Think you know Washington, D.C.?

Have you stumbled upon D.C.’s “secret” tax-free shopping? Want to learn how best to snag a visit to the White House or one of Washington’s 171 embassies? Do you know where some Supreme Court justices like to dine? In "Walking Washington, D.C.," author and insider Barbara J. Saffir gives the low-down on all this and much more as she leads urban adventurers on 30 self-guided tours that blend culture, nature, newsy tidbits, and plain old fun.

In addition to serving up the revitalized capital’s beloved cultural icons, this first-of-its-kind D.C. guidebook also treats readers to a yummy buffet of lesser-known fun facts that bring the city alive. From the majestic monuments of the National Mall and the magical historic district of Georgetown to the colorful neighborhoods of Adams Morgan, U Street, Penn Quarter, and D.C.’s coolest new riverfront neighborhoods, this Metro-friendly guide is an indispensable road map for visitors and Washingtonians alike.  

Barbara J. Saffir has been exploring D.C.’s urban treasures and its softer side for the Washington Post, other publications, and herself for three decades. As a former reporter, political researcher, architecture critic, and nature photographer, she has always adored sharing adventures and discoveries that inspire people to say, “Wow!” She lives in Fairfax, VA.

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