370, 371, 372, 373 Old Town Alexandria, 140, 141, 181, 186, Blues Alley, 370, 372, 374–75 251–52, 343 Blues Gin, 370, 374 Olney Theatre, 359 Brickskeller, 370, 373, 375 Outtawa, Marou, 256 Buffalo Billiards, 371, 373, 375–76 Chi-Cha Lounge, 371, 376 Palladin, Jean-Louis, 254 cigar bars, 367 Parking, 42, 121, 167–68 cocktail lounges, 371 Pearl Harbor Day, 37 comedy, 360–61, 372 Penn Quarter, 255, 356 dance clubs, 365–66, 372 Pentagon, 151 Dave & Buster’s, 371, 376–77 Pierce Mill, 394 Dream, 371, 372, 377–78 Pimlico Race Course, 403 Dubliner, 370, 373, 378 Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, 142 Evening at the Improv, 372 Potomac Park, 142 gay night spots, 368–69 Potomac Spirit, 104 Half Moon Bar-B-Que, 371, 372, 378– Poullion, Nora, 254 79 Hard Rock Cafe, 370, 371, 379 Quest, 44 The Improv, 370, 380 Quikbook, 45 Iota, 371, 373, 380–81 Jammin’Java, 371, 373, 381 Racetracks, 403 listed by type, 371–72 Radio stations, 175 listed by zone, 370–71 Recommended Country Inns, Mid-Atlantic live jazz and blues, 361–65, 372 and Chesapeake Region (Chase), 46 live pop/rock, 361–65, 372 Reflecting Pool, 144 Lulu’s Night Club, 371, 373, 381–82 Reservations MCCXXIII, 371, 372, 382 making your own, 47–48 Nation, 371, 383 services, 45–46 9:30, 373, 383–84 Restaurants/dining. See also Restaurant Ozio, 370, 371, 384 Index 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 416

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Restaurants/dining. Thai, 266 American, 263 Turkish, 266 barbecue, 263 value rating, 262 Belgian, 263 Vietnamese, 266 best afternoon teas, 269 Rest rooms, 109–10 best burgers, 270–71 Richard, Michel, 256 best family dining, 271 Robert E. Lee’s Birthday Celebration, 32 best pizza, 271 Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, best raw bars, 271–72 359 best Sunday brunches, 272 Rock Creek Golf Course, 401 best sushi bars, 272 Rock Creek Park Horse Center, 401 best views, 273 Rock Creek Park (Zone 7), 106, 142, 399 best wine lists, 273–74 Rock Creek Tennis Center, 394 best with tables in the kitchen, 273 Ronald Reagan Building, 139, 140 biggest beef steakhouses, 270 Roosevelt Island, 142 Brazilian, 263 Rosecroft Raceway, 403 Burmese, 263 Round House Theater, 358 Caribbean, 263 chefs, 254–55, 256, 259, 260 Salvatore, Damien, 254 Chinese, 263 Sandy Point State Park, 393 cost, 262 Scott Circle, 102 for the disabled, 257–58 Senate, 176, 177 Ethiopian, 264 Shenandoah National Park, 169 French, 264 Shopping freshest beers (brewed on-site), 270 Adams-Morgan and U Street, 339–41 Greek, 264 antiques, 343–44 Indian, 264 art, 344–45 industry trends, 256–57 bargains, 345–46 Italian, 264 Bethesda, 342–43 Japanese, 264 bookstores, 346–47 Korean, 265 Capitol Hill, 343 listed by cuisine and star rating, 263–66 Chevy Chase, 342 listed by zone, 266–69 decorative art, 347 locating the restaurant, 262–63 designer clothing, 347–48 Middle Eastern, 265 Dupont Circle, 341–42 Modern American, 265 flea markets, 337 Modern Mexican, 265 Georgetown, 338–39 most entertaining decor, 271 malls in D.C., 337 new downtown dining, 260–61 museum shops, 348–49 new hotel dining, 257 Old Town Alexandria, 343 new restaurant districts, 255 oriental rugs, 349 New Southwestern, 265 political memorabilia, 349 new Washington cookery, 253–55 prints and photography, 349–50 Nuevo Latino, 265 salon products, 350 Pan-Asian, 265 suburban malls, 335–36 paying the bill, 263 Washington insider items, 348 pizza, 265 watches, 350 places to see famous people, 258–60 wine and gourmet foods, 350–51 Portuguese, 266 writing implements, 351 profiles, 274–334 Sightseeing quality rating, 262 avoiding the heat, 176 seafood, 266 beyond the Beltway, 168–70 Southern, 266 categories, 138–142 Spanish, 266 with children, 139, 146–51 Tex-Mex, 266 Civil War battlefields, 170 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 417

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D.C. after dark, 176 Tidal Basin, 400 helpful hints and tips, 170–73 Tipping, 107 intragroup incompatibility, 145–46 Torpedo Factory, 165 one-day touring, 166–68 Tourist seasons, 29–33, 145 photo tips, 174, 177 Tours planning, 137–38 Bike the Sites, 159 touring information, 172–77 Children’s Concierge, 159 tours, 152–77 Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour, 396 travel tips, 171–72 Dandy cruise ship, 158–59 Sight-seeing categories DC Duck Tours, 158 African-American, 139 Georgetown tour of JFK residences, 175 architecture, 139 GNP’s Scandal Tours, 159 art museums, 139 Gray Line, 157, 158 children, 139 Guide Service of Washington, 159 decorative arts and antiques, 140 Intragroup incompatibility, 145–46 gardens, 140 Kalorama House and Embassy Tour, 36 government, 140 Li’l Red Trolley, 157 great places to walk, 140 Monuments by Moonlight, 157 great views, 140 Odyssey III cruises, 158 historical buildings and sites, 141 Old Town Trolley, 156, 157 history, 141 Optimum Touring Plan, 159–163 military, 141 orientation and guided tours, 155–59 monuments and memorials, 141 Red Line Tour, 163 outdoors, 142 Spirit Cruises, 158 overview, 138–39 Sugar Loaf Mountain Bicycle Tour, places of worship, 142 398 technology, 142 top 20 tours, 152–55 Signature Theatre, 358 Tourmobile, 134–35, 157 60 Hikes within 60 Miles:Washington, D.C. VIP tours, 142–43 (Elliott), 399 Washington After Dark, 158 Ski Rountop, 400 Trabocchi, Fabio, 256 Skyline Drive, 169 Traffic, 103–4, 119, 121 SmarTrip fare card, 122–27, 129–30, 167 Transportation Smithsonian Access, 108 by car, 93 Smithsonian Institution Building driving, 34–37 (the Castle), 162, 182, 184, 209 the Metro, 102–3 Smithsonian Kite Festival, 32 by plane, 38–39, 94–99 Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center, 141 taxis, 103, 132–33 Soap Box Derby, 34 by train, 37–38, 99, 168 Soccer, 403 Travel agents, 45, 46–47 Society of the Cincinnati, 181, 185, Travel America at Half Price 234–35 (Entertainment Publications), 44 Source Theater Co., 358 Travel packages, 48–49 Southwest Waterfront (Zone 1), 104 , 140 Studio Theater, 358 SuperShuttle, 94, 99 Union Station, 99, 139, 181, 184, 186, Swope, Alison, 260 218–19 Upper Northwest (Zone 7), 106, 268 Taste of D.C. Festival, 36 U.S. Army Band’s 1812 Overture Concert, Telephones, 109 34 Tepper, Jason, 254 U.S. Botanic Garden, 140, 183, 184, 219 Theater J, 358 U.S. Capitol, 139, 140, 141, 152, 180, Theodore Roosevelt Island, 399 184, 220 Thompson Boat Center, 399 U.S. Department of Interior, 182, 185, Ticket Place, 357–58 228 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 418

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U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Washington Post, 108 Reception Rooms, 140, 152, 180, 185, Washington Sports Club, 393 229 Washington Times, 108 U.S. Department of the Treasury, 140, 153 Weather, 29, 31 U.S. National Arboretum, 140, 183, 186, Web sites 243 Amtrak, 168 U.S. Navy Memorial Concerts on the Arena Stage, 357 Avenue Series, 35 bed-and-breakfasts, 46, 50 U.S. Supreme Court, 139, 140, 180, 184, Bike the Sites tours, 159 221 Capital Steps, 360 Dandy cruise ship, 159 Veteran’s Day Ceremonies, 36 The Fitness Company, 393 Violets Lock, 400 Ford’s Theatre, 357 Virginia Railway Express, 168 GNP Comedy, 361 Virginia suburbs (Zone 11), 269 GNP’s Scandal Tours, 159 Visitor Information Center, 172–73, 184 Kennedy Center, 356 Voice of America (VOA), 140, 153, 180, Mark Russell, 360 184, 211–12 Menasha Ridge Press, 399 National Coalition for the Homeless, Warehouse Theater, 357 117 Warner Theatre, 357 National Theatre, 357 Washington, D.C. Odyssey III, 158 arriving, 93–99 Rock Creek Park Horse Center, 401 geographic overview, 100–102 Rock Creek Tennis Center, 394 getting there, 33–39 Shakespeare Theater, 356 maps, 8–9, 20–22, 95 Smithsonian Institution, 173 street layout, 100–2 Spirit Cruises, 158 when to go, 29–33 SuperShuttle, 94, 99 Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Tourmobile, 135 Regional Park, 395, 396 Virginia Railway Express, 168 Washington Circle, 102 Warner Theatre, 357 Washington Convention Center Washington Convention Center, 90 cabs and shuttles, 91 Wharf Seafood Market, 104 event calendar, 88–89 Wheaton, 255 lodging within walking distance, 49, Where/Washington Magazine, 109 90–91 lunch alternatives, 91–92 Easter Egg Roll, 33 maps, 84–87 Fall Garden Tours, 36 overview, 90 Information Center, 165 parking, 91 sightseeing, 213–14 Red Line, 91, 164 Spring Garden Tours, 33 website, 90 Whitetail, 400 Yellow Line, 91, 164, 165 Wholesalers, 45 Washington D.C. accommodations, 45 William Shakespeare’s Birthday, 33 Washington Flyer, 99 Woodrow Wilson House, 141, 154, 164, Washingtonian, 109 181, 185, 236–37 Washington Monument, 139, 140, 181, Wooly Mammoth, 357 184, 212–13 Washington National Cathedral Flower Ziebold, Eric, 254, 257 Mart, 33 Zones, geographic, 7, 8–27 Washington National Zoo, 108, 140, 164 Zoo Guide for Disabled Visitors, 108 Washington Navy Yard, 139, 141, 142, 180, 186, 246–47 17_575570_bindex.qxd 1/14/05 10:31 AM Page 419

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