Honest and Outspoken Advice from the Unofficial Experts Written by Washington, D.C.'s Renee Sklarew, this is the insider's guide to Washington at its best. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously rating and ranking everything, including attractions. The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C., digs deeper and offers more than any other guide. With an Unofficial Guide, you know what's available in every category, from the best to the worst. Step-by-step detailed plans allow you to make the most of your time in Washington, D.C. This Book Includes Detailed descriptions of more than 50 hotels in Washington's most popular neighborhoods-plus proven strategies for getting the best rate A complete guide to Washington's cultural and historic sights-with helpful hints for making the most of your time-plus comprehensive reviews of Washington's most popular attractions Proven strategies for enjoying Washington with your kids Everything you need to know to get around quickly and easily-including complete details on the Metro Detailed reviews of more than 50 restaurants-a complete dining guide within the guide-plus recommendations for fast-casual dining by neighborhood Expert advice on the best neighborhoods for shopping and nightlife OVER 6 MILLION UNOFFICIAL GUIDES SOLD! "A Tourist's Best Friend!" -Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" -The New York Times

From Downtown through the suburbs to the mountains in the west and the marshlands in the east, the Washington metro area has something to offer anyone looking for a good hike. Part of the most comprehensive hiking series in print, the 3rd edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Washington, D.C. is a complete revision by local travel writers Rachel Cooper and Renee Sklarew. The new issue features a wider collection of trails specifically designed for day trips. With options that range from easy to challenging, families and serious hikers will find both inspiration and detailed information to guide their exploration of the many trails within roughly an hour's drive of the metro area. Get the most up-to-date hiking information in the new edition including: 23 new hikes including metro and wheelchair accessible trails Revised routes with many loop trails Updated maps and new photos Detailed directions and information about hours, facilities and restrictions Descriptions of flora, fauna and wildlife hikers are likely to see Options for additional activities and points of interest nearby Readers looking for new places to explore will discover a bounty of sites, some well-known and beloved, while others remain hidden gems ripe for exploration.