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Moving to Washington, D.C.: The Practical Companion to Your New City, from Stepping in to Stepping Out (Moving to... Series)
Moving to Washington DC The Practical Companion to Your New City from Stepping in to Stepping Out - Moving to... Series Author:COCHRAN This is the series for the hundreds of thousands of people -- from student to corporate executives -- who will move this year. Practical, hip, authoritative, they're part activity guide, part restaurant resource, and part pocket navigator. Included is basic information on finding or renting a home, tips on schools and neighborhoods, fun facts on... more » going out -- the kind of advice that only an insider can provide. Also included are tips and lively sidebars that help residents uncover the real heart and soul of their city, such as: Offbeat facts and city history The inside scoop on getting basic services fast -- from garbage collection to cable TV The best places for jogging, biking, or walking the dog Museums, movie theaters, and other cultural listings, including addresses and phone numbers Tips on lining up daycare, doctors, and other essential services Sidebars featuring entertaining quotes and trivia, including local slangFrom the Beltway to Capitol Hill, this guide to the nation's capital takes you beyond the corridors of power to the heart of the city -- quaint neighborhoods and terrific parks and educational resources. Whether you're a freshman in college or a freshman in Congress, this guide will help you experience the best of D.C.« less