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The article features the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C. A brief history of the National Mall is given. The land where the mall is located is maintained by the National Park Service but cannot keep pace with the extend of repair and preservation needed by the place. Factors to consider when touring major memorials at the West Potomac Park are given, including dressing for the weather and management of properties and maintaining of information by the National Park Service.

The author recommends various tourists attractions in Washington, D. C. Tourists can enjoy the view of Lincoln Memorial where they can take pictures of the Memorial Bridge, the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial. The author suggests the restaurants Johnny's Half Shell, Oyamel offering Mexican cuisine, and Sei offering Asian cuisine. Museums that tourists can visit include Newseum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Portrait Gallery.

A subject index for the January 2011 issue of "Frommer's Washington DC" is presented.

The article presents fast facts on Washington D.C. There are three area codes used in Washington D.C. namely 202 for District of Columbia, 703 for Northern Virginia, and 301 for Maryland. The legal age for buying and consuming alcoholic beverages is 21 years old. The Washington Post is the major newspaper in the city but other newspapers like the New York Times is also available. The city bans smoking in restaurants, bars and other public institutions. There are no public toilets on the streets but only in hotels, restaurants and bus stations.

The article offers information the Old Town Alexandria in Washington D.C. Alexandria was named after John Alexander who purchased the land for six thousand pounds of Tobacco and Cask. Visitors traveling to Alexandria can check out the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association's Ramsay House Visitors Center or simply take the trolley bus on King Street. It is recommended that visitors check out the Carlyle House Historic Park which was a former political center and the Gadsby's Tavern Museum features the Tap Room, Assembly Room and the ballroom.

The article offers information on Mount Vernon in Washington D.C. Mount Vernon is the plantation of former U.S. President George Washington and is located 16 miles south of the capital. Gray Line Buses offers 4-hour and 8-hour tours and cruises of Spirit of Washington Cruises and Potomac Riverboat Company are available. Visitors can tour the 14 rooms of the mansion, the outbuildings including the slave quarters and stables, wharf and gardens. Gift shops are open and a food court offering pizza, grilled items and coffee.

The article reviews bars and lounges in Washington D.C. including Bourbon in Glover Park, Brickseller and Lucky Bar.

The article reviews nightclubs in Washington D.C. including the Warner Theatre which showcase performances of groups like The Capitol Steps, The Birchmere Music Hall and Bandstand which host Crash Test Dummies, Shawn Colvin and Dave Matthews and the Blues Alley in Georgetown which features artists like Wynton Marsalis, Karrin Allyson and Sonny Rollins.

The article features venues for performing arts in Washington D.C. The city is home to the Arena Stage which is noted to be the home of the oldest acting ensembles in the country and which will premiere "Every Tongue Confess," by Marcus Gardley. Smaller theaters like the Studio Theatre, the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and Folger Shakespeare Library is also available. The Verizon Center which is an indoor sports arena hosted the concerts of John Mayer and U2. Performances can also be seen in smaller auditoriums like the DAR Constitution Hall.

A list of shopping stores in Washington D.C. is presented. These include the antique shop called the Old Print Gallery which carries American and European prints from the 17th to 19th century, a beauty salon called The Grooming Lounge which is known for the 30-minute hot lather shave, and the Alexandria Farmer's Market which offers locally grown fruits as well as cut flower and baked goods every Saturday mornings from 5 to 10 am.

The article offers information on outdoor activities in Washington D.C. For the months March to mid-October bike enthusiasts can rent bikes from Bike and Roll/Bike the Sites from the Boat House at Fletcher's Cove and go to Rocky Creek Park where an 11-mile paved bike route is located. Paddle boats can also be rented for 18 dollars an hour for a 4-seater while a 2-seater's rate is 10 dollars an hour at the Tidal Basin off Independence Avenue. The East Potomac Park has 24 tennis courts for the tennis enthusiasts.

The article offers information on organized tours introducing the city of Washington D.C. Visitors can do tours on foot and be part of the Spies of Washington Walking Tours which is a 12-dollar per person four-hour walking tour of Georgetown, the White House, Capitol Hill and the Russian Embassy. Bus tours are also available via the Tourmobile in which visitors hop on the white, red and blue sightseeing trams travelling to 24 city attractions including the Arlington National Cemetery.

The article features several parks and gardens in Washington, D.C. The 19th-century Georgetown mansion, Dumbarton Oaks, is a research center for studies in Byzantine and pre-Columbian art and history. Also described are the Enid A. Haupt Garden, the United Stated Botanic Garden with exhibits that focus on the importance of plants to people and the Potomac Park.

The article features several tourist attractions in Washington, D.C. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was designed by architect Edward Durrell Stone and located on 17 acres of land that overlooked the Potomac River. Other popular tourist attractions are cited, including the Library of Congress, Union Station and the Washington National Cathedral.

The article features several tourist attractions on or near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is where money is being printed as well as security documents for other federal government agencies. "The National Archives Experience" exhibit at the Rotunda of the National Archives displays some of the most important original documents in the U.S., including the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.

The article features several museums in Washington, D.C. The Corcoran Gallery of Art displays the collection that focuses primarily on American art. The Folger Shakespeare Library is an example of Art Deco classicism and features the Elizabethan garden with flowers and herbs of the period. Some improvements made on the Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Museum include enhanced acoustics, a remodeled lobby and dressing room and better seating.

The article features the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. which consists of 19 museums, nine research centers and the National Zoological Park. In 2009, about 30 million toured the museums which have collection of 137 million objects. The Norman-style red-sandstone Smithsonian Information Center is accessible to people with disabilities and information is available in various foreign languages.

The article features the buildings in Washington, D.C. that house the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the U.S. government. The Capitol Building houses the office buildings of the House and Senate, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Some security procedures to take note when visiting the Supreme Court building include leaving all belongings in a cloak room where there are coin-operated lockers. The White House Visitor Center is run by the National Park Service.

The article offers travel information and provides insights on some tourist attractions in Washington, D.C. It offers advice to visitors to call the places they plan to tour daily before setting out. Some visitor precautions imposed in various tourist attractions are discussed, including standing in line to enter a federal building or museum and passing through metal detectors.

A review is offered for several restaurants located in Georgetown in Washington, D.C., including the Bourbon Steak, Michel Richard Citronelle and 1789.

A review is offered for several restaurants located at Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C., including Komi, Obelisk and Plume.

A review is offered for several restaurants located at Foggy Bottom/West End in Washington, D.C., including Bloue Duck Tavern, Kinkead's and Marcel's.

A review is offered for several restaurants located in U Street Corridor in Washington, D.C., including the Brasserie Beck, Birch and Barley and Cafe Saint-Ex.

A review is offered for several restaurants located in midtown Washington, D.C., including Adour, BLT Steak and Equinox.

A review is offered for several restaurants located in downtown Washington, D.C., including The Source, Tosca and Acadiana.

Reviews are offered for Capitol Hill restaurants in Washington, District of Columbia including Charlie Palmer Steak, CityZen, and Bistro Bis.

Reviews are offered for hotels and inns at the Dupont Circle in Washington, District of Columbia including The Jefferson, The Mansion on O Street, and Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters.

Reviews are offered for hotels at Midtown in Washington, District of Columbia including Hay-Adams, Sofitel Lafayette Square, and the St. Regis.

Reviews are offered for hotels at the Penn Quarter in Washington, District of Columbia including Hotel Monaco, JW Marriott Hotel, and W Washington, D.C. Hotel.

A review is offered hotels and inns at Capitol or closer to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. including Mandarin Oriental, The Hotel George, and Residence Inn Capitol.

The article presents advisory in choosing accommodations for lodging in Washington, D.C. For tourists who want to stay at accommodations of their favorite brands, there are hotels owned by brands in the U.S. capital including Doyle, Marriott, and Sofitel. For those who want to stay near nightlife establishments, downtown hotels at Penn Quarter and Midtown are the suggested accommodations. Various cost-cutting measures are presented when seeking accommodations including requesting special rates, direct dialing, and online booking.

The article reveals the suggested tourist spots to visit on the second day in Washington, D.C. Most of the places in the tour consist of large museums in the Penn Quarter and Smithsonian museums located in the National Mall. The brief descriptions are shown in the museums including Newseum, the National Archives, and the National Museum of Natural History.

The article presents the recommended tourist spots to visit in Washington, D.C. on the first day of the tour. The Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court are primary buildings to visit, wherein the former is open from Monday to Saturday and the latter runs on weekdays exclusively. Other tourist spots recommended for visit are presented including the Library of Congress, Folger Shakespeare Library and Garden and U.S. Botanic Garden.

The article presents short descriptions of neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Adams-Morgan is known for its boutiques, restaurants, and clubs based on either 18th Street NW or Columbia Road NW. The Atlas District is popular for its nightlife and live music establishments between the 12th and 14th streets northeast of Union Station. More descriptions are presented in other neighborhoods including Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, and Cleveland Park.

The article provides transportation information of interest to tourists who are planning their trip to Washington, D. C. Tourists should know which airport will provide them good fare rates. Travel time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport going to Metro area is mentioned. Mode of transportation in the city includes taxi, supershuttle, and limousines. Information on car rentals, travel by train, by bus and city layout is provided.

A calendar of events in Washington, D. C. is presented including Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Chinese New Year Celebration, and International Food and Wine Festival.

The article provides information on the culinary culture in Washington, D. C. It mentions that the city has become the home of excellent restaurants for about the last 10 years, including Jaleo which offers Asian cuisine, Tackle Box, Michael Mina Bourbon Steak, J&G Steakhouse, and Westend Bistro. Residents consider eating out as their common way of life both for pleasure and business purposes. The city resides approximately 1,727 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines to cater to international population.

The article provides information on the history of the city of Washington, D. C. It mentions that the city was discovered by Captain John Smith in 1608. It explains that the presence of the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and other notable landmarks signify the formation of the city. Indians were the early inhabitants of the city. A brief information on various notable landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial, the Constitutional Hall, and the Watergate Building is provided.

The author talks about several tourist destinations in Washington D.C. She states the continued growth and development of the city, which is supported by communities. She describes the statues and other items on display at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated in 1995. She also mentions that the Washington National Cathedral, which is said to be the sixth biggest cathedral, features stained glass windows and state flags.

Information about the sites in Washington D.C. from the book "Frommer's Washington DC, 2009," by Elise Hartman Ford, is presented. It states that tourism officials have labeled Washington, D.C. as "The American Experience." Among the featured sites are the Lincoln Memorial, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Library of Congress, Rock Creek Park, and the National Museum of Natural History.

The article features several historical landmarks and famous tourist attractions in Washington, D.C. Given are information on some of the festivities held in the U.S. capital like the gathering of 25,000 Native Americans representing 400 tribes from all over the Western Hemisphere to herald the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. There are also ballets, orchestral and theatrical performances at the Kennedy Center.

This chapter explores the clubs and nightspots in Washington D.C., including the Capitol Steps. This musical political satire troupe is made up of former Congressional staffers, equal-opportunity spoofers all, who poke endless fun through song and slots at politicians on both sides of the aisle and at government goings-on in general. INSET: Metro Takes You There.

This chapter explores specialty stores in Washington D.C., including the Antique Row. Some 40 antiques and collectible shops line Howard Avenue, on either side of Connecticut Avenue, in Kensington, Maryland, offering every sort of item in a wide variety of styles, periods, and prices. Howard Avenue is 1 block north of Knowles.

This chapter explores the thriving and varied bar scene in Washington D.C., including the Bourbon. North of Georgetown, in the homey area known as Glover Park is this neighborhood bar that has a comfortable feel to it, even though it is only about a year old.

This chapter explores the performing arts scene in Washington D.C., including the Arena Stage. The Arena Stage is home to one of the oldest acting ensembles in the nation. It presents eight productions annually on two stages: the Fichandler and the smaller, fan-shaped Kreeger. In addition, the Arena houses the Old Vat, a space used for new play readings and special productions. INSET: Taller Than the Washington Monument.

This chapter explores the shopping areas in Washington D.C., including the Union Station. It is a railroad station, a historic landmark, an architectural marvel, a Metro stop and a shopping mall. Union Station offers more than 100 clothes and specialty shops, and more than 40 eateries.

This chapter explores the parks and gardens in Washington D.C., including the West and East Potomac parks. Their 720 riverside acres divided by the Tidal Basin, are most famous for their spring display of cherry blossoms and all the hoopla that goes with it. INSETS: Cherry Night;Albert Einstein Memorial, 22nd Street andConstitution Avenue ...

This chapter provides information on the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., including the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture. INSETS: Look for SI-GUIDES in Each Smithsonian Museum;Information, Please;Early Risers?.

This chapter provides information on the various tours available in Washington D.C., including the Spies of Washington Tour. The tour focuses on espionage-related sites in Georgetown and around the White House, Pennsylvania Avenue, Capitol Hill and the Russian Embassy areas.

This chapter provides information on various museums for travelers visiting Washington, D.C., including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, an art museum which is a stone's throw away from the White House.