• Top lodging and dining picks for every budget • D.C."s top attractions, from the museums of the Smithsonian Institution to the U.S. Capitol • Spectacular views of the city from the Kennedy Center and the Old Post Office Building Tower • Best itineraries covering Capitol Hill, the White House, and Dupont Circle • Excursions to Mount Vernon and Alexandria"s Old Town in Virginia • Best attractions for children, from the local zoo to the National Air and Space Museum