Basics

Getting There
Lonely Planet
Flight information for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport

Determining Time Difference
World Time Server
The current date and time in D.C.

Checking Weather Forecasts
The Weather Channel
Seven-day forecast, current weather conditions, satellite maps, and severe-weather alerts, as reported by the Weather Channel

Essentials

Where to Eat
Restaurant Row
An extensive restaurant directory that’s searchable by cuisine type, location, or restaurant name—plus, restaurant menus, pictures, and reviews

World Executive
Listings of restaurants (mostly upscale) with phone numbers and addresses—plus, links to D.C. hotels, attractions, photographs, and more

Where to Stay
Washington Hotels
Descriptions, rates, photographs, and contact information for D.C. hotels

Hotel Discounts
Allows users to search for D.C. hotels by check-in date, quality rating, name, or availability

Getting There and Getting Around
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Details on D.C.’s Metro rail and bus systems, with information on fares, schedules, and maps

Things To Do

Attractions
123 Washington D.C.
Gives various links for information on such D.C.-area attractions as the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, White House, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Smithsonian Institution

Cultural Activities
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet’s take on the capital city’s cultural offerings

DCPages.com
Links to galleries and artists’ home pages—plus, theater, symphony, opera, and dance-performance information

Smithsonian Institution
The official Web site of the Smithsonian Institution—information on museums, educational opportunities, exhibits, events, and activities

Recreation
4 Anything Network
Links for information on D.C.’s professional sports teams, sporting events, and a roller-skating club

Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Links to D.C.’s sailing and boating clubs—plus, information on boat rentals

Nightlife and Entertainment
DC Nites
Information on live music venues, nightclubs, and dance clubs—with information on cover charges, club descriptions, and hours of operation

WashingtonPost.com
Descriptions, addresses, and phone numbers for bars, pubs, dance clubs, pool halls, and concert venues

Travel Resources

Map Links
Washington, D.C.—The American Experience
Colorful maps of the Metro system, National Mall, Dupont Circle, and Georgetown areas

National Geographic Store
National Geographic’s online store, an easy way to order the Washington, D.C., Tourist and Metropolitan Map and Destination City Map: Washington, D.C.

Media

Books
National Geographic Store
National Geographic’s online store, an easy way to order National Geographic’s Driving Guide: Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware

Newspapers
The Washington Post
The Washington Post online

The Washington Times
The Washington Times online

Magazines
Washingtonian
The online version of Washingtonian magazine, with articles on restaurants, arts, travel, recreation, health, and shopping

Travel Guides

For More Information
Washington, D.C.—The American Experience
Information on accommodations, dining, shopping, transportation, tours, and festivals

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