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Title: Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2009 (Frommer's Complete)
ISBN: 0470287888
Author:
Elise Hartman Ford
Publicate Date: 2008-11-03
Publish: 2008-11-03
List Price: $17.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
Format: Paperback
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1: An Exciting Year to Visit!
The thing about Washington D.C. is that there's so much choice that it can be a little paralyzing, you may just collapse on to one of the many park benches located around the city and watch the other visitors moving dizzily around you. The key is to do a little planning and have a bit of knowledge before you go to target all the monuments, museums, parks, shopping, and restaurants you want to go to.
2009 is going to be a very exciting and expensive year to visit our capitol, as we welcome in our new president. At first glance you may think the recommended hotels Frommer's lists may be on the expensive end but, trust me after hours looking on-line, if you want to stay anywhere within a two mile walking distance of the White House, Capitol Building, or Mall your going to have to pay for it especially in January around the inauguration or come popular cherry blossom season. And it's important to know that most hotels in that area are going to charge you $15 or more a day for parking. The only thing I felt the book was missing was a section on where the free parking for sightseeing is.
This book shows you the best sights of the city, what's worth your time and what may not be right for you. For instance; want to tour the White House? You're going to need to be in a group of ten with background checks for adults and clearance through your Congress person. Want to tour the Capitol building without standing in line? You can now reserve tickets and a designated time on-line saving a huge wait. Want to see a case deliberated by the Supreme Court? Do you know when their in session, hm? Will the house where Licoln died be finished with restoration so that you can get in? A little planning now may save you a big headache later, especially if you're traveling with children.
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