DK Top 10 Washington, DC

Author DK Travel
Paperback
$15.99 US
On sale Aug 26, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780241738542
Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the world, is renowned for its remarkable architecture and monuments, museums and green spaces. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around America's capital city with absolute ease.

Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Washington, DC into helpful lists of ten—from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and, of course, historic homes and buildings.

You'll discover:
• Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week
• Top 10 lists of Washington, DC's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the United States Capitol, the White House, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of American History, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of Natural History, the Washington National Cathedral, the National Zoological Park, the Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Vernon
• Washington, DC's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing
• Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including green spaces, festivals and cultural events, hidden gems off the beaten path and things to do for free
• A laminated pull-out map of Washington, DC and its environs, plus six full-color neighborhood maps
Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
• A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

Looking for more on Washington, DC's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Washington, DC.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the world, is renowned for its remarkable architecture and monuments, museums and green spaces. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around America's capital city with absolute ease.

Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Washington, DC into helpful lists of ten—from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat, shops and, of course, historic homes and buildings.

You'll discover:
• Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day-trip, a weekend, or a week
• Top 10 lists of Washington, DC's must-sees, including detailed descriptions of the United States Capitol, the White House, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of American History, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of Natural History, the Washington National Cathedral, the National Zoological Park, the Arlington National Cemetery, and Mount Vernon
• Washington, DC's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing
• Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip-including green spaces, festivals and cultural events, hidden gems off the beaten path and things to do for free
• A laminated pull-out map of Washington, DC and its environs, plus six full-color neighborhood maps
Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
• A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

Looking for more on Washington, DC's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Washington, DC.

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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel