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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX African American Heritage Alexandria Black History Trail, 58 Resource Museum, 280 AAA (American Automobile African-Americans, 17, 57–58 Alexandria Colonial Tours, 278 Association), 27, 41, 42, 52, African-American Family Day Alexandria Convention and 289 at the National Zoo, 32 Visitors Association, 276 AARP, 56 Alexandria Black History Alexandria Farmers’ Market, Academic trips, 62 Resource Museum, 280 241 Access America, 292 Anacostia Community Alexandria Festival of the Arts, Access Information, 54 Museum, 185, 191 279 Accommodations, 79–112. See Black Family Reunion, 34 Alexandria’s birthday, 279 also Accommodations Index Black History Month, 31 A Mano, 232–233, 239 Adams-Morgan, 98, 100 Frederick Douglass National America!, 244–245 Alexandria, 285–286 Historic Site, 204 American Art Museum, Smith- best, 5, 82–84 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birth- sonian, 197–198 beyond-D.C. options, 112 day, 30–31 American Automobile Associa- /The Mall, 84–89 Mary McLeod Bethune Coun- tion (AAA), 27, 41, 42, 52, choosing a neighborhood, cil House National Historic 289 79–80 Site, 205 American Express, 289 , 100–105 AIDSinfo, 293 traveler’s checks, 51 family-friendly, 91 Air and Space Museum, American Heritage Tour, 226 Foggy Bottom/West End, National, 188–189 American Revolution, 12–13 106–108 Airlines, toll-free numbers and Amtrak, 42 Georgetown, 108–110 websites for, 296–297 Amtrak Vacations, 60 “green,” 83 Airports, 35–37 Anacostia Community Museum, landing the best room, 81 accommodations near, 112 185, 191 Midtown, 92–97 getting into town from, Anderson House, 204 , 89–92 37–39 Anecdotal History Tours of price categories, 80 Airport Wireless, 63 Washington, D.C., 226 reservations services, 82 Air travel, 35–40 Ann Taylor, 243 saving on, 80–81 long-haul flights, 40 Annual Scottish Christmas Walk tipping, 295 , 223 (Alexandria), 279 toll-free numbers and web- Albert Einstein Planetarium, Antique Row., 235 sites for, 298–299 188 Antiques, 235–236 Woodley Park, 110–112 Alexandria, 275–288 Apartment Zero, 246 Acela Express, 42 accommodations, 285–286 Apex, 264 ACKC Cocoa Gallery, 161 biking to, 282 The Apotheosis of Washington, Adams-Morgan calendar of events, 278–279 166 accommodations,COPYRIGHTED 98, 100 MATERIAL layout of, 278 Appalachian Spring, 239 brief description of, 65 organized tours, 278 Arabesque festival, 253 restaurants, 144–146 restaurants, 286–288 Area codes, 289 shopping, 232–233 shopping, 234 Arena Stage, 252 Adams-Morgan Day, 34 sights and attractions, Arlington House, 216 Addison/Ripley Fine Art, 236 279–285 Arlington National Cemetery, Addresses, finding, 44–45 traveling to, 276 215–218 African-American Family Day at visitor information, 276 Armed Freedom, 166 the National Zoo, 32 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 301

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Artful Evenings (Phillips Collec- Australia Botanic Garden, United States, tion), 211 customs regulations, 29 219 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, embassy of, 290 Bourbon, 265 185–186, 191 passports, 294 Brass Knob Architectural Art Museum of the Americas, visas, 295 Antiques, 235 204 Brass Knob’s Back Doors Art museums and galleries, Warehouse, 235 187–188 Back Stage Books and Bread Line, 245 Artful Evenings (Phillips Col- Costumes, 239 Brickskeller, 265 lection), 211 Baltimore-Washington Interna- Bridge Street Books, 238 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, tional Thurgood Marshall Brooks Brothers, 242, 248 185–186, 191 Airport (BWI), 36–37 Burberry’s, 242 Art Museum of the Americas, getting into town from, 39 Bureau of Engraving & Print- 204 Banana Republic, 242 ing, 198 commercial galleries, Barmy Wine and Liquor, 250 Busboys and Poets, 266 236–237 Barnes & Noble, 238 Business hours, 289 The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Barracks Row, 68 Bus tours, 226–227 202–203 Bars and lounges, 264–271 Bus travel, 48–49 exhibits scheduled for 2009, gay and lesbian, 264 Butterfly garden, National 191 wine bars, 270 Museum of Natural History, Freer Gallery of Art, 186–187, Bartholdi Park, 219 193 191 Bastille Day, 34 Hillyer Art Space, 204 B. Dalton, 238 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculp- Beadazzled, 246 Cabs, 50 ture Garden, 191 Beauty products, 237 from airports, 37 Kreeger Museum, 204–205 Bed & Breakfast Accommoda- tipping, 295 , 191, tions, Ltd., 82 Cady’s Alley, 246 199–201 Betsey Johnson, 243 Cafe Milano, 233 National Museum of African Betsy Fisher, 244 Calder, Alexander, 200 Art, 189–190 Big Hunt, 265 Calendar of events, 30–35 National Museum of Women Big Wheel Bikes, 229 Alexandria, 278–279 in the Arts, 191, 209 Bike the Sites, 228, 229 Calling cards, prepaid, 63 National Portrait Gallery, 191 Biking Cameras and film developing, Renwick Gallery of the Smith- Mount Vernon, 273 239 sonian American Art to Old Town Alexandria and Canada Museum, 196 Mount Vernon, 282 customs regulations, 28 Smithsonian American Art tours, 228 embassy of, 290 Museum, 191 The Birchmere Music Hall and health insurance, 291 Arts and crafts, 239–240 Bandstand, 258 passports, 294 Arts and Industries Building, Bistrot Lepic and Wine Bar, 270 C&O Canal, 222–223 186 Black Cat, 258–25 Capital Beltway, 40 The Athenaeum (Alexandria), Black Family Reunion, 34 Capital Crescent Trail, 229 280 Black History Month, 31 Capital Fringe Festival, 34 Atlas District, 68, 268 Blue Gin, 265 The Capitol, 70, 163–169 ATMs (automated teller Blue Mercury, 237 tours, 166 machines), 51 Blues Alley, 261 Capitol Hill, 68 Attractions, 162–228 Boat House at Fletcher’s Cove, accommodations, 84–89 advance tickets, passes, or 223, 229 restaurants, 118–123 reservations, 64 Boating, 229 Capitol Hill Business Improve- best, 3 Boat tours, 227–228 ment District (Capitol Hill free, 6 Mount Vernon, 273 BID), 26 to hang with the Bohemian Caverns, 261 Capitol Reservations, 82 locals, 10 Bon Appétit! Julia Child’s Capitol River Cruise, 228 calling ahead, 162 Kitchen at the Smithsonian, The Capitol Steps, 257–258 for kids, 223–225 192 Capitol Visitor Center, 168 organized tours, 225–228 Books, recommended, 20–21 Carbon, 248 parks and gardens, 218–223 Bookstores, 237–239 Carlyle House Historic Park Borders, 238 (Alexandria), 280–281 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 302

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Carousel, the Mall, 186 Comfort One Shoes, 248 late-night, 263 Car rentals, 41–42 Connecticut Avenue, 44 Midtown, 137–142 at the airports, 38, 39 shopping, 233–234 pretheater, 151 toll-free numbers and web- Connection kit, 63 price categories, 114 sites for, 297–298 , 43–44 tipping, 295 Carter Barron Amphitheater, Continental Airlines U Street Corridor, 142–143 256 Vacations, 60 with views, 120–121 Car travel, 49–50 Coolidge Auditorium, 213 Woodley Park & Cleveland to Washington, D.C., 40 The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Park, 160–161 Cellphones, 62–63 202–203 Disabilities, travelers with, Centers for Disease Control Cork, 270 54–55 International Traveler’s Hot- Cosmos, 60–61 best, best hotel for, 84 line, 295 “Cox’s Row,” 233 Discount shopping, 240–241 Central Liquor, 250 Crafts, 239–240 DJ Hut, 248 Chas Schwartz & Son, 246 Credit cards, 51 Downtown Cherry, 235 Crime, 53–54 brief description of, 68 Cherry blossoms, 219, 220 The Crypt of the Capitol, 166 restaurants, 123–137 National Cherry Blossom Fes- Customs regulations, 28–29 Downtown D.C. Business tival, 31–32 CVS, 249 Improvement District (Down- Cherub Antiques Gallery, 235 town D.C. BID), 26 Chevy Chase Pavilion, 247 Drinking laws, 289–290 Chi-Cha Lounge, 263 Daddy & Son Camiceria The Dubliner, 267 Children, families with Italiana, 243 Duke Ellington Jazz Festival, accommodations, 91 DAR Constitution Hall, 256 261 African-American Family Day Daughters of the American , 204, 232 at the National Zoo, 32 Revolution (DAR) Museum, , 218, 220 African-Americans, Black Fam- 204 Dupont Circle ily Reunion, 34 David Adamson Gallery, 236 accommodations, 100–105 information and resources, Daylight saving time, 295 brief description of, 69 56–57 D.C. Chamber of Commerce gay bars and clubs, 264 restaurants, 134 Visitor Information restaurants, 146–149 shopping, clothing, 242 Center, 26 shopping, 233–234 Chinatown, 68 D.C. Circulator, 49 galleries, 236 Chinese New Year DC Ducks, 228 Dupont Circle FreshFarm Celebration, 31 DC9, 259 Market, 241 Chocolate lounges, 161 Dean & Deluca, 245 Dupont-Kalorama Museum Chocolate Moose, 245 Debit cards, 51 Walk Day, 33 Christ Child Opportunity Shop, Decatur House, 204 241 Destination D.C., 25 Christ Church (Alexandria), 281 Diamond Cab Company, 50 Eastern Market, 241–242 Christmas Pageant of Peace/ Dining, 6, 23–24, 113–161. See , 220, 230 National Tree Lighting, 35 also Restaurant Index Eco-tourism, 58–60 Christmas Tree Lighting Adams-Morgan, 144–146 Eighteenth Street Lounge, (Alexandria), 279 Alexandria, 286–288 259–260 City Paper, 251 best, 114–115 Einstein, Albert, Memorial, 223 Civil War, 13, 284 Capitol Hill, 118–123 Elderhostel, 56 Fort Ward Museum & Historic by cuisine, 115–118 Electricity, 290 Site (Alexandria), 282 downtown, Penn Quarter, Elizabethan garden, Folger Classical music, 201, 212, 259 123–137 Shakespeare Library, 203 Cleveland Park, 68 Dupont Circle, 146–149 E-mail with your own com- restaurants, 160–161 ethnic, 22–23 puter, 63–64 Clothing (fashions), 242–244 family-friendly, 134 Embassies, 259 Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 267 Foggy Bottom/West End, Embassies and consulates, 290 Cobbler’s Bench Shoe Repair, 150–152 Embassy Row, 69 249 Georgetown, 152–158 Embassy Series, 259 CoCo. Sala, 161 Glover Park, 158 Enid A. Haupt Garden, 218–219 Comedy venues, 257–258 happy hours, 266 Entry requirements, 27–28 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 303

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E-Passport, 28 Frederick Douglass National Gays and lesbians ESPN Zone, 267 Historic Site, 204 bars and clubs, 264 Ethical tourism, 58 Free or almost-free sites and bookstore, 239 Europ Assistance’s “Worldwide activities, 6 information and resources, Healthcare Plan,” 52, 291 Freer Gallery of Art, 186–187, 55–56 European Health Insurance 191 Gazuza, 264 Card (EHIC), 291 French Connection, 244 , 179 , 232 Frequent-stay programs, 81 Georgetown Friendship Firehouse (Alexan- accommodations, 108–110 dria), 283 brief description of, 69 Fadó, 267 Frommers.com, 59 Garden Tour, 33 Fahrneys Pens, 248 restaurants, 152–158 Fall, 29 shopping, 232–233, 234 Families with children Gadsby’s Tavern Museum galleries, 236 accommodations, 91 (Alexandria), 283 Georgetown Information African-American Family Day Galaxy Hut, 269 Center, 223 at the National Zoo, 32 Galleries and art museums, George Washington Memorial African-Americans, Black Fam- 187–188 Parkway, 273 ily Reunion, 34 Artful Evenings (Phillips Ghost tours (Alexandria), 279 information and resources, Collection), 211 Gifts and souvenirs, 244–245 56–57 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Ginza, “for Things Japanese,” restaurants, 134 185–186, 191 248 shopping, clothing, 242 Art Museum of the Americas, GLBT Traveler’s Guide, 56 Farmer’s markets, 241–242 204 Glover Park, 69 Fashions (clothing), 242–244 commercial galleries, restaurants, 158 Fax machines, 294 236–237 Gold-and-White East Room Festivals and special events, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, (), 171–172 30–35 202–203 Golden Triangle Business Filene’s Basement, 240 exhibits scheduled for 2009, Improvement District Filmfest D.C., 32 191 (Golden Triangle BID), 26 Films, recommended, 21 Freer Gallery of Art, 186–187, Go Mama Go!, 240 Firehook Bakery, 245 191 Gore-Dean, 235 Flashpoint, 236–237 Hillyer Art Space, 204 Govinda Gallery, 236 Flea markets, 241–242 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculp- Gray Line Buses, 272–273 Fleet Feet, 248 ture Garden, 191 Great Falls, 223 Flight Simulators, National Air Kreeger Museum, 204–205 Great Falls Tavern Visitor and Space Museum, 189 National Gallery of Art, 191, Center, 222–223 Foggy Bottom/West End 199–201 Great Hall, Folger Shakespeare accommodations, 106–108 National Museum of African Library, 206 brief description of, 69 Art, 189–190 Green Room (White House), restaurants, 150–152 National Museum of Women 172 Folger Shakespeare Library, in the Arts, 191, 209 The Grooming Lounge, 237 203, 206 National Portrait Gallery, GSM (Global System for Mobile theater, 255 191 Communications) wireless Food stores and markets, Renwick Gallery of the Smith- network, 62 245–246 sonian American Art Guarisco Gallery, 236 farmer’s markets, 241–242 Museum, 196 Foot Locker, 248 Smithsonian American Art Ford’s Theatre and Museum, 191 Habana Village, 263–264 Museum, 206 Gallery Place, 231, 247 , 233 Fort DeRussey, 221 Gap, 242 Hall of Nations, Kennedy Cen- Fort Ward Museum & Historic Gap Kids, 242 ter for the Performing Arts, Site (Alexandria), 282 Gardens, 218–219 211 14th Street, 234 Gasoline, 290 Halloween, 35 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Gay Men’s Health Crisis, 293 in Alexandria, 279 Memorial, 180 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 304

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H&M, 243 Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, 243 Happy hours, 266 Ice-skating, 229 J.R.’s Bar and Grill, 264 Health concerns, 52–53 IMAX theater Julian Tours, 62 Health insurance, 291 National Air and Space Hemphill, 236 Museum, 188 Hiking, 229 National Museum of Natural Keith Lipert Gallery, 246–247 Hillwood Museum and Gardens, History, 194 Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 204 Immigration and customs Gravesite of (Arlington Hillyer Art Space, 204 clearance, 37 National Cemetery), 216–217 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculp- The Improv, 258 Kennedy Center for the Per- ture Garden, 187–188, 191 Independence Day, 33–34 forming Arts, 211–212 Historic Alexandria Candlelight Indian Craft Shop, 240 Open House Arts Festival, 34 Tour, 279 Insect Zoo, O. Orkin, 194 theater, 253–254 Historic Garden Week in Vir- InstantSeats.Com, 252 for visitors with disabilities, 55 ginia (Alexandria), 278 Insurance, 291–292 Kids History of Washington, D.C., Interior Department Museum, accommodations, 91 12–18 204 African-American Family Day HIV-positive visitors, 293 The International Eco-tourism at the National Zoo, 32 Holidays, 290–291 Society (TIES), 58 African-Americans, Black Holocaust Memorial Museum, International Spy Museum, Family Reunion, 34 United States, 201–202 206–207 information and resources, Home furnishings, 246 International Student Identity 56–57 HomeLink International, 88 Card (ISIC), 58 restaurants, 134 Home Rule, 246 International Student Travel shopping, clothing, 242 Hospitals, 291 Confederation (ISTC), 58 Kid’s Closet, 242 Hotels, 79–112. See also International Youth Travel Card Kids’ Farm, 196 Accommodations Index (IYTC), 58 King, Martin Luther, Jr., 181 Adams-Morgan, 98, 100 Internet access, 63–64, 292 Birthday of, 30–31 Alexandria, 285–286 InTouch USA, 62 National Memorial, 175 best, 5, 82–84 IOTA, 269 Korean War Veterans Memorial, beyond-D.C. options, 112 Ireland 180–181 Capitol Hill/The Mall, 84–89 embassy of, 290 Kramerbooks & Afterwords choosing a neighborhood, passports, 294 Café, 238 79–80 visas, 295 Kreeger Museum, 204–205 Dupont Circle, 100–105 Itineraries, suggested, 65–78 Kstreet Lounge, 260 family-friendly, 91 Foggy Bottom/West End, 106–108 Jazz Labor Day Concert, 34 Georgetown, 108–110 clubs, 261–263 Lambda Rising, 56, 239 “green,” 83 at hotel bars and lounges, Layout of of Washington, landing the best room, 81 104 D.C., 43 Midtown, 92–97 Kennedy Center, 253 Lee-Fendall House Museum Penn Quarter, 89–92 Jazz and blues, Duke Ellington (Alexandria), 283–284 price categories, 80 Jazz Festival, 261 Legal aid, 292 reservations services, 82 Jefferson, Thomas, 12, 13, 178, L’Enfant, Pierre Charles, 13, saving on, 80–81 179, 199 175, 178, 214 tipping, 295 Birthday of, 32 grave near Arlington House, toll-free numbers and web- , 178–179 216 sites for, 298–299 Jewelry, 246 , 212–213 Woodley Park, 110–112 Jogging, 229 Library of Congress National Hot lines, 291 John F. Kennedy Center for the Book Festival, 35 House Gallery, 168 Performing Arts, 211–212 Limousine services, 37 House swapping, 88 Open House Arts Festival, 34 Lincoln, Abraham The House Where Lincoln Died theater, 253–254 Birthday of, 31 (the Petersen House), 206 for visitors with disabilities, 55 The House Where Lincoln Died HR-57, 261 (the Petersen House), 206 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 305

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Lincoln Memorial, 181, 224 Memorials, 175–183 jazz clubs, 261–263 Lincoln Theatre, 257 Albert Einstein Memorial, at hotel bars and Locolat Café, 161 223 lounges, 104 Lost and found, 292–293 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Kennedy Center, 253 Lucky Bar, 267 Memorial, 180 rock/indie/alternative/hip-hop/ Lucky Strike Lanes, 268 George Mason Memorial, DJ, 258–261 The Lyceum (Alexandria), 284 179 Music stores, 248 Jefferson Memorial, 178–179 Korean War Veterans Memor- Macy’s, 249 ial, 180–181 Nana’s, 244 Madame Tussauds Washington , 181 National Air and Space D.C., 208, 224 Martin Luther King, Jr., Museum, 188–189, 224 Madam’s Organ Restaurant and National Memorial, 175 National Archives, 199 Bar, 261–262 National World War II , 205 Madison, James, 199 Memorial, 182–183 National Cherry Blossom Madison Building, 213 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Festival, 31–32 Magna Carta, 199 182 National Gallery of Art, 191, Mail, 293 , 199–201 Main arteries and streets, 177–178 restaurants, 120 43–44 Women in Military Service for National Gallery Sculpture The Mall, attractions on or America Memorial, 217 Garden, 200 near (other than The Smith- Merriweather Post Pavilion, National Gallery Sculpture sonian), 198–202 255 Garden Ice Rink, 229 The Mall and Memorial Parks, Metrobuses, 48–49 National Geographic Museum, 69, 175–183. See also The from the airports, 38–39 205 Smithsonian Metrorail, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 The . See The accommodations, 84–89 Meyer Auditorium, 187 Mall Malls, 247 Midtown National Museum of African Maps, 293 accommodations, 92–97 Art, 189–190 Marathon, Marine Corps, 35 restaurants, 137–142 National Museum of American Marian Koshland Science Millennium Decorative Arts, History, 192–193 Museum, 208 235 National Museum of Crime and Marine Corps Marathon, 35 Miller’s Cabin, 222 Punishment, 208–209, 224 Marston-Luce, 235 Money and costs, 50–52 National Museum of Natural Martin Luther King, Jr., Montgomery County Farm History, 191, 193–195, 224 National Memorial, 175 Woman’s Cooperative National Museum of the Ameri- Marvelous Market, 245–246 Market, 242 can Indian, 190, 191, 192, Marvin, 268 Montrose Park, 230 224 Maryland Rural Commuter Mount Vernon, 272–275 National Museum of Women in (MARC), 39 biking to, 282 the Arts, 191, 209 Mary McLeod Bethune Council Mount Vernon Estate and , informa- House National Historic Site, Gardens, 273–275 tion kiosks, 26 205 Mr. Henry’s Capitol Hill, 262 National Portrait Gallery, 191, Mary Pickford Theater, 213 Mule-drawn canalboat trip, 197–198 Mason, George, Memorial, 179 223 National Postal Museum, 195 Massachusetts Avenue, 44 Museums. See also Art Nationals Ballpark, 256 Mazza Gallerie, 247 museums and galleries; , 166 Medical conditions, 293 The Smithsonian National Symphony Orchestra, Medical insurance, 291 exhibits scheduled for 2009, 253 Medical requirements for 191 National Theatre, 254 entry, 28 special-interest, 204–205 for visitors with disabilities, 55 MedjetAssist, 291 Music, 22–23 National World War II Memor- Meeps Vintage Fashionette, classical, 201, 212, 259 ial, 182–183 244 international sounds, National Zoological Park, Melody Record Shop, 248 263–264 195–196, 224 Memorial Day, 33 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 306

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Natural History, National Penn Camera Exchange, 239 Museum of, 191, 193–195, Penn Quarter, 68, 231 Red & The Black, The, 260 224 accommodations, 89–92 Red Cross Waterfront Festival Neighborhoods restaurants, 123–137 (Alexandria), 279 best, for getting lost in, 7–9 , 43 Red Room (White House), 172 brief descriptions of, 65–70 Performing arts, 252–257 Red Top Executive Sedan, 37 for hotels, 79–80 Pershing Park, 229 Reiss Washington, 244 Newseum, 209–210, 224 Petersen House (the House Reiter’s Bookstore, 239 New Year, Chinese, 31 Where Lincoln Died), 206 Renwick Gallery of the Smith- New Zealand Petrol, 290 sonian American Art customs regulations, 29 Phillips Collection, 211 Museum, 196 embassy of, 290 The Phoenix, 240 Responsible Travel, 59 passports, 294 Piccolo Piggies, 242 Restaurants, 6, 23–24, visas, 295 Pilgrim, 247 113–161. See also Restau- Nightclubs, 257–264 Planetarium rant Index Nightlife, 251–271 Albert Einstein, 188 Adams-Morgan, 144–146 jazz and blues clubs, 261 Rock Creek Nature Center Alexandria, 286–288 nightclubs, 257–264 and, 221 best, 114–115 performing arts, 252–257 Planning your trip, 25–64 Capitol Hill, 118–123 tickets, 251–252 calendar of events, 30–35 by cuisine, 115–118 9:30 Club, 260 entry requirements, 27–28 downtown, Penn Quarter, Nine West, 248 getting around, 43–50 123–137 health concerns, 52–53 Dupont Circle, 146–149 money and costs, 50–52 ethnic, 22–23 Okyo Beauty Salon, 237 safety, 53–54 family-friendly, 134 Old Presbyterian Meeting special-interest trips, 61–62 Foggy Bottom/West End, House (Alexandria), 284–285 specialized travel resources, 150–152 Old Print Gallery, 235 54–58 Georgetown, 152–158 Old Stone House, 205 sustainable tourism, 58–60 Glover Park, 158 Old Supreme Court Chamber, telephones and cellphones, 62 happy hours, 266 166 traveling to Washington, D.C., late-night, 263 Old Town Alexandria. See 35–43 Midtown, 137–142 Alexandria by car, 40–41 pretheater, 151 Old Town Trolley tours, 227 by plane, 35–40 price categories, 114 Olmsted Walk, 196 visitor information, 25–28 tipping, 295 Olsson’s Books and Records, when to go, 29–30 U Street Corridor, 142–143 238 Play Lounge, 260 with views, 120–121 On the Fly, 194 Police, 294 Woodley Park & Cleveland O. Orkin Insect Zoo, 194 Political lingo, 19 Park, 160–161 Outdoor activities, 228–230 Politics and Prose Bookstore, Restrooms, 295 best, 7 238 at memorials, 176 Oval Blue Room (White House), Pope, John Russell, 199, 200, Ritz Camera Centers, 239 172 205 Rizik Brothers, 244 Potomac Mills Mall, 240 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Potomac Park, 219–220 Stadium, 256 Package tours, 60–61 Potomac Party Cruises, 227 Rock and Roll Hotel, 261 Paddle boats, 229 Potomac Riverboat Company, Rock Creek Nature Center and Paper Source, 248 228, 273 Planetarium, 221 Park at 14th, 269 Pour House, 269–270 , 220–222 Parks and gardens, 218–223 The Princess from the Land of Ronald Reagan Washington Passports, 27, 293–294 Porcelain (Whistler), 187 National Airport (DCA), Patisserie Poupon, 233 Prospect House, 233 35–36 Patriot Center, 255 Pulp Gifts, 245 getting into town from, 38 Pavilion at the Old Post Office, shopping at, 247 247 Rooms with a View, 233 Peirce Mill, 222 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 307

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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 16, for kids, 223–225 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary 178–179 organized tours, 225–228 Museum (Alexandria), 285 Memorial, 180 parks and gardens, 218–223 State Department Diplomatic Rotunda, 163, 166 Smithson, James, 184 Reception Rooms, 205 The Smithsonian, 183–198 State Dining Room (White Anacostia Community House), 172 Sackler Gallery, The, Museum, 185 STA Travel, 58 185–186, 191 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Student travel, 58 Safety, 53–54 185–186 Studio Gallery, 236 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Arts and Industries Building, Studio Theatre, 255 Alexandria, 278 186 Sugar, 233 Washington, D.C., 31 exhibits scheduled for 2009, Summer, 30 Sassanova, 233 191 SuperShuttle, 37 Scandals, 13 Freer Gallery of Art, 186–187 The Supreme Court of the Schneider’s of Capitol Hill, 250 Hirshhorn Museum and Sculp- United States, 169–171 Scottish Christmas Walk ture Garden, 187–188 Susquehanna Antiques, (Alexandria), 279 National Air and Space 235–236 Sculpture Garden Museum, 188–189 Sustainable tourism, 58–61 Hirshhorn Museum, 187–188 National Museum of Ameri- “green” hotels, 83 National Gallery, 200 can History, 192–193 Swimming pools, 230 Seasons, 29–30 National Museum of Natural Secondhand Rose, 241 History, 193–195 Secondi Inc., 241 National Museum of the Talbots, 243 Second Story Books, 239 American Indian, 190, 192 Taxes, 294 Segway Tours, 226 National Postal Museum, 195 Taxis, 50 Senate Gallery, 168 National Zoological Park, from airports, 37 Setchi Eco-Boutique, 244 195–196 tipping, 295 7th Street Arts Corridor, Smithsonian American Art Telegraph and telex services, 236–237 Museum and National Por- 294 Sewall-Belmont House, 205 trait Gallery, 197–198 Telephones and cellphones, Shakespeare Library, Folger, wheelchair accessibility, 55 62–63 203, 206 Smithsonian American Art Temperatures, average, 30 Shakespeare’s Birthday Cele- Museum, 191, 197–198 Tennis, 230 bration, 32 Smithsonian Craft Show, 32 Textile Museum, 205 Shakespeare Theatre Company: Smithsonian Folklife Festival, 33 Theater, 252–255 at the Lansburgh Theatre and Smithsonian Information Theodore Roosevelt Island Sidney Harman Hall, 254–255 Center (the “Castle”), Park, 222 Shakespeare Theatre Free For 27, 185 Thomas Jefferson Building, All, 33, 256 Smithsonian Jazz Café, 262 212–213 Sherman Pickey, 233, 243 Smithsonian Journeys, 62 Thomas Pink, 243 Shoes, 248–249 Smithsonian Kite Festival, 31 Thompson’s Boat Center, 229 Shopping, 231–250 Smoking, 294 Thrift/consignment/secondhand areas for, 231–234 SomaFit, 237 shops, 241 discount, 240–241 Southwest Airlines, 36 Ticketmaster, 252 emergency, 249 Southwest Airlines Vacations, 60 TICKETplace, 251–252 Shops at , Souvenirs, 244–245 Tickets.com, 252 247 Special events and festivals, TIES (The International Eco- Sights and attractions, 30–35 tourism Society), 58 162–228 Spectator sports, 256 Tiffany & Co., 247 advance tickets, passes, or Spies of Washington Walking Time zones, 294–295 reservations, 64 Tours, 226 Tiny Jewel Box, 247 best Spirit of Washington Cruises, Tipping, 295 free, 6 227, 273 Toilets, 295 to hang with the Spring, 30 at memorials, 176 locals, 10 Spy Museum, International, Tomb of the Unknowns, 216 calling ahead, 162 206–207 The Tombs, 270 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 308

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Torpedo Factory (Alexandria), passports, 294 Washington Dulles Interna- 285 travel insurance, 292 tional Airport (IAD), 36 Torpedo Factory Art Center, visas, 295 getting into town from, 240 United States Botanic Garden, 38–39 Touchstone Gallery, 237 219 Washington Flyer, 27 Tour de Force, 225–226 United States Holocaust Washington Flyer Express Tourmobile Sightseeing, Memorial Museum, 201–202 Bus, 38 226–227 United States Navy Memorial Washington Metropolitan Area Arlington National Cemetery, and Naval Heritage Center, Transit Authority (WMATA), 216 205 46–47 memorials, 176 United Vacations, 60 accessibility information, 54 for visitors with disabilities, 55 Upper North- Washington Monument, Tour of Historic Alexandria west, shopping on, 234 177–178, 224 Homes, 279 Urban Chic, 233 Washington National Cathe- Tours, 225–228 Urban Outfitters, 243 dral, 214–215 Traffic circles, 50 USA Rail Pass, 42 Annual Flower Mart, 33 Train travel, 42–43 U Street Corridor, 69–70 Washington National Opera, from BWI Airport, 39 restaurants, 142–143 253 Transportation, 43–50 shopping, 234 Washington Nationals, 256 by car, 49 U-topia, 262 Washington Post, 251 finding an address, 44–45 website, 9, 27 main arteries and streets, Weather, 29–30 43–44 Vacation Rental by Owner, 88 Websites public, 45–49 Veritas, 270 best, 8–9 by taxi, 50 Verizon Center, 255 visitor information, 27 Traveler’s checks, 51 Veterans Day, 35 Western Union, 293, 294 Travelex Insurance Services, Victoria’s Secret, 243 , 175–176, 292 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 220 Travel Guard International, 292 182 Wheelchair accessibility, 54–55 Traveling to Washington, D.C., Vinoteca Wine Bar and Bistro, Whistler, James McNeill, 186, 35–43 270 187 by car, 40–41 Visas, 27–28, 295 The White House, 171–172 by plane, 35–40 Visa Travel Money Card, 52 Easter Egg Roll, 32 Travel insurance, 291–292 Visitor information, 25–28 Spring Garden Tour, 32 Travel Insured International, Voice-over Internet Protocol tours, 174 292 (VoIP), 63 White House Visitor Center, Travel-Safe, 292 Volunteer travel, 59 26–27, 172, 174 Trip cancellation insurance, 292 Whitlow’s on Wilson, 269 Trover Shop, 239 Wi-Fi access, 63–64 Tryst, 271 Walking tours, guided, Wild Women Wear Red, 249 , 205, 232 225–226 William C. McGowan Theater, Tune Inn, 271 Warner Theatre, 257 199 1223, 265 Washington, DC Access Wine and spirits, 250 Twins Jazz, 262 Guide, 54 Wine bars, 270 Tysons Corner Center, 247 Washington, D.C. Visitors Wink, 244 Tysons Corner II, The Galleria, Guide, 25 Winter, 29–30 247 Washington, George, 12, 166, Wisconsin Avenue, 44 284 WMATA (Washington Metropol- Birthday of itan Area Transit Authority), Union Station, 42–43 Alexandria, 278–279 46–47 shopping, 231, 247 Mount Vernon, 274 Wolf Trap Farm Park for the sightseeing, 213–214 Washington, D.C., 31 Performing Arts (Vienna, United Kingdom Mount Vernon Estate and Virginia), 256 customs regulations, 29 Gardens, 273–275 Women in Military Service for embassy of, 290 Washington Blade, 56 America Memorial, 217 health insurance, 291 Women’s History Month, 31 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 309

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Woodley Park, 70 Hotel Madera, 103–104 Bistro D’Oc, 132 accommodations, 110–112 Hotel Monaco Alexandria, 285 Bistro Francais, 263 restaurants, 160–161 Hotel Monaco Washington Bistro Tabaq, 142 Woodrow Wilson House, 205 D.C., 89 Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar, 154, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Hotel Palomar Washington, 159 Company, 255 D.C., 101–102 BLT Steak, 137–138 World War II Memorial, Hotel Rouge, 97 Blue Duck Tavern, 150 National, 182–183 Hotel Tabard Inn, 104–105 Bombay Club, 141 Worldwide Assistance Services, Jurys Normandy Inn, 100 Brasserie Beck, 141 52, 291 Jurys Washington Hotel, 105 Café Asia, 141–142 JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsyl- Café Atlantico, 127–128, 151 vania Avenue, 89–90 Café Citron, 266 Yellow Cab, 50 Kalorama Guest House, 100, Café des Artistes, 203 111 Café du Parc, 132–133 Mandarin Oriental, Washing- Cafe Milano, 154–155 Zara, 244 ton, D.C., 84–85 Café Saint-Ex, 142–143 Zenith Gallery, 237 The Mansion on O Street, Cashion’s Eat Place, 144 Zipcars, 41 100–101 The Caucus Room, 123, 126 Zoo Bar, 263 Morrison House (Alexandria), Ceiba, 128 285–286 Central Michel Richard, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 91, 110 128–129 ACCOMMODATIONS One Washington Circle Hotel, Charlie Palmer Steak, 118 AKA White House District, 111 107 Ching Ching Cha, 157 Beacon Hotel and Corporate Park Hyatt, Washington, D.C., City Lights of China, 148 Quarters, 101 106 CityZen, 118–119, 159 Capital Hilton, 94 Phoenix Park Hotel, 85, 88 Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 156 Courtyard by Marriott North- The Quincy, 97 Clyde’s of Georgetown, 156 west, 98 Renaissance Mayflower, 95 Corduroy, 140 Crystal City Marriott, 112 Residence Inn Capitol, 88–89 Creme Café and Lounge, 143 Donovan House, 94–95 The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D’Acqua, 129 Doubletree Washington D.C., 106 DC Coast, 140 Hotel, 96 The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Diner, 263 Embassy Circle Guest House, 108–109 Eamonn’s A Dublin Chipper 103 The River Inn, 107–108 (Alexandria), 287–288 Embassy Suites Hotel Conven- St. Gregory Luxury Hotel and Equinox, 138 tion Center, 90–91 Suites, 102 Farrah Olivia (Alexandria), 287 Embassy Suites Hotel Down- St. Regis Hotel Washington, 93 Fossil Café, 194 town, 91, 103 Sofitel Lafayette Square, Wash- Hank’s Oyster Bar, 148 Four Points by Sheraton, 112 ington, D.C., 93–94 Heritage India, 158 Four Points by Sheraton, Wash- Swann House, 102 Hook, 155 ington, D.C. Downtown, 96 Topaz Hotel, 105 House of Representatives Four Seasons, 108 Wardman Park Marriott Hotel, Restaurant, 121 Georgetown Inn, 109 110–111 Indique, 160 Georgetown Suites, 109–110 Washington Dulles Marriott, International Spy Museum’s George Washington University 112 Spy City Café, 120 Inn, 107 Willard InterContinental Wash- Jaleo, 133 Grand Hyatt Washington, ington, 90 Johnny’s Half Shell, 121–122 91–92 Woodley Park Guest House, Kaz Sushi Bistro, 152 Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 95 111–112 Kinkead’s, 150–151 Hampton Inn Washington, D.C., Komi, 146 Convention Center, 92 Kramerbooks & Afterwords Hay-Adams, 92–93 RESTAURANTS Café, 263 Hilton Garden Inn, Washington, Acadiana, 127 La Bergerie (Alexandria), 286 D.C., Franklin Square, 92 Bastille (Alexandria), 287 La Chaumiere, 156 Hilton Washington, 91, 98 Belga Café, 119 A La Lucia (Alexandria), 287 The Hotel George, 85 Ben’s Chili Bowl, 143, 263 La Madeleine (Alexandria), 288 Hotel Helix, 96–97 Bistro Bis, 119–120 Las Canteras, 144 16 287880-bindex.qxp 9/26/08 2:05 PM Page 310

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Lauriol Plaza, 144, 146 National Museum of the Sculpture Garden Pavilion Café, Lebanese Taverna, 134, 160–161 American Indian’s Mitsitam 120 Le Bon Café, 123 Café, 120 1789, 153–154 Legal Sea Foods, 133–134, 134 Obelisk, 146–147 Sonoma, 122–123 Leopold’s Kafe & Konditorei, Oceanaire Seafood Room, 129 The Source, 120, 126 156 Old Ebbitt Grill, 135–136 Supreme Court’s Cafeteria, 121 Les Halles, 134–135 Old Glory Barbecue, 134, 157 Sushi-Ko, 158 Library of Congress’s Cafeteria, The Oval Room, 140–141 Tabard Inn, 147 121 Overwood (Alexandria), 287 Taberna del Alabardero, 139 Lobby Café, 135 Oyamel, 136 Tackle Box, 157 Longworth Building Cafeteria, Palena, 159, 160 Teaism Dupont Circle, 149 121 The Palm, 138 TenPenh, 131 Majestic Café (Alexandria), 287 Pesce, 147 Tony Cheng’s Seafood Marcel’s, 151–152, 159 Phillips Collection Café, 120 Restaurant, 137 Matchbox, 135 Pizzeria Paradiso, 148–149 Tosca, 126 McCormick & Schmick’s, 266 Poste, 129–130 Vermilion (Alexandria), 287 Mendocino Grille and Wine Bar, The Prime Rib, 138–139 Vidalia, 139–140, 266 155 Proof, 130 Westend Bistro by Eric Meskerem, 146 PS7’s, 130, 159 Ripert, 131 Michel Richard Citronelle, Rasika, 136–137 Whitlow’s on Wilson, 266 152–153, 159 Rayburn House Office Building Willard Room, 126–127 The Monocle, 122 Cafeteria, 121 Zaytinya, 137 Montmartre, 122 Restaurant Eve (Alexandria), Zed’s, 157 Montpelier Room, 121 286 Zengo, 131–132 Morton’s Steakhouse, 266 Rosa Mexicano, 131 Zola, 132 Mount Vernon Inn, 275 Sala Thai, 149