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Washington, D.C. can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, so many historic sights, so many working government buildings to see--not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes--just coming up with a plan can be stressful. That's where Frommer's comes in. We've hired an expert local journalist to supply the advice and details you need to create the right vacation for you. These include strategies for seeing the iconic sights without fighting the crowds; places that only locals know about; and smart itineraries so you can make the most of your time in the city.
About the author
Washington D.C. writer
Meredith Pratt works as a free-lance journalist, and she is the author of several Frommer's guidebooks to D.C. Her work has also appeared in the American Library Association's conference magazine,
WebMD, the Magazine,
Washington Flyer,
Home & Design, and other regional, trade, and online publications.
As a resident of the D.C. area fro nearly 20 years, she has covered D.C.'s evolution from a political town at best to an international hotspot, with monuments and memorials but also star chefs, global clout, and silent acclaim.
She lives in Silver Sporing, Maryland, and is the mother of three amazing little girls - who are her world and take up all her time when she's not writing -- plus way too many pets to count.
