Lonely Planet Pocket Washington, DC

Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Washington, DC.

 

Imagine a place where majestic monuments meet cool live-music joints and sprawling national parks share the stage with summertime festivals. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travelers and locals who have visited the United States Botanic Garden, shopped at 14th Street Farmers Market, and stepped into the Library of Congress. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

 

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:

 

Exciting 'Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Washington, DC
Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including The White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travelers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
Covers: The White House Area & Foggy Bottom; National Mall; Penn Quarter & Chinatown; Southwest DC & the Stadium District; Capitol Hill; Northeast DC; Adams Morgan & the U Street Corridor; Downtown & Dupont Circle; Georgetown


Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighborhood by neighborhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC.

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Washington, DC.

This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from stepping onto the floor of the beautiful main reading room in the Liberty of Congress; to exploring the female artistic narratives at the National Museum of Women in the Arts; and hitting up the ultra-hip Union Market for food and drinks on the rooftop.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC travel guide:

Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Washington, DC effortlessly
Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Washington, DC
Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including The White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the National Air and Space Museum
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Covers: The White House Area & Foggy Bottom; National Mall; Penn Quarter & Chinatown; Southwest DC & the Stadium District; Capitol Hill; Northeast DC; Adams Morgan & the U Street Corridor; Downtown & Dupont Circle; Georgetown
 

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Washington, DC.