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Holidays District Columbia  -  Travel information District of Columbia.

'D.C.' stands for the "District of Columbia", the federal district containing the city of Washington.

The District of Columbia, founded on July 16, 1790, is a federal district as specified by the United States Constitution. The U.S. Congress has ultimate authority over the District of Columbia, though it has delegated limited local rule to the municipal government.

The Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area includes the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.


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Car Rentals DC

 

 Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -   

More Rental Cars? See Car Rentals

Holiday Homes / Apartments

 Home Base Holidays
Home exchange vacations; enabling house swap holidays since 1985
 Home Exchange
 International Home Exchange
International Vacation Rentals & Home exchange

Hostels

 HI-USA  -  American affiliate of the Hostelling International network

Hotels in the District of Columbia

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

  -  Motel 6 and Red Roof

 Hotels.com  -   

More hotels? See Page Hotels.

National Parks / State Parks

 National Park Service
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere 
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

 -  Create your perfect trip to the District of Columbia  -  Flight, Hotel and Car




Local Travel Organizations / Tour Operators :

 Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC
 Bike the Sites  -  Guided Bike Tours and Bike Rental in Washington
 City Scooter Tours
Scooter and bike tours make the sites of the nation's capital accessible and fun for everyone. Visit the new World War II memorial, Lincoln Memorial, White House, US Capitol and more in the vehicle that suits you best -- a bicycle OR an electric convenience vehicle (mobility scooter). Knowledgeable and entertaining guides will escort you on your leisurely ride, providing historical facts, interesting stories, and little-known anecdotes.
 UC Tours  -  Tour Washington DC
 Official Tourism Site of Washington, DC [ Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation ]
Plan your vacation or a meeting. Find out where to eat, shop and stay.
 Chesapeake & Ohio Canal
Canal barges leave from the C & O Canal at 1057 Thomas Jefferson Street. Purchase tickets from the National Park Service Visitor's Center.
The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from western Maryland to the port of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of original structures, including locks, lockhouses, and aqueducts, serve as reminders of the canal's role as a transportation system during the Canal Era. In addition, the canal's towpath provides a nearly level, continuous trail through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley. Every year millions of visitors come to hike or bike the C&O Canal in order to enjoy the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available.
 Site Seeing Tours Inc. - The African American Heritage Tour Specialists
 ®Spies of Washington Tour
 Washington Walks
The best way to tour any historic city is by foot. Washington Walks provides visitors to the Nation's Capital with the ideal place to start. Licensed, knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the stories and sites found in the many beautiful and fascinating areas of Washington, D.C.

Travel Guides District of Columbia / Travel Related Books

 DC Sightseeing

Travel Guides USA [ Amazon.co.uk ]

The Rough Guide to the USA (Rough Guide Travel Guides) 
By Samantha Cook, Tim Perry (Editor), Greg Ward (Editor)
The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates
Paperback 1440 pages (October 28, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
USA (Lonely Planet Country Guides S.) 
By Loretta Chilcoat, Susan Derby, Beth Greenfield, Carolyn Hellor
This Lonely Planet guide covers all 50 U.S. states. It is packed with pre-trip planning advice, itinerary suggestions, distance charts and tips on the most interesting way of getting from A to B.
Paperback 1164 pages (March 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications 

Transportation / How do I travel to District of Columbia

  Washington Airport  -  Dulles International Airport [ Dulles, Virginia ]
 Washington Airport  -  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport [ Arlington, Virginia

 -  Flights District of Columbia
British Airways is the UK's largest international scheduled airline. Whether customers are in the air or on the ground, British Airways takes pride in providing an excellent service experience.

 -  Flight Tickets District of Columbia
American Airlines makes it easier than ever to visit the US - with up to 24 daily non-stop flights from the UK to over 200 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean and beyond - as you'd expect from the world's largest airline.

 
Whatever class you fly in with Virgin Atlantic, you'll always experience that little bit extra – a quality that sets Virgin Atlantic apart. Your journey begins as soon as you board your Virgin Atlantic flight – great entertainment, free drinks throughout the flight.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

International Rail  -  Rail passes, Trains and destinations, Plan your trip
Amtrak, America's leading train operator, offers a selection of rail passes for international travelers. The USA Rail Passes provide for travel in three different regions, or the entire United States, with varying travel durations.

 Amtrak  -  American Railways

 Greyhound Lines  -  Coach Line

 Maps of D.C [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]
 Mapblast! Driving Directions  -  streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
 Mc Nally - Route Planner Distrcit of Columbia / USA
 Multimap.com


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 DC Chamber of Commerce
Make the DC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center your first stop when you arrive! Located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, just two blocks from the National Mall and one block from the White House Visitor Center. Take the Metro and get off at the Federal Triangle stop--just walk out of the station and into the Reagan Building on the street level, and you're there!

 Visitor Information District of Columbia

 Official Tourism Site of Washington, DC [ Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation ]
Plan your vacation or a meeting. Find out where to eat, shop and stay.

 District of Columbia [ Government ]

 Alexandria - The Fun Side of the Potomac

 Adams Morgan
Community activities and news; sponsored by the Adams Morgan Community Association.
 Adams Morgan
Community businesses, services, and attractions.
 Anacostia
Photographs and articles about the history of this Southeast neighborhood
 Anacostia
Webpage with an overview of the history and architecture of Anacostia.
 Anacostia
An interactive site for local history research; sponsored by The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture.
 Anacostia
News, programs, and services provided by the Anacostia Economic Development Corporation
 Bloomingdale
Community news, calendar, resources, and even available real estate.
 Bloomingdale
History, community news and much more; sponsored by the Bloomingdale Boys Club.
 Burleith
Community calendar, newsletters, and other neighborhood resources; sponsored by the Burleith Citizens Association.
 Capitol Hill
Webpage with an overview of the history and architecture of Capitol Hill.
 Capitol Hill
"Voice of the Hill" website, a free community newspaper.
 Capitol Hill
Directory of businesses, services, and attractions; sponsored by CHAMPS (Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals).
 Chevy Chase
Community news, services, and events; sponsored by the Chevy Chase Citizens Association.
 Cleveland Park
Businesses, services, and attractions found in this Northwest neighborhood.
 Columbia Heights
The history and activities of Columbia Heights, a central city neighborhood.
 Downtown
Downtown DC's guide to shopping, dining, attractions, and much more.
 Downtown
An interactive map of Downtown attractions.
 Dupont Circle
Community news, calendar, and events; sponsored by the Dupont Circle Citizens Association.
 East of the River
Community information, programs, and accomplishments of the Washington East Foundation.
 Foxhall
Community news and neighborhood information; sponsored by the Foxhall Community Citizens Association.
 Georgetown
Community information and neighborhood attractions.
 Glover Park
Community history, news, events, and attractions.
 H Street NE
Community news, events, neighborhood initiatives, and merchant information.
 Hillcrest
History, local news, and neighborhood photos; sponsored by the Hillcrest Community Civic Association
 Lafayette Square
A consortium of neighborhood historic sites and museums; sponsored by Neighbors to the President.
 LeDroit Park
Webpage with an overview of the history and architecture of LeDroit Park.
 Logan Circle
Neighborhood history, community events calendar, and other resources; sponsored by the Logan Circle Community Association.
 Marshall Heights
News, programs, and services provided by the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization.
 Mount Pleasant
Community history and links to affiliated neighborhood organizations.
 Mt. Vernon Square
Community resources, maps, events, and calendars.
 Palisades
Community news, calendar, services, and resources; sponsored by the Palisades Citizens Association.
 Petworth
Neighborhood events, news, services, and even available real estate.
 Shaw
Community news, information, and services.
 Sixteenth Street
Webpage with an overview of the history and architecture of Sixteenth Street Historical District.
 Southwest
History, community news, services, and attractions; sponsored by the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly.
 Stanton Park
Community news, links, and information; sponsored by the Stanton Park Neighborhood Association.
 Takoma Park
Webpage with an overview of the history and architecture of Takoma Park.
 U Street/Cardoza
Community news, services, and attractions; sponsored by the Cardozo Shaw neighborhood Association.
 Woodley Park
Community news, links, and services; sponsored by the Woodley Park Community Association.
 Woodley Park
Community resources, services, and attractions.

 News  -  Progressive Review
Over 40 years inside the beltway, out of the loop & ahead of the curve. An online journal of alternative news & information
 News  -  Washington Post Online
 Radio
 TV
 University
 Zoo  -  National Zoo
The National Zoo is a beautiful urban park offering family fun and excitement, stimulating education programs, and a peaceful place to enjoy nature. There is something new to discover on every visit.
The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian includes 18 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo.

Cuisine - DC Recipes

 The First American Cookbook: A Facsimile of "American Cookery," 1796 by Amelia Simmons / Mary Tolford Wilson.
Paperback: Dover Publications, 01 August, 1984

 Historic American Recipes 
Apple-Fritters | Dough-Nuts | Cocoa-nut Drops | Molasses Gingerbread | Common Gingerbread | Election Cake | Indian Meal Pudding | Fried Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Pie | Beef-Stake | German Chicken Stew | Jack Rabbit Stew | To Roast a Pig | Broiled Scrod | To boil a Cod's Head.

History

 National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.

Music, Arts & Culture, Entertainment

 Capital Region USA
 Cultural Tourism DC
 Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

 Ticketplace.org
The Washington area's only authorized 1/2 price ticket outlet, TICKETplace is a service of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington in partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Washington Post, and Ticketmaster. Since 1981, TICKETplace has served as the region's only discounted ticket outlet for arts organizations.

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory

 Washington DC City Pages
 Washington DC Registry.com
 DC Guide

 American Discovery Trail
The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a new breed of national trail — part city, part small town, part forest, part mountains, part desert — all in one trail. Its 6,800+ miles of continuous, multi-use trail stretches from Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California. It reaches across America, linking community to community in the first coast to coast, non-motorized trail. The ADT provides trail users the opportunity to journey into the heart of all that is uniquely American — its culture, heritage, landscape and spirit.
 Online Highways  -  destination guides
 Roadside America  -  online guide to offbeat tourist attractions
 Theme Parks USA
Directory of Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks & Zoos


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