What Will Your Washington DC Encounter Be? Meandering among museums and monuments with fellow global citizens in America's front yard, or hobnobbing and nose-rubbing with politicos, wannabe politicos and wannabe wannabe politicos? Creeping yourself out on The Exorcist steps - and beware a tipsy tumble, or chowing down on DC's infamous half smokes and chili dogs with Obama? Cocktail-swill and hip-shake the night away - the question is, hip-hop, salsa or lingala? Blaze the urban frontiers of up-and-coming 'hoods such as Columbia Heights and Northeast. Discover twice the city in half the time with a full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation. Our fabulous local author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs with unique itineraries and must-see highlights to help you make the most of a short trip. Locals offer insider-only perspectives, from a political journalist on the best celebrity - and Obama - spotting to a real estate developer on the next best 'hood.