DK Travel : Washington, D.C.

A symbol of democracy the world over and the seat of American government, Washington, D.C. confronts visitors with stirring icons and monuments at every turn. This sparkling self-styled city on the Potomac River is full of marble and light, with beautiful landscaping touches and centuries-old architecture. Built on top of former swampland, Washington was deliberately designed into quadrants, with the US Capitol at its hub. Its many unmissable sights provide unparalleled access to the workings of government, internationally famed museums with priceless exhibits, and the cultural and spiritual foundations of the city and the nation.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

This city on the Rappahannock River offers colonial homes, moving Civil War sites, and a downtown filled with shops and restaurants. A marked walking tour lays out milestones in the city’s history.
Freer Gallery of Art

The amazing Peacock Room is among the finest and most subtle examples of interior design found anywhere in the city. Created for a London home by James McNeill Whistler, and recreated here, the elegantly painted walls and ceiling served as a complement to a collection of blue-and-white porcelain. A discerning collection of works from Asia fills the spacious display areas.
Freeze-Dried Astronaut Ice Cream

Everyone should try this at least once. It has an odd texture but it really is a dessert treat for space-farers. In the National Air and Space Museum.
Friendship Heights

This area in the far northwest of the city is home to some of the most elegant and exclusive retail outlets in the city. Mazza Gallerie is a small, upscale mall at 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Kron Chocolatier is here, along with Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store, and Williams-Sonoma Grande Cuisine. Other stores on Wisconsin Avenue include Tiffany & Co (No. 5500), St- Laurent Rive Gauche (No. 5516), and Cartier (No.5454).
Full Kee

This Chinatown restaurant serves outstanding soups assembled at an open station.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

George Washington was a patron of this former tavern. The older of the two colonial buildings, dating from 1770, was a going concern six years before the Declaration of Independence. The second building houses a restaurant that serves food typical of the 18th century.
Gala Hispanic Theater

The recipient of a huge number of awards, this theater mounts works in Spanish with simultaneous English translation. Brilliant productions of works from the classical to the absurd attract a diverse audience.
Galileo

Exceptional modern Italian food. The kitchen has a small demonstration cooking area, where chefs prepare a tasting menu in view of the diners.
Galileo

Classic northern Italian cooking. The menu is determined by in-season ingredients.
Garden Café

This little restaurant in the National Gallery of Art has the choice of a good buffet or a traditional à la carte menu. Surroundings of greenery combine with lofty ceilings.

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