Preparations for a trip to Washington DC should include gathering information about few important things. If you have in-hand information of the zip codes of various areas of the city, it becomes convenient to locate the destinations you wish to visit. For example, if you wish to visit the Amanda Park area, you must know that its zip code is 98526. The list of Washington Dc zip codes can be easily found on the internet.

If you know about the dining options available in the city, it adds convenience to your trip to the city. Washington DC accommodates a number of options for the city residents and tourists to enjoy dining. There are many restaurants that specialize in American continental, Asian, Italian, French and Chinese dishes among others.

The West End and the East End in the downtown area are known for the restaurants offering high end cuisines. The Dupont Circle and the Columbia Heights too are the recommended areas to end your quest for quality food.

Those on a family or recreational trip to Washington DC must learn about the sightseeing opportunities offered by the city. The Old Town Trolley sightseeing tour is good to watch the Lincoln Memorial, Washington National Cathedral and many other destinations.

The American Heritage Tour, Monuments by Moonlight and many other tours help you explore the sights like the International Spy Museum, Union Station, the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Whitehouse, the National Mall and many others. You can book the sightseeing tours in advance with the help of a travel agent.

Washington DC being one of the oldest cities in United States and one with immense significance is thus a favorite place for young scholars, historians and the general public who want a slice of the American history. The libraries in Washington are a great source of information and also a place to visit on your trip to the city. District of Columbia Private Library System governs and manages a host of public libraries over the entire city of Washington.

There are about 27 libraries spread out over the city from Cleveland Park to Woodridge and some new libraries are in the process of being opened. The Cleveland Park library is located at 3310 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008 while the Woodridge public library is situated at 1801 Hamlin Street, NE, Washington DC 20018.

The libraries not only have a collection of books but also are venue for various cultural activities. Screening movies, family programs, computer classes, exhibitions and open house talks are some of the activities hosted that stimulate you intellectually.

For gathering more information on the location of these public libraries, contact details and the scheduled activities, these sites are a good source.

Public Libraries

http://www.publiclibraries.com/dc.htm

District of Columbia libraries

http://www.dclibrary.org/

Established in 1800, the Library Of Congress is the largest library in the world in terms of shelf space. Located in the Independence Avenue, this research library has millions of books, manuscripts, recordings and photographs in its collection. For more information please visit the following websites.

Library of Congress-Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress

Library of Congress

http://www.loc.gov/index.html