Fodor's Washington, D.C.'s 25 Best (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Book Overview

Top 25 Must-See Sights. Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Washington, D.C. - Top lodging and dining picks for every budget - D.C.'s top attractions, from 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 Old Alexandria in Virginia - Best attractions for children, from the local zoo to the National Air and Space Museum Insider Tips - Expert Advice The authors: Mary Case has lived on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., since 1986. She is a consultant for the D.C. arts and cultural community. Bruce Walker worked on the weekend section of the Washington Post for eight years.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400005477
• ISBN13: 9781400005475
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Fodor's
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.5" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Great little book and handy reference

We used this book during a five-day trip to DC this summer. It doesn't have a lot of detail, but it has the basics, such as hours, locations, brief description and comments for 25 of the major attractions, and some limited info on many other minor attractions. We didn't really use the restaurant info--there isn't much, and it's easier to just eat somewhere convenient or interesting-looking, or ask the hotel desk for advice, etc. Also, I don't see the point of including hotel info; that's something you arrange in advance with better research tools and don't need more info once you're done. The beauty of this book is its small size and ability to be easily carried around in a pocket or purse, and pulled out to refer to when trying to decide what to do next. The fold out map in the front cover is fantastic--covers the central DC/Arlington area and includes a Metro map. We used it a lot--it's small and easy to whip out to consult quickly then fold back in without looking too much like a lost tourist. We hardly used the big map in the envelope in the back cover, it's just not very convenient and not really needed unless you're venturing outside the central area. In summary, it's OK for pre-planning a trip but it's great (and highly recommended) for in-the-field reference.

acceptable

I haven't been to Washington, DC yet to use the book so I'll have to complete the review after the trip