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  • Alexander Goes to Washington A look at the nation's capital through the eyes of a one-year-old boy and his parents.
  • CitySpin Information on dining, nightlife, shopping, hotels, attractions, and travel planning.
  • Cultural Tourism DC Offers an itinerary planner, event calendar, and information on guided and neighborhood tours.
  • DC Visitor Information Center Features sample itineraries, calendar of events, links to transportation services, hotel reservations and sightseeing tours, restaurants, recreation services, and online retail stores offering souvenirs.
  • eTravel DC Online travel guide to the area.
  • Gayot Travel Guide - Searchable hotel and restaurant databases. Includes ratings, reviews, and top ten lists.
  • Getting Around DC Personal page of advice on using Metrorail and buses, public transportation web links, and recommended "choice, random, and bizarre" places to see.
  • Must See Washington DC Travel guide covers attractions, transportation, hotels, neighborhoods and maps.
  • Vacation Creations Information on the area, including attractions, day trips, accommodations, dining, shopping, and activities. Includes a section for those traveling in a large group.
  • Washington D.C. Convention and Visitors Association Information on travel planning, including dining, lodging, attractions, events, and meeting planners.
  • Washington Post: Visitors Guide Information on where to stay, what to see, dining and nightlife, getting around, and events. Listings are searchable by type, location, or keyword.
  • Washington Times: Tourist Guide Brief descriptions of 33 points of interest, with admission information, hours, location, and nearby Metro stations.
  • Washington, DC & the Capital Region, USA Guide covers Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and is aimed primarily at introducing area attractions to foreign visitors. Includes a guide to attractions, suggested itineraries, and a calendar of events. Also in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
  • Washington, DC MetroGuide Directory of hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and events in the DC metro area.
  • Washington's Fall Colors in Bloom Best times and places to view area fall foliage.
  • Washingtonian Online: Visitors Guide Tourist information from Washingtonian magazine on hotels, restaurants, museums, and events.

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  • A Capitol Place Private five-room apartment, breakfast-stocked full kitchen, in Victorian townhouse on Historic Capitol Hill. Details of amenities and policies, a map, and contact information are provided.
  • Adams Inn Includes details of accommodations, a reservation request form, and information about the property.
  • Art Studio Bed and Breakfast Historic brownstone located in Dupont Circle. Rates and reviews from previous visitors.
  • Bed and Breakfast Accmmodations, Ltd. Offers short term and vacation rental apartments, condominiums, rooms and homes in the DC metropolitan and surrounding area. Details of properties, and contact information are provided.
  • Bloomingdale Inn Turn-of-the-century guest house can also accommodate meetings and events.
  • Bull Moose Bed & Breakfast on Capitol Hill An 1890s Victorian B&B inn. Site has description of rooms and amenities, house history, map, directions, and reservation request form.
  • Capitol Bed and Breakfast - Located just 5 blocks from the US Capitol and other major attractions in Washington DC.
  • Cottage on 16th - Information on guest rooms, and rates. Online reservations available.
  • DC Guesthouse Victorian-era B&B, located near the DC Convention Center, welcomes both gay and straight guests. Features description of the inn, photos, and reservation request form.
  • Doolittle Guest House 19th century townhouse in the Capitol Hill historic district.
  • Etta Mae Inn Victorian B&B in historic Takoma Park. Includes photos and video tour.
  • FourSeventeen Renovated 1893 Victorian Queen Anne style townhouse. Includes history, rates and photographs.
  • Inn Dupont Provides short and longer term accommodations. Details of services and amenities, contact information, and rates are provided.
  • Maison Orleans Bed'N Breakfast A beautiful 1902 old federal front row house only a block and a half south of Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Shipman House Bed & Breakfast - This gracious Victorian home was built by John Shipman in 1887 as his personal residence. The house has been lovingly and extensively restored by its present owners.
  • Swann House Alternative to traditional hotel accommodations with nine guest rooms and suites. Situated just twelve blocks north of the White House on a residential street in Dupont Circle.
  • Taft Bridge Inn Historic building in the Kalorama neighborhood. Rates, information on amenities, and photographs.
  • The Dupont at The Circle Details of accommodations, rates, and amenities are provided. Includes online reservations and driving directions.
  • The Embassy Inn The inn dates back to 1910 and was originally built as an eight-unit apartment house. Details of rates, amenities, and contact information are provided.
  • The Inn at Dupont Circle Provides contact information including a toll free number, rates, details of amenities, and photographs of the rooms.
  • The Kalorama Guest House at Woodley Park Built in 1910, this Victorian inn borrows from the European Bed and Breakfast tradition. Whether you know it as an English Bed & Breakfast, a French hostellerie, or an Italian pension, this charming townhouse will provide you a cozy home away from home, American style.
  • The Mansion On O Street - Private club, museum and bed and breakfast rolled into one, in a historical 19th-century mansion in the heart of the city.
  • The Windsor Inn The inn reminds one of a European pension, but with much, much more to offer. The Windsor is on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1922, originally a luxury apartment building.
  • Waterfront Row Bed & Breakfast Located right in the heart of the city. This four story, thirty-year old brick townhouse is located at "Tiber Island", a beautifully landscaped residential complex. This quiet neighborhood is home to many elected officials.
  • Woodley Park Guest House Information on rooms, rates, and policies, and how to make a reservation or submit an inquiry.

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  • Harpers Ferry Hostel - Knoxville - overlooks Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, Appalachian and C&O Trails. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia meet here.
  • Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels - non-profit organization promoting hostelling. Information on over 150 hostels in the USA and links to international hostels.
  • Pilgrimage, The - educational seminar center and hostel offering experiential learning projects on urban poverty, world religions, and policy.

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*Holiday Inn on The Hill - Located on Capitol Hill, the recently renovated Holiday Inn on The Hill provides all the flair of a contemporary hotel without sacrificing the full-service features. The hotel offers 343 sleek guest rooms, high-speed Internet access, spacious conference and meeting facilities, professional catering services, business and fitness centers, outdoor pool, on-site parking and restaurant - Travelers Digest Choice!

  • Beacon Hotel - Located on Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., the Beacon Hotel stands three blocks from Dupont Circle and the Foggy Bottom District.
  • Best Western Georgetown - Enjoy thoroughly modern amenities and exceptional service at this upscale Washington DC hotel, located in the historic Georgetown area.
  • Best Western New Hampshire Suites Information on suites, meeting space, online reservations and directions.
  • Bloomingdale Inn - Located in the historic Bloomingdale neighborhood, the Bloomingdale Inn is a comfortable, light-filled turn of the century guest house with three fireplaces.
  • Capital Hilton - The Capital Hilton occupies a strategic location amid K Street's law firms and lobbying offices in Washington, D.C.
  • Capitol Hill Suites Capitol Hill Suites provides its guests with service and accommodations in a suite setting.
  • Carlyle Suites - The Carlyle Suites Hotel is located three blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro light-rail station in historic Washington, D.C.
  • Channel Inn Hotel Washington DC's only waterfront hotel, located just minutes from local sights and attractions.
  • Churchill Hotel At The Churchill Hotel, a short walk from Dupont Circle, fashionable Embassy Row, and Metrorail station, you'll find uncompromising comfort, and elegance.
  • Club Quarters Hotel - The Club Quarters in Washington, D.C., is located in the business district above the Farragut West Metro rail stop's Blue and Orange lines.
  • Comfort Inn & Suites - Whether travelling for business or vacationing with the family, the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel offers you a convenient location, & lots of amenities and services.
  • Comfort Inn Downtown - Offering warm welcome and high standards of accommodation, this property is an ideal place for a comfortable stay.
  • Court Hotel - The Washington Court Hotel is located in Washington, D.C., three blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
  • Courtyard By Marriott Capitol Hill - Located just five miles from the Ronald Reagan National Airport, our hotel provides convenience to all points of interest.
  • Courtyard By Marriott Convention Center - The Courtyard by Marriott DC Convention Center stands close to Historic Union Station and the U.S. Capitol.
  • Courtyard By Marriott Embassy Row - This Courtyard is located near Embassy Row, convenient to diplomatic missions, & the headquarters of some important institutions, as well.
  • Courtyard By Marriott Northwest - A symbol of professionalism and consistency among corporate business members and leisure tourists, we are conveniently positioned.
  • Days Inn Connecticut Avenue - The Days Inn Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C. is pleased to offer 155 spacious guest rooms with all the amenities that you've come to expect.
  • Days Inn Gateway - The Days Inn Gateway is located at the gateway of the nations capital. Located only minutes from the White House, the Capital & the Vietnam Memorial.
  • DCHotelRooms.com - Online reservations for selected DC-area hotels.
  • District Hotel - Spend a night at The District Hotel, Est. 1920 and enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Washington's renowned "turn of the Century Hotels".
  • Donovan House - The new Donovan House Hotel is located in the heart of the city and only 4.5 miles from Regan National Airport, less than a mile from the White House.
  • Doubletree Guest Suites - Nestled among stately brownstones in one of Washington D.C.'s finest historic neighborhoods within walking distance to the Kennedy Center.
  • Doubletree Hotel - The Doubletree Hotel, Washington, D.C. stands along Scott Circle, four blocks from Dupont Circle and the K Street corridor in Washington, D.C.
  • Embassy Suites Chevy Chase Pavilion - The Embassy Suites Hotel at the Chevy Chase Pavilion is close to many D.C. attractions and the upscale Chevy Chase Pavilion of boutique shops, offices and restaurants.
  • Embassy Suites Convention Center - The newly-constructed Embassy Suites Washington DC - Convention Center hotel is conveniently located in downtown Washington DC.
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites - The hotel has 126 guestrooms and suites, all equipped with free local and domestic long distance calls.
  • Fairmont Hotel - The Fairmont Washington D.C. stands in the fashionable West End neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Georgetown is located three blocks away.
  • Four Points By Sheraton - Offering cosy accommodation and convenient facilities, the Four Points By Sheraton is a perfect place for both business and leisure travellers.
  • Four Seasons HotelWelcome to Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. Unequalled attentiveness and elegance attract business and leisure guests, dignitaries and celebrities alike.
  • George Washington University Inn Located near Georgetown, Washington DC, this luxury hotel features elegant suites and convenient location to George Washington University and cultural centers in Washington DC.
  • Georgetown Inn - The Georgetown Inn is located in the heart of historic Georgetown, steps away from shopping, spas and restaurants and and just blocks from Georgetown University.
  • Georgetown Suites Hotel An upscale all suite hotel in the Georgetown section of Washington DC. Large suites and free continental breakfast daily.
  • Governor's House Hotel Located off Embassy Row in the central point of our Nation's Capital. Close by is the White House and the business and shopping district.
  • Grand Hyatt A hotel located in the heart of Washington's business and federal districts, close to The White House, Convention Centers and shops.
  • Hamilton Crowne Plaza Washington, DC Located downtown overlooking Franklin Park. Site has online reservations, location information, photo tour, and description of rooms, guest facilities, and facilities for meetings and banquets.
  • Hampton Inn Convention Center - The Hampton Inn Convention Center hotel is in the heart of the District at the intersection of 6th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.
  • Hay Adams Hotel Located on Lafayette Square, The Hay Adams across from the White House is located in Washington, D.C. The hotel offers views of the White House.
  • Henley Park - This elegant Tudor-style hotel offers visitors a European getaway experience.
  • Hilton Embassy Row - The Hilton Washington Embassy Row hotel is located in the heart of Washington DC's Dupont Circle / Embassy Row.
  • Hilton Garden Inn - Located in the vibrant heart of Downtown Washington, DC.
  • Hilton Towers - Located on fashionable Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C., the Hilton Washington stands four blocks from Embassy Row.
  • Holiday Inn Central Located downtown, near Scott Circle and the White House. Site covers hotel amenities, location, meeting facilities, and nearby attractions.
  • Holiday Inn Downtown - The - HI Downtown DC is located in the heart of the historic Washington business district on the corner of 14th Street and Massachusetts Avenue.
  • Holiday Inn Georgetown - Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, the Holiday Inn Washington, DC -Georgetown is the perfect hotel for business and leisure travelers.
  • Holiday Inn On The Hill Family hotel located downtown, offering meeting rooms, facilities for weddings, and government rates.
  • Hyatt Regency - A spectacular, five-story atrium lobby welcomes guests to our 834 deluxe guestrooms, including 32 suites.
  • Jefferson Hotel This historic inn is located in downtown Washington, D., four blocks from the White House and adjacent to the National Geographic Society.
  • Jurys Hotel - The Jurys Washington Hotel overlooks Dupont Circle, considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.
  • Jurys Normandy - This Charming boutique-style hotel offers a gracious old-world retreat for visitors to Washington DC.
  • JW Marriott Hotel The JW Marriott Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue is located in Washington, D.C., four blocks from the White House.
  • Kellogg Conference - The Kellogg Conference Hotel is set on the beautiful and historic 99-acre campus of Gallaudet University.
  • L'Enfant Plaza - The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel stands four miles from the Ronald Reagan National Airport. The hotel is built atop the L'Enfant Plaza Metro subway stop.
  • Latham Hotel In the center of historic Georgetown, Latham Hotel puts guests 1 mile from Constitution Gardens, the Lincoln & Vietnam Veterans memorials & the Kennedy Center.
  • Lincoln Suites A 99 studio suite hotel located in the heart of Washington, DC. Details of accommodations, amenities, contact information, and online reservations are provided.
  • Lombardy Hotel - The Hotel Lombardy, located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., stands one-half mile from the White House.
  • Madera Hotel - The unassuming exterior of the 10-story Hotel Madera gives little hint of the elegantly exotic escape that awaits you behind its doors.
  • Madison Hotel - The Madison Hotel stands four blocks north of the White House.
  • Mandarin Oriental Set at the heart of the US capital between Maine and Maryland Avenues and 12th and 14th Streets, SW, Mandarin Oriental has redefined luxury in the city.
  • Marriott Hotel - The Washington Marriott is located six blocks from Georgetown and the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, D.C.
  • Marriott Metro Center - The Marriott at Metro Center Downtown is located two blocks from the Verizon Center and Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
  • Marriott Wardman Park - The Marriott Wardman Park Hotel occupies 16 acres of woodland and manicured gardens in Washington, D.C.
  • Melrose Hotel Information on lodging, event planning and services, and on-site dining.
  • Monaco Hotel - Hotel Monaco Where History Stays in Style follows the historic roots of the 1839 Tariff Building location.
  • Morrison Clark The Morrison Clark Hotel stands two blocks from the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
  • Omni Shoreham Hotel Perched above Rock Creek Park and with the flair of a 1930s French country resort, the Omni Shoreham Hotel stands on 11 landscaped acres.
  • One Washington Circle Hotel Located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Includes accommodations and meeting room descriptions, location map, rates and specials.
  • Palomar Hotel - Ideally located in Dupont Circle, luxurious Hotel Palomar puts "Art in Motion", for business and vacation travelers
  • Park Hyatt - The Park Hyatt Washington is located in the trendy West End neighborhood of downtown Washington, D.C.
  • Pennsylvania House Located on Pennsylvania Ave, this hotel features luxury suites to accommodate extended stay travelers.
  • Phoenix Park Hotel European-style hotel with Irish hospitality, located on Capitol Hill.
  • Renaissance Hotel - The Renaissance Washington, DC occupies a premier location - midway between the White House and Capitol Hill and within a block of all Metro subway lines.
  • Renaissance M Street - The Renaissance M Street is positioned within four blocks of three Metro lines in Washington, D.C.
  • Renaissance Mayflower - The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel is a landmark hotel located in the business district of Washington, D.C., four blocks from the White House.
  • Ritz-Carlton - Located at 22nd and M streets in the city's exclusive West End, The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. defines its position as the luxury hotel in Washington, D.C.
  • Rouge Hotel - High-fashion designer decor and special amenities of the luxurious Hotel Rouge infuse guests with an insatiable desire for Playful Interaction.
  • Saint Regis Hotel - Located two blocks from The White House, the St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C., has been home to royalty, Presidents and prime ministers since 1926.
  • Sierra Suites Washington DC Sierra Suites Washington DC offers the finest in comfort in suite hotels for long term stay or a traditional hotel visit.
  • Sofitel - The Sofitel Washington Lafayette Square is located in Washington, D.C., one block from the McPherson metro station Blue and Orange lines.
  • St Gregory Hotel - The St. Gregory Hotel and Suites has played frequent host to many world renowned performers, artists, international delegations and innumerable heads of state.
  • State Plaza - State Plaza is a distinctive all-suite hotel with uncompromising service and convenience as well as centralised location and spacious accommodation.
  • Topaz Hotel Boutique hotel near Dupont Circle. Includes online reservations, specials, directions and employment opportunities.
  • Washington Plaza - Located in Downtown Washington, DC, the Washington Plaza is the choice for both business and leisure.
  • Watergate Hotel Offers a restaurant, fitness center and event space. Features directions.
  • Westin City Center - The Westin Washington D.C. is located on M Street Northwest, less than five miles from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Westin Embassy Row At this Westin Embassy Row hotel, former Vice President Al Gore grew up as a kid in one of the suites when his father was a senator.
  • Westin Grand - The Westin Grand Washington DC stands close to Georgetown, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and trendy Dupont Circle.
  • Willard InterContinental Washington This landmark Beaux Arts-style hotel, opened in 1901, is two blocks from the White House. Online reservations, photo tour, and description of the hotel and its facilities.
  • Windsor Inn/Embassy Inn Two small European-style hotels on 16th Street near downtown. Includes information on rooms, rates, the neighborhood, parking, driving directions, and a reservation request form.
  • Windsor Park Hotel A classic Washington, D.C. boutique hotel with Victorian charm and dignity. Details of amenities, contact information, services, and facilities are provided.
  • Wyndham Hotels Describes hotels in the DC metro area and Baltimore.

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  • Best Western Intown of Luray - Luray - offers convenient location, restaurant, meeting room, and play area.
  • Days Inn Motel - Luray
  • Homestyle Inn - Alexandria
  • Howard Johnson Express Inn -To enjoy the perfect blend of comfortable accommodation, flawless service and a relaxed ambience, the Howard Johnson Express Inn is just the place.
  • Mason's Restaurants - Cumberland - four unique restaurants, a microbrewery and a motel in one great location.
  • Motel 6 The Motel 6 Washington D.C. is the one and only Motel 6 in Washington D.C. It is located right off the beltway 495 in Georgia Avenue.
  • Quality Inn - Featuring a fantastic location and offering comfortable accommodation as well as exceptional hospitality, this motel in Washington is an ideal choice.

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  • Bryce Resort - Basye - summer and winter resort in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
  • Coolfont Resort and Conference Center - Berkeley Springs - offers lodging, outdoor recreation, fitness center, spa, tennis and lake resort amenities.
  • Half Moon Beach - Strasburg - stay in the cabins, picnic by the lake or enjoy the many recreational opportunities.
  • Ole Mink Farm - Thurmont - located high atop the Catoctin Mountains in a wilderness setting.

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  • 1613 V St. Fully-equipped studio basement apartment on a residential street in Adams Morgan. Includes rates.
  • Bridgestreet Westbrook Place - Large and spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments offer furnished accommodations with all the comforts of home.
  • Brookside Cabins and Restaurant - Luray - decorated cabins and a family restaurant.
  • Brumback House, The - Stanley - restored early 19th century farmhouse.
  • Bugle Hill - Luray - 3-4 bedroom contemporary mountain house rental in forested foothills.
  • Chez Aimee One-bedroom flat in a 1910-era rowhouse in Adams Morgan. Photos, comments.
  • Chez J.J. Guest apartment located in Dupont Circle, available for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals.
  • Crossflower Cottage and Animal Keep - Berkeley Springs - romantic hideaway in a wooded glade located outside of Cacapon and Berkeley Springs in Potomac Highlands in the eastern panhandle.
  • DcLuxe Properties Short-term apartment rentals in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Has information on properties, rates and services.
  • Homewood Suites - Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, this hotel offers elegantly appointed suites.
  • Lake Anna Bearcastle Vacation Rentals - Spotsylvania County
  • Longpoint Cottage - Ridge - furnished two bedroom waterfront vacation cottage.
  • OceanFront Properties, Inc. - Potomac - ocean front estates, homes, condos, land and businesses for sale, lease, rent and exchange.
  • Reeder's Retreat - Berkeley Springs - two bedroom cottage for rent south of Berkeley Springs and near Cacapon State Park.
  • Residence Inn By Marriott Capitol Hill - The Residence Inn Washington DC is within walking distance of the city's newest attractions like the National Museum of the American Indian and World War II Memorial.
  • Residence By Marriott Dupont Circle - A premier downtown Washington DC hotel, the Residence Inn Downtown Dupont Circle is nestled in one of the city*s most exclusive and upscale districts.
  • RiggsPlace Washington DC Guest Apartment - Don't just visit Washington DC, live in it. This deluxe fully equipped self-hosted one bedroom apartment is located on a quiet tree lined residential street in Dupont Circle (12 blocks from the White House).
  • Tree Top Lodge - Front Royal - located only an hour from Washington, DC.
  • Twins Mountain Retreat - Harpers Ferry - cozy vacation cottage near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
  • Wildflower Vacation Rentals - Berkeley Springs - offering daily and weekly rentals on several cottages.

Aircraft Charters

  • ExtraordinAir Aircraft charter company providing service to small airports in the states surrounding Washington DC.

Airport Information

  • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Body which manages operations and relations for Dulles and Reagan National Airports. Airport news and information, employment, business opportunities, publications, and assistance for travelers and visitors to the National Capital Area.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - DCA Official site. Traveler information such as airport services, flight status and schedules, airlines, maps, and advisories, as well as air traffic statistics, history, and other facts about the airport. Managed by MWAA.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport - IAD Flight status and schedules, history, facts, directions and maps, and information on airlines, ground transportation, parking, air cargo, general aviation and developments. Managed by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
  • World Airport Guide: Washington Dulles International Featuring maps, airline, terminal, hotel and transportation information.

Boat Charters

Botanical Gardens

  • Dumbarton Oaks Gardens at the Washington (D.C.) academic library, designed by Beatrix Farrand, which complement its research resources in the history of landscape architecture. Garden tour in photos.
  • Friends of the National Arboretum - FONA An independent, non-profit organization established to enhance support for the U.S. National Arboretum. Includes information on its activities, such as the annual garden fair and the Youth Garden for city children, calendar of events, newsletter, and membership form.
  • Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Aquatic plants are propagated and displayed in this park on the Anacostia River, operated by the National Park Service, alongside a tidal marsh and recreational areas.
  • The National Garden Offers a major American public garden comprising a center for environmental, horticultural and botanical education. Includes plans, events and sponsorship opportunities.
  • The United States Botanic Garden Features a variety of living exhibits, including seasonal exhibits in the conservatory and Bartholdi Park. Features FAQ, events, plant collections and a virtual tour.
  • United States National Arboretum - Contains an array of display gardens, collections, and historical monuments set among native stands of eastern deciduous trees.
  • Virtual Tour of The Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks A presentation of 50 photos of the Gardens, along with brief annotations.

Bus Services

  • DC Circulator An express bus service connecting Georgetown, downtown, Union Station, and the Southwest Waterfront. Map, fares, and service information.

Car Rentals

  • America Off-Road - Arlington - sport utility vehicle (SUV) rentals of Jeeps, Land Rovers, and Hummers. We are located by Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Budget Car and Truck Rental of Metropolitan Washington - Look for directions to your nearest DC-Metro Budget location. Print your own "Budget Bucks", redeemable at 6 Washington Metro Area Locations.
  • Cenit Rent-A-Car Offers local car, van and truck rentals. Includes rates, reservations, locations, directions, FAQ and career opportunities.
  • Choice Car Rental - Herndon - includes locations, promotions, rates, and reservations.
  • Choice Car Rental - Falls Church - includes locations, promotions, rates, and reservations.
  • Lake Ridge Auto Sales - Woodbridge - sales and rentals of vehicles.
  • Petrocci Car Sales and Rentals - Woodbridge - used cars and trucks for sale and rent.
  • Prestige Luxury Auto Rentals - We are the leading provider of exotic and luxury car rentals from Atlanta Georgia to Key West, Florida. We carry a large selection of exotic car rentals to choose from including, Bentley Rental, Lamborghini Rental, Porsche Rental, Ferrari Rental, Mercedes Rental and Escalade Rental. We have the best rates and we are so sure of this we will match any competitors price.
  • Rental Car Guide - includes online reservations, coupons, tips, and rates.
  • Xotic Dream Cars - Exotic Car Rentals Miami - Florida's premier exotic & luxury car rental company featuring ultra-exotic's from the most exclusive manufacturers in the world. Rent your dream exotic car today! Our fleet includes: Ferrari's F430 Spider & 360 Modena, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Murcielago Roadster, Bentley Continental GT & GTC, Aston Martin Vantage, DB9, Vanquish, Ford GT, Lotus Elise, Hummer H2. Exotic car rentals are available in Florida ( FL ), Miami, South Beach, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Myers, Delray, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Naples, Jacksonville, Fort Myers. We Serve NYC - Manhattan NY, New Jersey NJ, Philadelphia PA, Boston MA, Delaware DE, Washington D.C, Connecticut CT & Long Island NY, The Hamptons NY, South Hamptons, East Hampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Westhampton.

Events

  • America's Independence Day Parade Consists of invited bands, military units, floats and guests. Includes photos, volunteer opportunities, starting place and time and application forms.
  • Arts On Foot Annual visual and performing arts festival in Washington's Penn Quarter arts district. Includes event information and schedule.
  • DC Festival with Luis Palau Event on the National Mall featuring contemporary Christian rock, pop and gospel artists, as well as skate boarding demonstrations and VeggieTales performances. Includes events calendar, message, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Guppy Gala Offers activities, games, entertainment, food and animal encounters for children at the National Zoo. Includes online ticket ordering.
  • Memorial Day at The Wall Annual observance. Includes speakers. National Mall.
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival Official site of the coordinating committee for the parade, events, and sanctioned exhibits. Site provides news releases, visitor information, sponsors, gift shop, and calendar of activities.
  • National Park Service - Cherry Trees of Washington History, botanical information, and records of the cherry trees which line the Tidal Basin. Also provides tips on viewing in peak bloom, visiting nearby monuments, and ways to support the preservation of the trees.
  • National Tartan Day Honors Americans of Scottish descent who have played a vibrant and influential role in the development of the United States. Includes history, events and a teacher's guide.
  • National ZooFari Fundraising gala for the National Zoo. Features gourmet foods, wine, entertainment and dancing. Includes participating restaurants, musical acts and online ticket ordering. information.
  • Smithsonian Craft Show Annual juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts.
  • Smithsonian Kite Festival Offers amateurs and professionals the opportunity to fly kites and participate in competitions on the National Mall. Includes history, awards, special events, rules and prior winners.
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade of Washington, D.C. Annual parade. Includes events, membership information and news.
  • Techno Rodeo Offers a showcase for youth-created digital art. Venues include music production, Web design, video production, animation, arts and graphics and logo design. Includes submission rules, forms, and information from past events.
  • Washington Home & Garden Show Exhibition offers displays and shopping. Includes dates, prices, exhibitor list, schedule and directions.

Film Festivals

  • Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital Annual festival held in March. Includes festival information and schedule.
  • Filmfest DC Annual film festival, held each spring.
  • Reel Affirmations Presents an annual gay and lesbian film festival, held in October, summer films in conjunction with the Capital Pride Festival and monthly screenings. Program schedules and film descriptions.
  • Washington DC Independent Film Festival Annual competitive event held in February. Background information, news, events calendar, entry form, discussion forum, contact details, and past festival information.
  • Washington Jewish Film Festival - Celebration of Jewish culture, films and film makers through drama, archival footage, new views, documentaries and student work. Schedule, events, tickets and venues.

Golf Courses & Clubs

Historic Buildings

Limousines & Shuttles

Local Cruises

  • Spirit Cruises Cruises and tours on the Potomac River featuring lunch and dinner, live entertainment, and sightseeing.

Monuments & Memorials

Museums

Nightlife Directories

Parks

Restaurant Directories

  • BarDC Offers ratings and reviews of bars and clubs. Includes search by neighborhood and type.
  • ChefMoz Dining Guide Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
  • Chowhound's Washington, DC & Baltimore Area Message Board Message board devoted to dining in area restaurants.
  • CuisineNet Browse area restaurants by cuisine or name.
  • DCFoodies.com Restaurant reviews, industry news, and events in the Washington metropolitan area.
  • Dining Metro Restaurant Guide Search by cuisine, location, meals served, and restaurant name.
  • DiningGuide Washington DC - Contact information and brief descriptions for area restaurants, organized by general location and type of cuisine.
  • eRatem.com Reviews restaurants and bars by food quality, price, and atmosphere. Includes addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operations for each restaurant.
  • Gayot: Washington, DC, Dining Reviews of metro area restaurants, searchable by neighborhood, cuisine, price and features. From publisher of the Gayot restaurant guidebooks.
  • Pick a Restaurant Allows searching by name, cuisine, location, atmosphere, and price.
  • Restaurants.com Allows searching by name, location, or cuisine. Free registration for restaurants.
  • Smithsonian Institute Offers information about dining in the Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, Arts and Industries Building, Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden, National Zoo and National History Museum.
  • UrbanSavings Directory of dining, shopping, personal care, and entertainment discounts.
  • Washington Post: Dining Guide Food critic Tom Sietsema's annual guide to area restaurants, organized by cuisine and featuring star ratings.
  • Washingtonian A guide to restaurants and dining, searchable by name, cuisine, cost, and location. Includes the annual "100 Best Bargain Restaurants" list.

Smithsonian

Smithsonian Exhibitions

Subway Information

  • Building the Washington Metro Describes the planning, engineering, architecture, construction, and operation of the subway system in text and photos.
  • Connections: Addison Road to Largo Town Center Extension Site for public information about the extension of the Metrorail Blue Line, describing the project's construction and political status. Includes community newsletter and photographs.
  • D.C. Underground Information about existing subway tunnels, including those no longer in daily use. Also features information on local heavy rail structures and the U.S. Capitol building's subway.
  • NYCSubway.org: Washington D.C. Transit Gives an in-depth look at the Metrorail system, from fare collection to signal systems to station architecture. Provides historical timeline, station-by-station guided tour, photos, maps, and links to similar sites.
  • Schumin Web Transit Center Describes Metrorail cars, individual stations, and train yards, with many accompanying photos and some videos.
  • StationMasters Features detailed maps and panoramic photos of all neighborhoods served by the Washington, DC Metrorail subway system.
  • The Great Metro Adventure - Documents the adventures of two high school students who visited every station in a single day.
  • Washington, D. C. Metrorail Resources page provided by the Washington Post (commercials included).
  • WMATA - Metrorail System Maps, station information, and how to use the Washington Metro.

Taxi Services

Tourist Trains

  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - Cumberland - ride through the mountains and rolling farmland of Western Maryland; murder mystery trains, dinner trains and more.

Travel Agents

  • Agent Greene Travel - Oxon Hill - providing cruise packages and vacations to Hawaii, Mid-East Caribbean, and Europe.
  • Airfare.com - Falls Church - provides on-line browsing, reserving, and purchasing of the lowest wholesale discount rates and standard published airfare rates in the travel industry.
  • Aurora Travel Service - La Plata - specializes in cruises, tours, and vacation packages.
  • Cape to Cairo - specializing in safaris, business and adventure travel in Southern Africa.
  • Carlson Wagonlit Travel - Alexandria - specializing in business travel.
  • Casablanca Travel & Tours - Arlington - arrange for excursions to the beautiful country of Morocco.
  • Cruise Specialists - Derwood - cruises and all inclusive resort planning and booking for groups and individuals.
  • Domani - Fairfax - arranging Italian vacation rentals.
  • Empress Online - Germantown - provides information on hotel vacation packages.
  • Europe Travel Center - Herndon - air tickets, rail passes, car rentals, cruises, and tours to East/West Europe.
  • First Discount Travel - Gainesville
  • Friendly Travel Inc - Alexandria - full service travel agency providing complete vacation planning for leisure and corporate travel.
  • Ghana America Vacations - specializes in trips to the African continent.
  • Green Earth Travel - Bethesda - specializing in vegetarian/vegan travel.
  • International Travel Service - Fairfax - specializes in Asian tour and travel.
  • iTravel International - Arlington - specializing in corporate travel solutions.
  • Junction Travel - Manassas - offers online booking agent for hotels and flights.
  • Junction Travel - Chantilly - offers online booking agent for hotels and flights.
  • Lida Travel - travel agent specializing in travel to Mongolia and for foreign embassies.
  • Nippon Travel Co., Inc. - offering first, business and economy class tickets.
  • Personalized Travel - featuring Australia and Holland specialists and offering tours to Canyonlands, Spain, Italy, and more.
  • SatoTravel - Arlington
  • Solar Tours - air consolidators and tour wholesalers to Latin America, Mexico, and Europe.
  • Tammy's Travel - Damascus - features general information, services, and specials.
  • Top of the Line Promotions - entertainment and discount group travel consultants.
  • Transat Affaires - customized services firm specializing in the organization of itineraries for French executives traveling to the U.S.
  • Travel at it's Finest - Hyattsville - offering travel packages for individuals and groups.
  • Travel Discounters - Gaithersburg
  • Travel Express - full service agency.
  • Travel Horizons - Arlington - serves individual, family, and business travel needs.
  • Travel Network - King George - a full service travel agency.
  • USA Groups Inc - hotel reservation service for travel planners needing group accommodations in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
  • WanderLust Travel, Inc. - Laurel - catering to the business traveler's personal and professional needs.
  • Waters Travel Service Offers promotions and vacation packages. Includes escape weekend information.
  • Wise Tours - Fredericksburg - facilitates travel planning for one to ten day tours, ranging from destinations in the Mid-Atlantic states to cruises and European travel packages.

White House

Zoos & Aquariums

  • Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) Membership group providing support to the National Zoo.
  • National Aquarium News and information, hours, directions, events, and a page of games and activities for children.
  • National Zoo Part of the Smithsonian Institution. General information, animal webcams, videos, and photos, educational games, online animal demonstrations, a virtual zoo tour, and online presentations by the director and other staff.
  • ZooGoer Magazine A conservation and wildlife magazine published for the Friends of the National Zoo.

Tour Operators

  • Betsy Ross Tours Offers full-service tours in the District, Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Includes historical information and a slide show.
  • Bike the Sites - discovering the Nation's Capitol on two wheels.
  • Capital City Tours, Inc. - Capitol Heights - group packages and itineraries for the Washington DC metropolitan area.
  • Capitol River Cruises Potomac River cruises and charters.
  • Design-A-Tour, Inc. - Burke - offers vacation rentals and escorted tours in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal and makes airline, car, and hotel reservations.
  • Eastern Trekking Associates - Alexandria - horseback riding excursions specializing in international equestrian adventures to Europe and the Caribbean.
  • Federal City Tours - specializing in customized group tours to Washington, DC.
  • Fighter Command WWII Fighter Rides - Front Royal - enjoy a flight in a WWII AT-6 fighter trainer.
  • Further Travels Company - Rockville - offers Caribbean trips for singles from the same metropolitan area.
  • Georgetown House Tour - A tour of Georgetown's homes and gardens held on a weekend at the end of April. Different houses shown on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket includes afternoon tea.
  • Georgetown Walking Tours - highlighting local legends, history, and architecture.
  • Guided Tours of Washington DC - DC resident and licensed tour guide offers customized guided tours to families and small groups.
  • Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC Membership organization of licensed professional tour guides and tour operators. Includes information about the guild and about being a tour guide.
  • Hardtack Tours, Inc. - Front Royal - battlefield tours led by historians bring the civil war to life. One, two, and three day excursions.
  • Heritage Tours Ltd. - arranges tours of the Capital's historic buildings and monuments.
  • Historic Tours of America: Washington, DC Operates Old Town Trolley city tours and amphibious DC Duck land and water tours. Tour descriptions and online ticketing.
  • Outdoor Excursions - Boonsboro - offering local kayaking instruction and adventure travel in Costa Rica.
  • Points of Interest - historic tours of Washington DC and Maryland.
  • Potomac Eagle - Romney - narrated train excursion through the Highlands of West Virginia; from Romney to Petersburg and Moorefield.
  • River & Trail Outfitters - Knoxville - whitewater paddling and cross-country skiing trips, rentals, lessons.
  • River Riders, Inc. - Harpers Ferry - whitewater raft, canoe, kayak, and tube only one hour from Washington, DC and Baltimore.
  • Tour-One: White House Tours Narrated tours of the White House and DC monuments. Offers daytime, nighttime, and customized tour packages.
  • Tourmobile Sightseeing Operates daily narrated tours of major tourist sites. Information on tours offered, the stops along the way and buying tickets.
  • UC Tours Specializes in multi-cultural historic touring. Includes programs.
  • Washington DC Sightseeing - Potomac - MINO Publications presents Washington D.C. guide and souvenir books, guided walking tours, and public speaking by Anthony S. Pitch.
  • Washington Walks Guided walking tours. Information on the itineraries, schedules, and rates.
  • Wayfarers - non-profit bicycle-touring organization.
  • Zohery Tours International Inc. Offers multilingual tours and transportation. Includes rates, online reservations and a newsletter.

Bus Tours

Fishing Charters

Historical Tours

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