Books:
A Neighborhood Guide to Washington D.C.’s Hidden History by Jeanne Fogle, is a great guide to find the hidden gems that the typical tourist would miss.
Airlines:
There are three major airports in the Washington, DC region:
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (airport code: DCA)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (airport code: IAD)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (airport code: BWI)
Southwest, American and United service all three airports; and JetBlue services DCA and BWI.
Trains:
Union Station in DC is a thriving hub for east coast travel, serviced by Amtrak, Metro, MARC and VRE.