Washington on Foot - Sixth Edition, Revised and Updated: 24 Walking Tours and Maps of Washington, Dc
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Washington on Foot - Sixth Edition, Revised and Updated: 24 Walking Tours and Maps of Washington, Dc
By (Author) William Bonstra
Edited by Judith Meany
Smithsonian Books
Smithsonian Books
5th March 2024
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Travel and holiday
History
910.9753
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 133mm, Height 229mm
Description
An essential walking tour guide to one of the most walkable and historic cities in the US, perfect for first-time visitors and longtime residents alike This updated 6th edition of the perennial favorite Washington on Foot features 24 user-friendly maps, including new content on the Wharf, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, H Street NE, and the Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood. With architectural illustrations and fascinating information on the city's history and culture, Washington on Foot makes touring DC (and its neighboring Old Town Alexandria and Takoma Park) easy, entertaining, and educational. The book guides readers on how to best appreciate all the city has to offer, from familiar monuments and museums to hidden gems and lesser-known historic sites and neighborhoods. Some exciting stops include- The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception US Botanic Garden Dumbarton Oaks National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Friendship Firehouse Mexican Cultural Institute Old Georgetown Incinerator U Street NW There's no better way to experience the history and culture of the nation's capital than to walk through it and catch details you might miss otherwise. Washington on Foot highlights those details, large and small, to make for an unbeatable DC experience.
Reviews
WASHINGTON POST
"A wealth of information, attractive maps, and line drawings of various points of interest."
WASHINGTON TIMES
"A delightful 'must' for anyone wanting to explore the nation's capital."
WASHINGTONIAN
"This guidebook is one of the best."
NEW YORK TIMES
"Excellent maps."
Author Bio
JUDITH MEANY is Professor of Practice in the School of Architecture and Planning at The Catholic University of America where she is the creator and directer of the Master of Architecture with a Real Estate Development Concentration.
