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.

Abraham Lincoln

The marble vision dominates Lincoln’s memorial.
Adams Inn

A European-style small hotel, with 27 rooms. The hotel spreads over three 100-year-old townhouses. Convenient to Adams Morgan and the Zoo. Many rooms share a bath but have a sink in the room.
ADC Map and Travel Center

Maps and travel guides detail everything from the streets of Jakarta to the interstates of Iowa. Many are beautiful in themselves, and all are practical.
Affrica – African Art

This Dupont Circle gallery specializes in authentic African artifacts of the finest quality. The fabrics are astonishing in design and execution. Masks, sculptures, and jewelry are equally fine.
African-American Civil War Memorial

“The Spirit of Freedom,” a 1996 sculpture by Ed Hamilton, depicts African-American Union soldiers facing their enemies.
Aiko’s Bed & Breakfast

Hosted by Aiko Ichimura, this captivating B&B is warmly furnished with Japanese influences. Breakfast is an occasion. TV/VCR provided.
Albert Einstein

This 1979 bronze by Robert Berks shows the great thinker in front of the National Academy of Sciences.
Alleys and Carriageways

The alleys of Capitol Hill were notorious in the 19th century for their squalid and cramped residences. Today, those sites have been turned into charming little homes.
America

An enormous restaurant with an enormous menu – over 100 entrées – spread over three stories of Union Station and on to a walkway in good weather. Traditional American fare, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, to New American cuisine.
Anacostia Museum and Center for African-American History and Culture

This museum explores the role that African-Americans have played in the culture of the nation. Temporary exhibitions examine specific events or survey the work of important black artists.

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