DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you create your own unique trip.

Your journey starts here. This new edition of our Washington, DC guide, packed with colour photography, DK's iconic illustrations and detailed maps, has been expertly updated so you won't miss a thing.

• Gorgeous, all-new colour photography so you can imagine yourself there
• Reasons to love Washington, DC: world-class museums, the magnificent Mall, watching government in action, cherry trees in bloom - what will yours be?
• See Washington, DC from a different angle: 18 pages of fresh ideas for exploring the city
• A year-long calendar of events in Washington, DC gives a selection of local events and festivals for all seasons
• Sturdy, laminated pull-out city map gives transport information and a Metro map
• Expert advice covers the practical stuff: get ready, get around, and stay safe
• Detailed colour maps help you navigate the city with ease
• Expert tips to make memories that last - where to snap and share the perfect photo, take in stunning views, and escape the crowds
• The most authentic places to stay, eat, drink and shop
• Easy-to-follow walks and itineraries take you on a tour of each area, with plenty of food and drink stops en route.
• Hand-drawn illustrations show the inside of the must-see attractions, including the United States Capitol, the White House, Washington National Cathedral, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
• Covers Capitol Hill, the Mall, South of the Mall, Penn Quarter, the White House and Foggy Bottom, the Northwest, Georgetown, beyond the centre, and sights beyond the city

Planning a shorter break? Try our Top 10 Washington, DC.