Nuts-and-bolts information to plan your trip, plus our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
Washington.org
Official tourism site for the city that includes local events, neighborhood information, maps, and general city information. www.washington.org
D.C. Government
City government site that offers links to all city-sanctioned travel sites. www.dc.gov
D.C. Visitor Information Center
Chamber of Commerce site that offers dining, accommodation, tours, and shopping information. www.dcvisit.com
Cultural Tourism D.C.
Guide to D.C.'s arts and culture scene, including events, tours, and historic neighborhoods. www.culturaltourismdc.org
The Virtual Tour of Washington, D.C.
3-D map of the National Mall; clicking on buildings opens links to each building's official website. www.ahp.gatech.edu/dc_map.html
Metrorail
Metrorail system map. www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm
The District.com
Suggestions for kid-friendly stops in the nation's capital. www.thedistrict.com/takethekids.html
WETA
See the smart side of the city through touring tips from WETA, the city's public broadcasting station. www.exploredc.org
National Parks Service
Visit the sites of the city with historic significance through suggestions by a coalition of the National Parks Service National Register of Historic Places and other historic preservation offices. www.cr.nps.gov/Nr/travel/wash
Local Media:
Washington Post
National news, business, arts, and sports; online component includes blogs and podcasts. www.washingtonpost.com
Express
Free daily distributed at all metro stations and owned by the Washington Post that includes very brief articles on news, business, arts, sports, shopping, and celebrities. www.readexpress.com
The Washington Times
National news and business. www.washingtontimes.com
The Politico
Covers national politics and lobbying. Distributed free three times a week (concentrated in the Capitol Hill area) while Congress is in session; sporadically when Congress isn't in. www.thepolitico.com
City Paper
Alternative free weekly, covering local-interest articles from graffiti artists to urban decay to city ordinances. Includes extensive listings of local arts, theater, movies (including all showtimes), and concerts. www.washingtoncitypaper.com
Washington Blade
Local and national news of particular interest to the gay community. www.washblade.com
