Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2015: with Mount Vernon, Alexandria & Annapolis

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

With history around every corner, Washington, D.C. is a city that magically blends yesterday and today. This updated guide—a strong domestic bestseller—lets travelers discover the myriad charms of the nation's capital, from its stately monuments to the trendiest restaurants.

This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on The Mall, Arlington Cemetery, and National Air and Space Museum
· Major sights such as Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, National Cathedral, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, National Zoo, Arlington National Cemetery, and Smithsonian museums 
· Side Trips from Washington, D.C. including Alexandria, Virginia; Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, and Gunston Hall; Annapolis, Maryland
· Coverage of The White House Area and Foggy Bottom, Capitol Hill and Northeast D.C., Downtown, Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle, Adams Morgan, U Street Corridor, and Upper Northwest