This weekend, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.
To get you in the mood, we’ve assembled the definitive guide to Washington, D.C.’s restaurants, cultural centers, hotels, monuments, and thrown in a whole slew of tips on how to travel better when you’re in the city.
So read on for our complete guide to Washington, D.C.
For a great overview of the city, start with our Off the Brochure Travel Guide to Washington, D.C. As part of our Off the Brochure series, this guide will help you find the city’s gems that aren’t in the glossy brochures, but should still be on your radar.
And of course, for the real inside scoop, you need to ask the people who know: the locals. With a lineup of locals that include The Washingtonian‘s Community Editor, Emily Leaman, and a former staffer in the White House Social Office of President Clinton, Ann Cochran, we’ve got a great selection of eclectic spots sure to pique your interest. View our Ask the Locals City Guide: Washington, D.C. here.
Speaking of photography, don’t miss Lee Foster’s 10 Tips on How to View, Photograph the Icons of Washington, D.C. Not only will you find photography tips that will help you take better pictures, you’ll get advice on great views and good times to visit some of the city’s most popular landmarks.
If you tire easily or have mobility problems, don’t miss our patriotic guide to America’s Accessible Heritage.
Don’t miss Peter’s June 12, 2010 radio show from Washington, DC:
Looking for a cheap way to get to our capital city? There are some new transportation options for the city. Is it time to get on the bus, Gus? Check out Evaluating One-Dollar Bus Fares From New York to D.C.
Of course, if you’re planning a Washington, D.C. vacation, you’ll need to know where to eat? You’ll find a slew of dining options for every meal in Three Days, Nine Meals: Power Dining in Washington, D.C.
If you’re interested in an eco-travel experience in our nation’s capital, don’t miss: Capital Green: Washington, D.C.’s Eco-Tourism Cred. Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett explores the ins and outs of what’s new and what’s green in DC.
Sometimes it seems as if President Obama was just elected, and sometimes it seems he’s been in office for years. Get a glimpse of our nation’s capital as the 44th President of the United States was sworn in with Washington, D.C. Travel Tips for Obama’s Inauguration and Beyond. Ann Cochran will take you behind the scenes of the city’s hot dining establishments, its museums and lesser-known landmarks, as well as offer helpful tips on the city’s transportation system.
Of course, it wasn’t just President Obama who took the oath of office that day, Vice-President Joe Biden became the 47th Vice-President that day, too. And while President Obama’s background has been much-discussed, Vice-President Biden’s is much less well known. So if you’re in Washington, D.C., consider a side trip to Travel Joe Biden’s Delaware. It’s easy to follow in Biden’s footsteps (or rather, train tracks) up to Wilmington, Delaware, via Amtrak, just as Biden did regularly as a Senator. For more on local Amtrak service, check out the Top 5 (and 5 Worst) On-Time Amtrak Routes.
Among the most recent additions to D.C.’s major landmarks is the Capitol Visitor’s Center. The Center’s CEO, Terri Rouse, will join Peter for his latest show and might be able to shed some light on Sen. Harry Reid’s Smelly Tourists and the Capitol Visitor’s Center.
And as you might expect, this isn’t Peter’s first trip to Washington, D.C. Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio was in town a little more than a year ago, and you can listen to the show online here:
Finally, don’t miss Peter’s broadcast from Washington, D.C., this weekend. Check out his radio show page for more information or click here to check out a list of his guests.
