Lonely Planet City Washington, Dc

Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe s stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Karla Zimmerman, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book
Full color guide
Free pull-out city map
87 bars, lounges and clubs
35 pages of family-friendly attractions
24 free museums
3 miles of lawn on the National Mall
1 big, white house
Comprehensive map section
DC for Families Planning feature
Range of planning tools
In-depth coverage of top sights