Web Directory

» A Historical Tour of Our Nation's Capital
   Virtual tour of the White House area, Capitol Hill, the National Mall and downtown. Has overview of each area followed by description of individual tour stops. Site developed by students for entry in the ThinkQuest website-building competition.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/2813/

» African American Heritage Trail, Washington, DC
   A guide to significant sites in Washington related to African American history. One of a series of illustrated booklets produced by Cultural Tourism DC.
   http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/usr_doc/AAHT_OCT_07_FINALsp.pdf

» America's Homepage
   Take a virtual field trip to the nation's capital; map of buildings and monuments with links to pictures and descriptions.
   http://ahp.gatech.edu/

» DC Guide
   360-degree virtual photo-tours of selected tourist sites and some restaurants, with maps and basic information about each.
   http://www.dcguide.com/

» German-American Sites in Washington, DC
   A virtual tour of sites connected to German-American history in Washington. Clickable map leads to site descriptions, information on connections with German-American public figures, merchants and architects and photos. From the site of the Goethe Institut
   http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/pro/vtour/dc1/index.htm

» Historic Medical Sites
   Virtual tour of thirty landmark sites. Descriptions, history, photos, maps, and Metro information. National Library of Medicine site.
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/medtour/medtour.html

» Must See Washington DC
   Travel guide covers attractions, transportation, hotels, neighborhoods and maps.
   http://www.mustseewashingtondc.com

» Naked Washington DC
   CD of pictures and stories of the nude statues around the city.
   http://www.nakedwashington.com/

» Soul Of America - Washington, DC
   Locates local Afrocentric resources - the arts, cultural sites, churches, historic sites, black owned restaurants, nightclubs, radio stations, shops, and galleries.
   http://www.soulofamerica.com/index.php?iad_welcome

» TravelZine
   Includes hotel and restaurant experiences from travelogues and a travel discussion group.
   http://www.thetravelzine.com/washington.htm

» USA Tourist: Washington, DC
   Travel guide for international tourists. In English, French, German, and Spanish.
   http://www.usatourist.com/english/places/dc

» Vacation Creations
   Information on the area, including attractions, day trips, accommodations, dining, shopping, and activities. Includes a section for those traveling in a large group.
   http://www.washingtondcon-line.com

» Washington D.C. Convention and Visitors Association
   Information on travel planning, including dining, lodging, attractions, events, and meeting planners.
   http://www.washington.org/

» Washington, DC & the Capital Region, USA
   Guide covers Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and is aimed primarily at introducing area attractions to foreign visitors. Includes a guide to attractions, suggested itineraries, and a calendar of events. Also in French, German, Portuguese, and Spani
   http://www.capitalregionusa.org/

» Washington, DC MetroGuide
   Directory of hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and events in the DC metro area.
   http://washington.dc.retailguide.com/

» Washington, DC: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
   Guide to historic districts and landmarks. Clickable maps lead to descriptions, photos and practical information (location, public access, hours, nearby Metro stops) National Park Service site.
   http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/wash/

» Wikitravel: Washington, D.C.
   Open source travel guide to the city, its sights, lodging, restaurants, and transportation.
   http://wikitravel.org/en/Washington%2C_D.C.