Exploring Washington on Foot: Twelve Hikes Between Metro Stops

By Bob Bruton and Robert H. Bruton

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964781301
• ISBN13: 9780964781306
• Release Date: December 1995
• Publisher: Rockrose Pubns
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great way to discover (or re-discover) the city!

This is a great book for people who live in or around DC and want to explore the area. It is far from a "tourist guidebook." I have taken 6 of the hikes in this book, and have gotten more than my money's worth. I lived in DC for 12 years once, and upon return, picked this up as a way to see how the city has changed. It did that, and more. I discovered new aspects even of neighborhoods I had lived in. Bruton has a skill at picking an interesting route. At times I wondered why he would divert me for one block with no reference, but every little twist has brought worthwhile views. The book is a good size for holding in the hand while walking; the practical directions are first rate; and he provides background mainly on buildings and sights that are not explained in the location itself, so that you have an opportunity to explore.

Great way to discover (or re-discover) the city!

This is a great book for people who live in or around DC and want to explore the area. It is far from a "tourist guidebook." I have taken 6 of the hikes in this book, and have gotten more than my money's worth. I lived in DC for 12 years once, and upon return, picked this up as a way to see how the city has changed. It did that, and more. I discovered new aspects even of neighborhoods I had lived in. Bruton has a skill at picking an interesting route. At times I wondered why he would divert me for one block with no reference, but every little twist has brought worthwhile views. The book is a good size for holding in the hand while walking; the practical directions are first rate; and he provides background mainly on buildings and sights that are not explained in the location itself, so that you have an opportunity to explore.