Virginia and the Capital Region
- ISBN-10
- 0864427697
- ISBN-13
- 9780864427694
- Category
- Guidebook
- Pages
- 656
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Authors
- Jeff Williams, Randall S. Peffer, Randy Peffer
Description
Showcases not just America ́s capital, but the wealth of sites and activities to be found in the surrounding states of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, from historic Jamestown to picturesque Chesapeake to the storied Shenandoah Valley. With - the best of DC, from museums on the Mall to dancing in divey nightclubs - all you need to roam, dine, drink and sleep your way through the US capital; - a detailed outdoor activities chapter with all the hot spots for hiking and biking, windsurfing and cross-country skiing, boating and bird-watching; - comprehensive coverage of wilderness areas, parks, forests and trails in some of America ́s most beautiful territory; - Civil War section describes the history of this epic conflict, with special attention to local battlefields.
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