Politics & Prose

Washington, DC


A small branch of the venerable independent bookshop in Northwest DC, the Wharf Politics & Prose has in-the-know staff, literary readings and lots of love for local authors.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Washington, DC attractions

1. Benjamin Banneker Park

0.12 MILES

The park honors Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806), a self-taught African American astronomer, mathematician and one of the original surveyors of the 10-sq…

2. International Spy Museum

0.24 MILES

One of DC’s most popular museums, the International Spy Museum delivers fun, interactive exhibits portraying the flashy, over-the-top world of…

3. Artechouse

0.35 MILES

Straddling technology, art and science, this 15,000-sq-ft, three-level state-of-the-art digital gallery mesmerizes with large-scale, interactive, multi…

4. Law House

0.46 MILES

This Federalist mansion is one of DC's oldest buildings. Constructed between 1794 and 1796, it was the home of Thomas Law and Eliza Parke Custis, eldest…

5. George Mason Memorial

0.51 MILES

This little oasis of flowers and fountains honors the famed statesman and author of the Commonwealth of Virginia Declaration of Rights (a forerunner to…

6. East Potomac Park

0.53 MILES

Although only a stone’s throw from the National Mall, for tourists, East Potomac Park may as well be in Siberia. The pleasant, green, cherry-blossom-lined…

7. Museum of the Bible

0.53 MILES

This six-story museum explores the history and impact of the Bible through a mix of scholarly displays and theme-park-style exhibits. On the 4th floor,…

8. National Museum of African Art

0.55 MILES

Enter the museum’s ground-level pavilion through the Enid A Haupt Garden, then descend into the dim underground exhibit space. Devoted to ancient and…