Washington, DC

Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe s stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Karla Zimmerman, Lonely Planet Writer Our PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book Full color guideFree pull-out city map87 bars, lounges and clubs35 pages of family-friendly attractions24 free museums3 miles of lawn on the National Mall1 big, white houseComprehensive map sectionDC for Families Planning featureRange of planning toolsIn-depth coverage of top sights