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//-->NAVIGATING WASHINGTON, D.C.Numbered Streetsrun north–south, and start with 1st Street on either side of the Capitol(a quadrant notation at the end of each address will tell you which side).Lettered Streetsrun east–west, and start from A Street above and below the Capitol (aquadrant notation at the end of each address will tell you which side).Avenuesare named for U.S. states and run at angles across the grid.To find an address on……a lettered street:drop the last two digits of the address. The remaining number ornumbers will tell you which two numbered streets it falls between. Then check the quadrantnotation to figure out which side of the Capitol the address falls on; the same numberstreets exist on either side of the Capitol, so always check the quadrant (Example:1776 K. St. NW. Drop the “76.” The “17” tells you your address is after 17th Street butbefore 18th Street in the NW quadrant.)…a numbered street:refer to the chart below to discover which two lettered streets theaddress falls between. (Example: 623 8th St. SE. Find the range that covers 623 in the chartbelow, which in this case is F & G. The address is on 8th Street, between F & G streets, inthe SE quadrant.)Address1–199200–299300–399400–499500–599600–699700–799800–899900–9991000–1099Falls BetweenA & Constitution/Independence*Constitution/Independence* & CC & D sts.D & E sts.E & F sts.F & G sts.G & H sts.H & I sts.I & K sts.K & L sts.Address1100–11991200–12991300–13991400–14991500–15991600–16991700–17991800–18991900–19992000–20992100–21992200+Falls BetweenL & M sts.M & N sts.N & O sts.O & P sts.P & Q sts.Q & R sts.R & S sts.S & T sts.T & U sts.U & V sts.V & W sts.Beyond W St.*Constitution Avenue (north of the Capitol) and Independence Avenue (south of the Capitol) takethe place of the B streets, falling between the A and C streets north and south of the Capitol.6th St NWPennsAve ylvaniaNW2nd St NEConstitution Ave NWTHE NATIONAL MALLU.S.Capitol4th St NEE Capitol NEIndependence Ave SEPennsylvaniaAveSEIndependence Ave SW7th St SWSW3rd St SWD St SWD St SE2nd St SESENotes:There are no B, J, X, Y, or Z streets.“I Street” is sometimes written as “Eye Street” to preventconfusion with “1st Street”.After W Street, street names of two syllables continue inalphabetical order, followed by street names of threesyllables; the more syllables in a name, the farther the streetis from the Capitol.See “City Layout,” in chapter 3, for more information.This information is intended as a general guide to aid you in your planning.For specific directions, contact the establishment you intend to visit directly before setting out.6th St NENWnasia Wui NLo veAConstitutionAve NENEdlanary NEM veAC St NEMassaAv chuse N ettsE3rd St NWWashington, D.C.2010by Elise Hartman FordA B O U T T H E AU T H O RElise Hartman Fordhas been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since1985. 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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Wiley Publishing, Inc. is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.ISBN 978-0-470-47546-1Editor: William TravisProduction Editor: Jonathan ScottCartographer: Roberta StockwellPhoto Editor: Richard FoxProduction by Wiley Indianapolis Composition ServicesFront cover photo: Iwo Jima Memorial © Photodisc / Superstock, Inc.Back cover photo: Giant Panda at the National Zoo © Ken Ross / Viestiphoto.comFor information on our other products and services or to obtain technical support, pleasecontact our Customer Care Department within the U.S. at 877/762-2974, outside theU.S. at 317/572-3993 or fax 317/572-4002.Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content thatappears in print may not be available in electronic formats.Manufactured in the United States of America54 3 21CONTENTSLIST OF MAPSWHAT’S NEW IN WASHINGTON, D.C.1 THE BEST OF WASHINGTON, D.C.1The Most Unforgettable TravelExperiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42The Best Splurge Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . .53The Best Moderately PricedHotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54The Most Unforgettable DiningExperiences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65The Best Things to Do for Free . . . . .7vi136The Best Outdoor Activities . . . . . . . .7Site Seeing: The BestWashington, D.C., Websites . . . . . . . . . .87The Best Neighborhoods forGetting Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108The Best Places to Hang withthe Locals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109The Best Offbeat Experiences . . . . .112 WASHINGTON, D.C., IN DEPTH1Looking Back atWashington, D.C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Little-Known Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182Washington, D.C., Today . . . . . . . . . . .19What Was That? An AbridgedDictionary of Political Lingo . . . . . . . .21123Washington, D.C., in PopularCulture: Books, Film & Music . . . . . .224Eating & Drinking inWashington, D.C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Ethnic Eating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.1When to Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Washington, D.C., Calendar ofEvents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292Entry Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343Getting There & GettingAround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .364Money & Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51275678What Things Cost inWashington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Specialized Travel Resources . . . . . .55It’s Easy Being Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Sustainable Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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