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ОглавлениеWalking Washington, D.C.: 30 treks to the newly revitalized capital’s cultural icons, natural spectacles, urban treasures, and hidden gems
Copyright © 2016 by Barbara J. Saffir
Project editor: Holly Cross; proofreader: Emily Beaumont; indexer: Ann Cassar
Cover and interior photos: copyright © by Barbara J. Saffir, except where noted
Author photo: copyright © by Steve Heap
Cartographer: Steve Jones
Original cover and interior design: Larry B. Van Dyke and Lisa Pletka
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Saffir, Barbara J.
Walking Washington, D.C.: 30 treks to the newly revitalized capital’s cultural icons, natural spectacles, urban treasures, and hidden gems/Barbara J. Saffir.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-89997-765-2—ISBN 0-89997-765-0—ISBN 978-0-89997-766-9 (eISBN)
1. Washington (D.C.)—Guidebooks. 2. Walking—Washington (D.C.)—Guidebooks. I. Title.
F192.3.S228 2015
917.5304’44—dc23
2015008838
Manufactured in the United States of America
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Cover photos: Front, clockwise from top left: Blue crabs at seafood market on Southwest Waterfront, The White House from Lafayette Park, Library of Congress, U.S. Capitol, Washington National Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery, aerial view of The National Mall. Back, top to bottom: Yards Park bridge, giant panda at Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Japanese stone lantern and cherry trees at Tidal Basin.
Frontispiece: Supreme Court (see Walk 23, Capitol Hill)
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SAFETY NOTICE Although Wilderness Press and the author have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this book is accurate at press time, they are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience that may occur to anyone while using this book. You are responsible for your own safety and health while following the walking trips described here. Always check local conditions, know your own limitations, and consult a map.