Download or read book Peaceful Places Washington D C written by Judy Colbert and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native Washingtonians Judy Colbert and Denis Collins have grown up and lived amid some of the most exciting sightseeing in the country--in their own grand urban backyard. They share this knowledge in Peaceful Places: Washington, DC. Now readers can enjoy the sights without being elbow-to-elbow with visitors from around the country and the world. Their diverse peaceful "finds" unfold in 12 categories of tranquil spots: Day Trips & Overnights, Enchanting Walks, Historic Sites, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Habitats, Parks and Gardens, Quiet Tables, Reading Rooms, Scenic Vistas, Shops & Services, Spiritual Enclaves, and Urban Surprises. Readers will find places that please the senses of smell, touch, hearing, sight, and taste. In addition to the beautifully written site descriptions, the concise entries also include vital information such as locations for the nearest Metro stations or local parking facilities, admission charges (and any free times), and operating hours. Plus, the authors provide a "peacefulness rating" based on three criteria: always peaceful, usually quite tranquil, or peaceful during the times or seasons specified in the peaceful place entry description. The entries are arranged three ways: alphabetically by name; by category (see all 12 listed above); and by area (keyed to the guidebook's maps). That is so readers can pick a quiet spot according to interest, mood, and location. Although most of the attractions are in the downtown, National Mall, and northwest sections of Washington, many escapes are located beyond those perimeters and on into Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland. Peaceful Places: Washington, DC is not a coffee-table book. It's one to keep in the car, the briefcase, the backpack, or the purse. Whether the reader is a native, who has lived in D.C. long enough to be considered a native, or is a visitor with only a few hours between business meetings or a hectic tourist schedule, this book will be a treasured asset.
Download or read book Peaceful Places Los Angeles written by Laura Randall and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During her 1930s screenwriting days in Hollywood, wordsmith Dorothy Parker famously pegged Los Angeles as "72 suburbs in search of a city." Today even more communities radiate from the downtown core, creating a metropolitan universe of noise, speed, and congestion amid the glitter and bling. Los Angeles–based author Laura Randall knows just where to go for some urban stress relief. The second in a new guidebook series spotlighting calming sites in major U.S. cities, Peaceful Places: Los Angeles serves up a medley of soothing sanctuaries, panoramic vistas, fragrant gardens, restorative hideaways, and unexpected urban oases. Altogether, the entries present a feast for all five of the senses — not to mention the sixth sense, that perception that "this place quiets my soul."
Download or read book Peaceful Places Washington D C written by Judy Colbert and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native Washingtonians Judy Colbert and Denis Collins have grown up and lived amid some of the most exciting sightseeing in the country--in their own grand urban backyard. They share this knowledge in Peaceful Places: Washington, DC. Their diverse peaceful "finds" unfold in 12 categories of tranquil spots: Day Trips & Overnights, Enchanting Walks, Historic Sites, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Habitats, Parks and Gardens, Quiet Tables, Reading Rooms, Scenic Vistas, Shops & Services, Spiritual Enclaves, and Urban Surprises. Each entry includes vital information such as locations for the nearest Metro stations or local parking facilities, admission charges (and any free times), and operating hours. Plus, the authors provide a “peacefulness rating” based on three criteria: always peaceful, usually quite tranquil, or peaceful during the times or seasons specified in the peaceful place entry description. Peaceful Places: Washington, DC is not a coffee-table book. It’s one to keep in the car, the briefcase, the backpack, or the purse. Whether the reader is a native, who has lived in D.C. long enough to be considered a native, or is a visitor with only a few hours between business meetings or a hectic tourist schedule, this book will be a treasured asset.
Download or read book 10Best Washington DC written by 10Best and published by BookPros, LLC. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Washington, DC's best restaurants, nightclubs, sights and activities, day trips and more. Concise ranked recommendations, contact details, maps, traveler tips, city overview and access to online resources.
Download or read book The Unoffical Guide to Washington D C written by Joe Surkiewicz and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1999-02-26 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World® "A Tourist's Best Friend!" —Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" —The New York Times The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to Washington, D.C. Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Information that's candid, critical, and totally objective Hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality—plus secrets for getting the lowest possible rate More than 75 restaurants reviewed in detail and ranked A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights—with helpful hints for making the most of your time The inside story on where you can watch your government at work Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily—including complete details on the Metro Tips on exploring Washington's beautiful parks and gardens The best places to play golf and tennis, go boating, and work out Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids Advice on how to plan and make the most of your business trip Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Washington, D.C.—the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be. Find us online at www.frommers.com
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Download or read book Mayor for Life written by Marion Barry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four-time mayor of Washington, DC, Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack cocaine in a downtown hotel room with a mistress, Marion Barry Jr. has led a controversial career. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, DC, where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics. In Mayor for Life, Marion Barry, Jr. tells all—including the story of his campaigns for mayor of Washington, his ultimate rise to power, his personal struggles and downfalls, and the night of embarrassment, followed by his term in federal prison and ultimately a victorious fourth term as mayor. From the man who, despite the setbacks, boldly served the community of Washington, DC, this is his full story of courage, empowerment, hope, tragedy, triumph, and inspiration.
Download or read book Good Night Washington DC written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night Books. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming and educational board book delights young readers in a tour around the magnificent city of Washington, DC. Children will be lulled into a peaceful night's sleep after visiting the capital's most treasured icons and landmarks, including the National Zoo, Library of Congress, the White House, National Mall, Washington Monument, Museum of National History, Air and Space Museum, Lincoln Memorial, and more.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Washington D C written by Joe Surkiewicz and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This candid, value-conscious guide to D.C. gives you the inside story on where to catch the U.S. government at work, complete information on Washington's cultural and historic sights, and much more. It includes an invaluable rating system to help find the top hotels and restaurants and advice on how to get around quickly and easily.
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Download or read book Mr Boddington s Studio Washington DC ABCs written by Mr. Boddington's Studio and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Air and Space Museum! Ben's Chili Bowl! Capitol Hill! Based on the chic designs of Mr. Boddington's Studio, this board book brings to the life the ABCs of the capital city, Washington, D.C. This board book teaches the letters of the alphabet with illustrations of people, places, and things unique to nation's capital. It is the perfect gift for policy wonks, politics nerds, and the little ones who love them.
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Download or read book Reveille in Washington written by Margaret Leech and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1860: The American capital is sprawling, fractured, squalid, colored by patriotism and treason, and deeply divided along the political lines that will soon embroil the nation in bloody conflict. Chaotic and corrupt, the young city is populated by bellicose congressmen, Confederate conspirators, and enterprising prostitutes. Soldiers of a volunteer army swing from the dome of the Capitol, assassins stalk the avenues, and Abraham Lincoln struggles to justify his presidency as the Union heads to war. Reveille in Washington focuses on the everyday politics and preoccupations of Washington during the Civil War. From the stench of corpse-littered streets to the plunging lace on Mary Lincoln’s evening gowns, Margaret Leech illuminates the city and its familiar figures—among them Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, William Seward, and Mary Surratt—in intimate and fascinating detail. Leech’s book remains widely recognized as both an impressive feat of scholarship and an uncommonly engrossing work of history.
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