Washington on Foot - Sixth Edition, Revised and Updated: 24 Walking Tours and Maps of Washington, Dc

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William Bonstra (William Bonstra) Judith Meany (Judith Meany)

Washington on Foot - Sixth Edition, Revised and Updated

24 Walking Tours and Maps of Washington, Dc

William Bonstra (William Bonstra), Judith Meany (Judith Meany)

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Smithsonian Books
05 March 2024

Memorials, monuments; History; Travel & holiday

An essential walking tour guide to one of the most walkable and historic cities in the US, perfect for first-time visitors and longtime residents alike

An essential walking tour guide to one of the most walkable and historic cities in the US, perfect for first-time visitors and longtime residents alike

This updated 6th edition of the perennial favorite Washington on Foot features 24 user-friendly maps, including new content on the Wharf, the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, H Street NE, and the Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood.

With architectural illustrations and fascinating information on the city's history and culture, Washington on Foot makes touring DC (and its neighboring Old Town Alexandria and Takoma Park) easy, entertaining, and educational. The book guides readers on how to best appreciate all the city has to offer, from familiar monuments and museums to hidden gems and lesser-known historic sites and neighborhoods. Some exciting stops include-

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

US Botanic Garden

Dumbarton Oaks

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Friendship Firehouse

Mexican Cultural Institute

Old Georgetown Incinerator

U Street NW

There's no better way to experience the history and culture of the nation's capital than to walk through it and catch details you might miss otherwise. Washington on Foot highlights those details, large and small, to make for an unbeatable DC experience.

Edited by: William Bonstra (William Bonstra), Judith Meany (Judith Meany)
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 133mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781588347367
ISBN 10: 1588347362
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

WILLIAM J. BONSTRA is an architect and founder of Bonstra | Haresign Architects, a nationally recognized architecture firm where he leads the design and implementation of complex, historic, mixed-use residential and commercial projects with unique zoning and historic preservation requirements. He and his work have been recognized with over one hundred national and regional awards for contemporary design, historic renovation, and adaptive use of urban projects. JUDITH MEANY retired in 2018 as professor of practice in the School of Architecture and Planning at the Catholic University of America, where she created and directed the master of architecture graduate program with a real estate development concentration.

Reviews for Washington on Foot - Sixth Edition, Revised and Updated: 24 Walking Tours and Maps of Washington, Dc

WASHINGTON POST ""A wealth of information, attractive maps, and line drawings of various points of interest."" WASHINGTON TIMES ""A delightful 'must' for anyone wanting to explore the nation's capital."" WASHINGTONIAN ""This guidebook is one of the best."" NEW YORK TIMES ""Excellent maps.""