Attorneys of Washington DC

Very Washington DC: A Celebration of the History and Culture of America's Capital City

Description

A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip.

Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers.

Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-08-22
Summary: "Brief yet informative; gorgeous water colors"

This was the first book about DC that I bought upon moving to the District, and the one that I use the most. I like that it is unlike any other guidebook, as it's filled with quick facts and great ideas for weekend excursions.

There's a lot to do, see, and know in DC, which can be overwhelming. I think that Gessler has done a great job of picking and choosing very interesting places and information to highlight in this little book. There's just enough historical background to be interesting but not boring--I really appreciate the author's succinctness. You learn what you need to without any fluff. I also like that it's divided into neighborhoods, which makes it easy to find something neat to do wherever you're at.

After over a year of living in the city, I still consult this book for ideas on what to do on the weekends. In fact, I have my "DC Bucket List" written within the pages and cross off items as I experience them. I sometimes throw it in my purse and take it with me when I'm out and about exploring (like today when I went to ride the boat at the C&O Canal). I doubt I would have ever known about certain things--like the Kilroy at the WWII monument or the spring grotto on the Capitol grounds--had I not stumbled across them in this book.

It also makes a great gift, as I've noticed that people are usually fascinated by the illustrations.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-03-06
Summary: "Very Washnngton DC: A Celebration of the Histor & Culture of America's Capital City"

The personally hand drawn and water colored illlustraions add so much to this book. It is chock full of divine illustrations.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-11-16
Summary: "Very wonderful!"

I just love the watercolors as well as the information. This is exactly the kind of guide book I enjoy. It hits on all the right places and the artwork is so wonderful you feel like you are there. I can't wait for the next one.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-07-27
Summary: "Five Star"

Great Fun! The best way to learn about America's capitol! A little bit of art, a little bit of trivia and a whole lot of fun! Inspiring for artists, too. Perfect for a class room, planning a vacation or for a history buff! Beautifully done! Wonderful!