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See also separate Accommodations and Restaurant indexes at the end of this index. airlines General Index contact information, 312–314 security issues, 74–76 • A • serving Baltimore-Washington International Airport, 50 AAA office, 309 serving Ronald Reagan AARP, 60 Washington National Above and Beyond Tours, 66 Airport, 48 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, 27 serving Washington Dulles Access-Able Travel Source, 62 International Airport, 49 accessibility issues, 62–64 Airport Car Service, 45 accommodations. See also airports Accommodations Index Baltimore-Washington Alexandria, Virginia, 257 International Airport, 49–50 best, 10–11 Ronald Reagan Washington cost of, 3, 38, 108 National, 47–48, 75 gay-friendly, 66 Washington-Dulles International, hotel and motel chains, 314–315 48–49 with kitchen, 40, 58–59 Web sites, 46, 317 by location, 125 A.L. Goodies General Store, 262 map of, 102–103 Alexandria Archaeology Metrorail service and, 53 Museum, 254 by price, 124–125 Alexandria, Virginia rate, finding best, 101, 104–105 accommodations, 257 restaurants in, 127 attractions, 252–253 room, reserving best, 106–107 driving to, 308 Acela Express, 53 history of, 17 Adams-Morgan neighborhood map of, 250 description of, 83 COPYRIGHTEDOld Town,MATERIAL 249 nightlife, 284 restaurants, 255–257 restaurants, 130, 131 shopping, 254–255 shopping, 39, 235–236 tours, 251–252 Aielli, Fabrizio (chef-owner), 163 transportation to, 249, 251 airfare, 50–52 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 320

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bars, 285–287 restaurants, 38, 134–135 Bartholdi Park, 221 shopping, 39 Barton, Clara, National Historic transportation, 35–37 Site, 300 Bullfeathers, 247 Beadazzled, 212, 236 Burberry’s, 236 Ben & Jerry’s, 172, 211 Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Bernstein, Carl (All the President’s 15, 188 Men), 21, 22 Burnham, Daniel (architect), 224 Better Business Bureau, 57 bus travel. See also Metrobuses Beyond Comics, 211, 237 in Alexandria, Virginia, 251 bicycle tour, 230 to Annapolis, Maryland, 261 BiddingforTravel Web site, 105 to and in D.C., 54, 56, 97 Bike the Sites, 64, 230 in Georgetown, 211 Black Cat, 283 Bush, George W. (president), 147 Black History Month, 27 business hours, 309 Bliss, Robert and Mildred (art collectors), 219 Blue Bar, 282, 285 • C • Blues Alley, 279, 282 calendar of events, 26–31 boat tour, 252, 264 Cam, Yannick (chef), 150, 151 Bohemian Caverns, 282 cameras, 242, 309 Boingo, 74 canal ride, 229 Book Bank, 255 Beltway (I-495), 54 books, recommended, 22 “Capital Crime Series” (Margaret bookstores, 240–241, 255 Truman), 22 Borders Books & Music, 241, 242 Capitol The Boys on the Bus (Timothy description of, 14 Crouse), 22 of, 19 The Brass Knob, 236 history of, 18–19 breakfast spots, 167, 170 view from West Front of, 298 The Brethren (Bob Woodward & visiting, 188, 190 Scott Armstrong), 22 neighborhood Briarwood Book Shop, 263 accommodations, 125 Brooks Brothers, 236, 239 restaurants, 130, 174 Brumidi, Constantino (The staying in, 83, 86 Apotheosis of Washington), 190 Capitol Reservations, 107 Buben, Jeffrey (chef-owner), 164 Capitol River Cruises, 229 Buberl, Caspar (artist), 222 The Capitol Steps, 288 budget for trip car. See driving car; renting car attractions, 39 Carlyle House, 253 cutting costs, 40–41, 132, 134 Carter Barron Amphitheatre, lodging, 38, 108 274, 306 nightlife, 39–40 Cartier, 239 overview of, 36 cash, carrying, 42 renting car, 68–69 Cashion, Ann (chef), 127 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 322

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Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Washington • D • National Cathedral), 19, 170, da Vinci, Leonardo (artist), 198 224–225, 296 Dahlgren Hall, 265 cell phone, 72–73 dance clubs, 284–285 Cherry Blossom Festival, 24, 28 dance performances, 275 cherry trees, 9, 12 Dawson Gallery, 263 Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal day trips National Historic Park, 302 Alexandria, Virginia, 249–257 Chevy Chase Pavilion, 239 Annapolis, Maryland, 259–266 Chi Cha Lounge, 287 Mount Vernon, 257–259 children D.C. Chamber of Commerce, 316 attractions for, 14–15, 59, 205–207 DC Ducks, 229 flying with, 52 D.C. Taxicab Commission, 99 itinerary for, 247–248 deep vein thrombosis, 72 performing arts scene for, 277–278 Deja Blue, 211, 237 planning trip with, 59–60 Diamond cab, 97, 99 rail tickets for, 53 Dillon’s Bus Service, 261 traveling with, 58–59 dining. See Restaurant Index; Chinatown, 86, 174 restaurants Ching Ching Cha, 170 directions, 92 The Christmas Attic, 255 disability, traveler with, 62–65, 99 Christmas in the Country, 255 discounts Cirrus network, 42 accommodations, 106 City Scooter Tours, 64, 230 airfare, 50–52 Clara Barton National Historic Alexandria, Virginia, 252 Site, 300 disabled persons, 62 Club Heaven & Hell, 284 Metrorail, 41 Clyde’s bar, 286 performing arts tickets, 276 coffee shops, 167 senior travelers, 52, 60–61 Cold Stone Creamery, 171 SuperShuttle van, 45 comedy clubs, 288 Discover Annapolis Tours Commander Salamander, 211, 237 (Annapolis, Maryland), 262 Connecticut Avenue, 236 Discovery Channel Store, 238 Corcoran Gallery, 215 Discovery Theater, 277 crabs, hard-shell and soft-shell, 19 doctor referral, 72, 310 credit cards, 42, 43, 71, 310 Domingo, Placido (artistic credit-reporting agencies, 44 director), 274–275 Crouse, Timothy (The Boys on Donna, Roberto (chef), the Bus), 22 145–146, 151 cuisine, 19–20, 126–127, 175–177 Douglass, Frederick, National Custis-Lee Mansion (Arlington Historic Site, 213–214, 226 House), 19, 31, 186 downtown area CVS drugstores, 71 accommodations, 125 cybercafes, 73, 310–311 art galleries, 215 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 323

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description of, 86–87 Erozan, Sahir (entrepreneur), restaurants, 130, 174–175 286–287 dressing events calendar, 26–31 for dining, 132 Expedia.com, 38 for theater, 277 Experian, 44 drinks, with view, 174 driving car from airports, 80 • F • in Alexandria, Virginia, 251 fall, 25–26 to Annapolis, Maryland, 259, 261 family. See children in D.C., 67, 100 Farmer’s Market, 254 to D.C., 53–54, 55, 83 Farrand, Beatrix (landscape on George Washington Memorial gardener), 219 Parkway, 305 FBI, tour of, 205–206 parking and, 35–36 FedEx Field, 212 Dubliner, 247, 287 Filene’s Basement, 236, 239 , 219 fireworks, 30, 274 Dupont Circle neighborhood flea market, 39 accommodations, 125 flying, 45–52, 72, 74–76 attractions for teens, 212 Foggy Bottom neighborhood description of, 87 accommodations, 125 restaurants, 130, 131, 175 description of, 88 shopping, 236 restaurants, 175 Dyke Marsh, 305 Folger Shakespeare Library, 274 food courts Mount Vernon, 259 • E • National Museum of the American Earnest, Peter (museum Indian, 199 director), 210 Union Station, 172 East Building, National Gallery of Ford’s Theatre, 213, 273 Art, 198 Fort Hunt, 305 Easter Egg Roll, 28 Fort Marcy, 305 Eastern Market, 39, 235 Fortin, Bruno (chef), 138 “economy-class syndrome”, 72 Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1812 Overture, performance of, 30 Memorial, 190, 192 Elder Crafters, 254 Frederick Douglass National Elderhostel, 60 Historic Site, 213–214, 226 “Elliott Roosevelt Mysteries” free attractions, 9, 14, 39–40 (Elliott Roosevelt), 22 free performances, 273 emergency, medical, 71–72, 310 Freer Gallery of Art, 216 Emerging Horizons (magazine), 65 Friendship Heights neighborhood, 39 Encore Consignment Frommer’s Washington, D.C. with Boutique, 255 Kids (Wiley), 59 Enid A. Haupt Garden, 219–220 Fuente, Larry (Game Fish), 218 Equifax, 44 Fukushima, Katsuya (chef), 139 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 324

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Great Falls of the Potomac park, • G • Maryland, 302–303 Gadsby’s Tavern, 253 Great Falls Park, Virginia, 303 Game Fish (Larry Fuente), 218 Greyhound Bus Company, Garden Lounge, 170 56, 63, 261 gardens and green spaces. See also Gutenberg Bible, 195 parks; Sculpture Garden Dumbarton Oaks, 219 Enid A. Haupt Garden, 219–220 • H • Lafayette Square, 220 H & M, 237 National Arboretum, 299–300 Häagen-Dazs, 172, 211 United States Botanic Garden, Habana Village, 287 220–221 Haley, Alex, bronze of, 262 Garrett’s, 286 half-smoke, 19–20 gay and lesbian nightlife, 288–289 Harper, Rahman (chef), 137 gay or lesbian traveler, 65–66 Hatchet Jobs & Hardball: George Washington Memorial American Political Slang Parkway, 304–305 (Grant Barrett), 20 Georgetown Haupt, Enid A., Garden, 219–220 accommodations, 125 Hecht’s, 234, 239 art galleries in, 215 Hell to Pay (George Pelecanos), 22 attractions, 211 high season, 104–105 description of, 88–89 Hirshhorn Museum, 173, 216–217 history of, 17 Historic Annapolis Foundation restaurants, 130, 133, 175 Museum Store, 262 shopping, 39, 237–238 history, 16–18 Washington Harbour complex, 174 history buffs, attractions for, Georgetown Flea Market, 235 213–215 , 238 History Tour, Old Town , 212 Alexandria, 252 Ghost and Graveyard Tour, Old Hoban, James (architect), 19 Town Alexandria, 251 Holladay, Wilhelmina Cole and Gianni Versace Couture, 239 Wallace F. (art collectors), 217 Giant Bible of Mainz, 195 Holocaust Memorial Museum, Ginza, 236 13, 192 Giovanni’s Room, 65 Hope Diamond, 200 Glen Echo Park, 300, 302 hospitals, 310 Gossypia, 254 hotels. See accommodations; GoToMyPC service, 73–74 Accommodations Index government buildings, tickets to, 188 hotlines, 310 government groupies, itinerary for, Hotwire opaque price service, 246–247 51, 105 Government House, 263 House of Representatives, visitors Graham, Katherine (publisher), 22 gallery, 190 Gravelly Point, 305 Human Rights Campaign, 65, 236 Gray Line tours, 228, 258 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 325

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• I • • K • iCan, 64–65 K Baby, 237 ice cream, 171–172, 211 Katharine Graham’s Washington identity theft and fraud, 44 (Katharine Graham), 22 The Improv, 288 Kelly’s Irish Times Pub, 287 Inauguration Day, 27 Kennedy (John F.) Center for the Independence Day Celebration, Performing Arts 29–30 description of, 13, 269, 272 insurance Holiday Celebrations, 31 paying for, 71 Millennium Stage, 14, 39–40 rental car, 68 Open House, 30 travel and medical, 69–70 restaurants, 276 International Gay and Lesbian Roof Terrace Restaurant, 276, 297 Travel Association, 66 youth and family programs, 277 International Spy Museum, Kennedy, John F., gravesite, 186 207, 210 Kerry, John (senator), 155 Internet. See also Web sites Key Bridge Marriott Hotel, view accessing, 73–74, 310–311 from, 297 booking hotel on, 105 Kinkead, Bob (chef-owner), 149 booking rental car on, 69 Korean War Veterans Memorial, 194 shopping for airfare on, 50–51 Kramerbooks & Afterwards, InTouch USA, 72 73, 212, 236, 241 iPass network, 74 Kron Chocolatier, 171 Irish hot spots, 287 i2roam Internet Service Provider, 74 Isee Icy, 172, 211 • L • Italian hot spots, 288 La Cuisine, 255 itineraries Labor Day Concert, 30 for children, 247–248 Lacoste, Ris (chef), 127, 162 for government groupies, 246–247 Lafayette Square, 220 three-day, 244–246 Lambda Rising, 65, 236 Larry’s, 172 Latin hot spots, 287 • J • Lawyers Mall, 263 jazz clubs, 279, 282 Lee, Robert E. (general), 19, 186 Jefferson, Thomas Leeds, Jamie (chef), 127, 144 Library of Congress and, 195 Lee-Fendall House, 253 Memorial, 12–13, 194 Left Bank, 286–287 Jinx Proof Tattoos and Piercing Lejeune Hall, 265 Parlor, 211 L’Enfant, Pierre (engineer), 17, 186 JR’s Bar and Grill, 289 Liberty Travel, 56 July 4 concert, 274 libraries, 73 Junior Ranger program, National Library of Congress, 21, 195 Park Service, 59 A Likely Story, 255 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 326

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limo, hiring, 45 online, 317 Lin, Maya (architect), 13, 202 performing arts scene, 270–271 Lincoln, Abraham restaurants, 128–129, 131 assassination of, 213 roadside attractions, 301 birthday of, 27 Rock Creek Park, 307 Memorial, 13, 195–196, 296 shopping, 232–233 Lindeborg, Susan McCreight taxicab zones, 98 (chef-owner), 256 Tourmobile route, 227 lingo, 20–21 views, best, 294–295 liquor laws, 311 White House area, 193 location MARC train, 49 accommodations by, 125 Marine Corps Marathon, 31 restaurants by, 174–175 Marine Corps Memorial, 186, 305 lodging. See accommodations; Market House, 262 Accommodations Index markets, 234–235, 236, 254 Loehmann’s, 239 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, 27 Lord & Taylor, 234, 239 Maryland Federation of Art lost luggage insurance, 70 Gallery, 263 low season, 104 Maryland Inn, 262 luggage, 70, 75–76 MasterCard traveler’s checks, 43 lunch scene, 130 Matamoros, Pedro (chef), 162 Luncheon of the Boating Party , 239 (Renoir), 217 MCI Center, 212, 283 Lush, 237 medical insurance, 70 medical issues, 71–72, 310 MedicAlert Identification Tag, 71 • M • Meigs, Montgomery C. Madam’s Organ, 284 (architect), 222 Magical Animal, 238 Melrose Bar, 285 The Making of the President 1960 Memorial Day, 28–29 (Theodore H. White), 22 Metrobuses Mall. See National Mall from airports, 49 maps disabled persons and, 63 airports, 80 fares, 37, 97 Alexandria, Virginia, 250 Metroliner, 53 Annapolis, Maryland, 260 Metrorail attractions, 184–185, 208–209 to Alexandria, Virginia, 251 clubs and bars, 280–281 building of, 17 D.C. Metropolitan Area, 46 cost of, 36–37 dining and snacking on the go, description of, 93 168–169 disabled persons and, 63 free city, obtaining, 311 fares, 93, 96 hotels, 102–103 map of, 94–95 Metrorail stops, 94–95 from National Airport, 81 monuments and memorials, 189 restrooms, 311 National Mall, 187 stations, finding, 93 National Zoological Park, 191 tips for traveling on, 96–97 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 327

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midweek travel, 40 Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, • N • 14, 39–40 National Air and Space Museum Misha’s Coffee Roasters, 255 children and, 59 money issues, 41–43 description of, 15, 196 monuments and memorials eating at, 173 Franklin Delano Roosevelt gift shop, 39 Memorial, 190, 192 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 197 Jefferson, Thomas, Memorial, National Airport. See Ronald Reagan 12–13, 194 Washington National Airport Korean War Veterans National Aquarium, 206 Memorial, 194 National Arboretum, 299–300 Lincoln, Abraham, Memorial, National Archives, 197–198 13, 195–196, 296 National Building Museum, map of, 189 222–223 Marine Corps Memorial, 186, 305 , 13, 39, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 173–174, 198 13, 202–203 National Geographic Society, Washington Monument, Explorers Hall, 206–207 203–204, 293 national historic sites World War II Memorial, Barton, Clara, 300 13, 204–205 Douglass, Frederick, Monuments by Moonlight Tour 213–214, 226 (Old Town Trolley), 228 National Mall. See also Smithsonian MossRehab, 64 Institution Mount Moriah A.M.E. Church, 263 carousel, 59 Mount Vernon, 257–259, 308 description of, 9, 89 Movie Madness, 237 eating at museums on, 172–173 Mr. Henry’s, 282, 289 Independence Day on, 29–30 Mrs. Natalie (palm reader), 211 map of, 187 music street vendors, 130 ads and listings for, 213 National Museum of African classical, 14 Art, 217 1812 Overture, 30 National Museum of American free, 39–40 History, 15, 59, 172, 198–199 jazz clubs, 279, 282 National Museum of Natural Labor Day Concert, 30 History, 14, 59, 173, 200 Memorial Day Concert, 29 National Museum of the American military, 14 Indian, 13, 173, 199–200 at National Museum of Natural National Museum of Women in the History, 200 Arts, 217 rock and pop venues, 282–283 in Sculpture Garden, 198 Golden Age Passport, 61, 63 shopping for, 242 Guide, 316 summer concerts, 14, 274 Junior Ranger program, 59 My Place in Tuscany, 255 National Postal Museum, 15, 207 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 328

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National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts, 278 • O • Independence Day concert, 29, 40 The Octagon Museum, 223 Labor Day concert, 30 off-season travel, 40 performances by, 274 Old Ebbitt Grill bar, 285 summer concerts, 14 Old Executive Office Building, 19 National Theatre, 273, 277–278 Old Post Office Pavilion, 293, 296 National Zoological Park Old Print Gallery, 237 children and, 14 Old Stone House, 16, 214 description of, 201–202 Old Town Trolley, 226, 228 map of, 191 Olde Towne Horse and Carriage, 252 Nature Center at Rock Creek Olsson’s Books & Records, 241, 242 Park, 306 Omega DC, 289 Naval Academy Museum, 265 Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, Navy Chapel, 265 gravesite, 186 neighborhoods online travel agencies, 38, 51, 69, 105 accommodations by, 125 opaque price services, 51, 105 Adams-Morgan, 83, 130, 131, Open World Magazine, 65 235–236, 284 opera, 274–275 Capitol Hill, 83, 86, 130 orientation to city, 92 downtown, 86–87, 130, 215 Dupont Circle, 87, 130, 131, 212 Foggy Bottom/West End, 88 • P • Friendship Heights, 39 Paca, William, House and Georgetown, 17, 39, 88–89, 211, Garden, 264 215, 237–238 package tour, 40, 56–57 map of, 84–85 Pageant of Peace, 31 Penn Quarter, 215 Paley, Albert (Portal Gates), 218 restaurants by, 174–175 pandas, giant, at zoo, 201 Upper Northwest, 90 Pangaud, Gerard (chef), 147–148, 151 Neiman-Marcus, 234, 239 parades, 27, 28, 29 Carillon, 305 parks. See also gardens and green newspapers, 316 spaces; National Park Service nightlife Bartholdi Park, 221 bars, 285–287 for children, 59 budget for, 39–40 C&O Canal National Historic Park, comedy clubs, 288 302–303 dance clubs, 284–285 Glen Echo Park, 300, 302 gay and lesbian scene, 288–289 Great Falls Park, Virginia, 303 jazz clubs, 279, 282 National Zoological Park, 14, 191, Latin, Irish, and Italian hot spots, 201–202 287–288 pocket, 86 rock and pop venues, 282–283 Rock Creek Park, 306–308 transportation and, 279 Susan Campbell Memorial 930 Club, 282–283 Park, 262 Now, Voyager, 66 Theodore Roosevelt Island Nutcracker performances, 278 Park, 304 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 329

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Pauline Books and Media, 255 Portal Gates (Albert Paley), 218 Pei, I.M. (architect), 198 Post-it Flags, 2 Peirce Barn at Rock Creek Park, 306 Potomac Mills mall, 39 Pelecanos, George (Right as Rain Potomac Riverboat Company, 252 and Hell to Pay), 22 Potomac Spirit (cruise ship), 247–248 Pelli, Cesar (architect), 47 price Penn Camera Exchange, 242 accommodations by, 124–125 Penn Quarter neighborhood, 215 restaurants by, 178–179 Pentagon, 1, 17, 214 Priceline opaque price service, performing arts scene 51, 105 for children, 277–278 Pro Photo, 242 curtain times, 277 dance, 275 dressing for, 277 • Q • map of venues, 270–271 Quick Concierge, 5, 309–317 National Symphony Orchestra, 274 opera, 274–275 plays, 273–274 • R • summer, 274 rack rate, 101 tickets, 275–277 radio stations, 311 Wolf Trap Farm Park for the rail service, 49, 52–53, 61, 62. Performing Arts, 303–304 See also Metrorail Peter Pan Bus Company, 54, 56 rainfall, average, 25 Peterson House, 213 Ramsay House Visitors Center, pharmacies, 71, 311 251, 252 Phillips Collection, 217–218 Reda, Ron (chef), 143 The Phoenix, 237 Remington’s, 289 physician referral, 72, 310 Renoir (Luncheon of the Boating picnic supplies, 170–171 Party), 217 Pilgrim Observation Gallery, renting car Washington National agencies, 315 Cathedral, 296 rate, getting best, 67–68 Pitch, Anthony S. (tour guide), 229 Renwick Gallery, 218 planning trip. See also day trips; reservations. See also tickets itineraries arriving without, 107 budget, 35–40 hotel, 106–107 with children, 59–60 restaurants, 130, 132 cutting costs, 40–41, 132, 134 White House tour, 204 money issues, 41–43 residents of D.C., 17 seasons, 23–26 resources. See also Internet; special events, 26–31 Web sites Platinum, 284 disabled traveler, 64–65 plays, 273–274 gay or lesbian traveler, 65 PLUS network, 42 senior traveler, 62 pocket park, 86 television shows, movies, and Politics and Prose, 241 books, 21–22 Polly Esther’s, 284–285 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 330

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restaurants. See also Restaurant overview of, 46, 47–48 Index security at, 75 Adams-Morgan and Dupont transportation from, 79, 81 Circle, 131 Roosevelt, Elliott, “Elliott Roosevelt Alexandria, Virginia, 255–257 Mysteries,” 22 Annapolis, Maryland, 265–266 Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, best, 11–12 Memorial, 190, 192 breakfast spots, 167, 170 Roosevelt, Theodore, Island chocolates and sweets, 171 Park, 304 coffee shops, 167 cost of, 3, 38, 134–135 cost-cutting tips, 40–41, 132, 134 • S • cuisine, 19–20, 126–127, 175–177 Saarinen, Eero (architect), 48 dressing for, 132 Sackler (Arthur M.) Gallery of drinks, with view, 174 Art, 216 food courts, 172, 199, 259 safety, 312. See also security Georgetown, 133, 211 Saks Fifth Avenue, 234, 239 in hotels, 127 sales tax, 234 ice cream, 171–172 Sant-Gaudens, Augustus lunch scene, 130 (sculptor), 224 map of, 128–129 SATH (Society for Accessible Travel in National Mall museums, 172–173 and Hospitality), 64 by neighborhood, 174–175 schooner tour, 264 politico hangouts, 147 Sculpture Garden for pre-theater dining, 276 Hirshhorn Museum, 216–217 by price, 178–179 National Gallery of Art, 198 quick and cheap eats, 166–167 seasons smoking in, 132, 312 fall, 25–26 tea, high, 170 high, 104–105 restrooms, 311 low, 104 Richard, Michel (chef), 154 overview of, 23–24 Right as Rain (George Pelecanos), 22 spring, 24 river tour, 229, 247–248, 262 summer, 25, 274 riverfront promenade, Washington winter, 26 Harbour, 297 Second Story Books, 241 Rizik’s, 236 security Robert Crown Center, 265 airline, 74–76 Robert E. Lee Museum, 186 Bureau of Engraving and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium, Printing, 188 13, 212, 283 Capitol, 188, 298 rock and pop music venues, 282–283 National Airport, 221 Rock Creek Park, 306–308 walking, 100 Rodman’s, 240 Washington Monument, 203 Ronald Reagan Washington Senate visitors gallery, 190 National Airport senior travelers, 52, 60–62 architecture of, 221–222 Shake Your Booty, 237 history of, 17 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 331

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Shakespeare Theatre, 14, 40, 273 National Postal Museum, 15, 207 shopping National Zoological Park, 14, 191, Adams-Morgan, 235–236 201–202 Alexandria, Virginia, 254–255 Renwick Gallery, 218 bookstores, 240–241 Sackler (Arthur M.) Gallery of budget for, 39 Art, 216 for cameras, 242 Web site, 64, 317 Connecticut Avenue/Dupont smoking in restaurants, 132, 312 Circle, 236 Snelson, Kenneth (artist), 216 department stores, 234 Snyder’s Bootery, 262 Georgetown, 211, 237–238 Society for Accessible Travel and map of, 232–233 Hospitality (SATH), 64 markets, 234–235 Source Theatre, 274 by merchandise, 242–243 special events, 26–31 for music, 242 sporting events, 212 National Gallery of Art, 198 spring, 23–24 National Geographic Society, 207 Star-Spangled Banner, 199 overview of, 231 State House, 263 Textile Museum, 218 Storm Brothers Ice Cream Union Station, 238 Factory, 262 Upper , 239–240 street-naming system, 92 SideStep travel service, 51 Sugar, 238 sightseeing. See attractions summer, 24, 25 Sky Terrace, 174, 286 summer concerts, 14, 274 Slatkin, Leonard (conductor), 274 SuperShuttle van, 45, 48, 49 Smith, John (sea captain and Supreme Court, 202 explorer), 16 Susan Campbell Memorial Park, 262 Smithsonian Institution. See also Sweet Licks, 172 National Air and Space Swope, Alison (chef), 127 Museum accessibility of buildings of, 64 Craft Show, 28–29 • T • Festival of American Folklife, 29 Tabard Inn bar, 285 Freer Gallery of Art, 216 Talbot’s, 236 Hirshhorn Museum, 173, 216–217 taxes, 44, 234, 312 Information Center, 91 taxis Kite Festival, 28 cost of, 37 National Gallery of Art, 13, 39, from Dulles Airport, 48 173–174, 198 from National Airport, 47, 81 National Museum of African nightlife and, 279 Art, 217 overview of, 97, 99 National Museum of American zone map, 98 History, 15, 59, 172, 198–199 tea, high, 170, 225 National Museum of Natural teens, attractions for, History, 14, 59, 173, 200 207, 210–213, 248 National Museum of the American temperature, average, 25 Indian, 13, 173, 199–200 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 332

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Upper Northwest neighborhood Mount Vernon, 257–259 accommodations, 125 site of capital and, 17 description of, 90 Washington Harbour, 297 restaurants, 175 Washington Metropolitan Area Upper Wisconsin Avenue, Transit Authority, 317 shopping, 239–240 Washington National Cathedral Urban Outfitters, 211 description of, 19, 224–225 US Airways, 57 tea, high, 170 U.S. Army Band, 30 views from, 296 U.S. Capitol. See Capitol Washington National Opera, 274–275 U.S. Naval Academy, 264–265 (newspaper), 316 Washington-Dulles International • V • Airport, 46, 48–49, 81 Venetian Room, 285, 288 Washingtonian (magazine), 316 Veterans’ Day Ceremony, 31 Watermark Cruises, 262 Vetsch, George (chef), 141 Wayport, 74 Vietnam Veterans Memorial, weather forecast, 312 13, 202–203 Web sites views, best, 293–298 AARP, 60 Villeroy & Boch, 239 Access-Able Travel Source, 62 Visa traveler’s checks, 43 airlines, 312–314 visitors gallery of House or airports, 46, 317 Senate, 190 Better Business Bureau, 57 BiddingforTravel, 105 car-rental agencies, 315 • W • for children, 59–60 walking for disabled traveler, 64–65 Alexandria, Virginia, 252 Expedia, 38 Annapolis, Maryland, 261, 262–263 hotel and motel chains, 314–315 in D.C., 37, 99–100 Metrorail, 312 tours, 229 National Park Service, 59, 316 wallet, lost or stolen, 43–44 online travel agencies, 51, 69, 105 War of 1812, 17, 223 opaque fare services, 51 Warner Theatre, 273 package tours, 56–57 Washington Ballet, 275, 278 Smithsonian Institution, 64, 317 Washington Blade (newspaper), 65 Tickets, 275 Washington Convention Center, 310 tourist information, 316 Washington, D.C. Accommoda- travel insurance companies, 70 tions, 107 Travelocity, 38 Washington, D.C., Convention and Washington Metropolitan Area Tourism Corp., 59–60, 316 Transit Authority, 317 Washington, D.C., Visitor The Washington Post Information Center, 90, 107 (newspaper), 316 Washington, George Washingtonian (magazine), 316 Memorial Parkway, 304–305 Weland, Robert (chef), 159 Monument, 203–204, 293 West Building, National Gallery of Art, 198 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 334

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Gerard’s Place, 147–148 Restaurant Index The Grill From Ipanema, 148 Amma Indian Vegetarian Hard Times Cafe, 256 Kitchen, 135 Harmony Cafe, 148–149 Andale, 12, 127, 135–136 Jaleo, 12, 127, 149 Asia Nora, 136 JW’s View Steakhouse, 297 Austin Grill, 12, 136–137 KC Cafe, 276, 297 B. Smith’s, 137, 224 Kinkead’s, 149–150, 282 Bambule, 240 Kramerbooks & Afterwards, 167 Bistro Bis, 137, 147 La Colline, 11, 147, 150, 167 Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar, 138 Laboratorio (at Galileo), 11, 38, 146 Booeymonger, 11, 166, 167, 170 Lafayette Room, 167 Bread & Chocolate, 171 Le Paradou, 11, 150–151 The Brickskeller, 138–139 Luna Grill & Diner, 11, 151, 167 Bullfeathers, 147 Maggiano’s Little Italy, 240 Cactus Cantina, 147, 225 Majestic Cafe, 256 Cafe Atlantico, 127, 139 Malaysia Kopitiam, 152 Cafe Berlin, 171 Marcel’s, 152, 276 Cafe Deluxe, 225 Marrakesh, 12, 153 Cafe 15, 120, 139 Melting Pot, 127, 153–154 Cafe La Ruche, 12, 140 Michel Richard’s Citronelle, 11, 154 Café Normandie (Annapolis), 265 Minibar (Cafe Atlantico), 127 Cantler’s Riverside Inn (Annapolis), Miss Saigon, 154 265–266 The Monocle, 11, 147, 154–155, 247 Capital Q, 140 Montmartre, 12, 155 Cashion’s Eat Place, 127 Mount Vernon Inn, 259 The Caucus Room, 11, 141, 247 Nooshi, 155–156 Chadwick’s, 240 Obelisk, 156 Cheesecake Factory, 171, 240 The Occidental, 147, 156 Chick and Ruth’s Delly (Annapolis), The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 262, 266 156–157 Chipotle, 166–167 Old Ebbitt Grill, 12, 147, 157 Circle Bistro, 118, 141–142, 276 The Palm, 11, 147, 157–158, 247 City Lights of China, 12, 142 Peking Gourmet Inn, 147 Clyde’s, 142–143 Pizzeria Paradiso, 12, 158, 212 Coeur de Lion, 12, 143 Poste, 159 Corner Bakery, 240 The Prime Rib, 159–160 Dean & Deluca, 171, 211 Red Sage Border Cafe, 160 Dish, 143–144 Red Sage Grill, 160 Dubliner, 147 Restaurant Nora, 160–161 Eat First, 12, 144 Riordan’s (Annapolis), 266 15 ria, 127, 144–145 Roof Terrace Restaurant, 276, 297 Firefly, 145 Sea Catch, 12, 161 Firehook Bakery, 11, 167 701 Restaurant, 276, 282 Galileo, 11, 38, 145–146 1789 Restaurant, 12, 127, 161–162 Garden Café, 121 Sky Terrace, 297 Garrett’s, 146 Spy City Cafe, 210 Georgia Brown’s, 146–147 Tabard Inn, 162–163 29_576712 bindex.qxd 4/14/05 8:52 PM Page 336

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Teatro Goldoni, 163 Vidalia, 164 Tony Cheng’s, 163 Willard Room, 122, 167 2 Amys, 12, 164, 225 Wisemiller’s Grocery & Deli, 211 Union Street Public House, 257 Zaytinya, 12, 127, 165 Venetian Room, 12, 127 Zola, 165–166, 210 Vermilion, 255–256