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Book Synopsis: A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip. Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers. Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.
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Discover the rich history, captivating beauty, and vibrant culture of Washington DC with Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City. This travel guide is more than just a book - it's a keepsake that combines stunning watercolors and detailed sketches by artist Diana Gessler to bring the allure of our nation's capital to life. Whether you're a tourist looking to explore the famous landmarks or a local wanting to uncover hidden gems, this guide has it all.
From the iconic Cherry Blossom Festival to the mesmerizing Twilight Tattoo, featuring military pageants and performances, this guide covers all the must-see attractions that make Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. But it doesn't stop there! Get off the beaten path and discover the city's hidden treasures, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and the vibrant Eastern Market, where you can indulge in delicious local cuisine and browse through unique flea market finds.
With an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers, Very Washington DC is your ultimate companion to navigate the city. Whether you're planning your first trip or looking for a cherished reminder of the city's riches, this guidebook is a picture-perfect memento that captures the essence of America's hometown.
Experience the magic of Washington DC in a whole new way. Get your copy of Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the nation. Order now!
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