Washington, D.C. for Dummies

by Tom Price

Whether you want to pay homage to history, marvel at the seat of power, take in world-class museums and art galleries, or see the cherry trees in bloom, the nation's capital offers a wealth of wonderful choices for visitors. With information on the top sights plus some really interesting lesser-known attractions, this friendly guide gives you the scoop The shrines to freedom and the halls of government, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Library of Congress, the White House, the Capitol, and moreThree great itineraries and three great day tripsMoving sights such as the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Vietnam Veterans MemorialThe after-dark scene, with options ranging from country, rock, and jazz clubs to world-class symphony, dance, opera, and theaterFree shows, including the National Symphony's summer concerts, the Shakespeare Theatre's summer performances, concerts by the military bands, and performances at the Kennedy CenterHotel options ranging from power palaces to charming inns to welcoming B & BsDining, including places the rich and famous feast, great ethnic restaurants, and terrific, affordable delis and bakeriesLike every For Dummies travel guide, "Washington, D. C." "For Dummies, 4th Edition," Down-to-earth trip-planning adviceWhat you shouldn't miss -- and what you can skipThe best hotels and restaurants for every budgetHandy Post-it(R) Flags to mark your favorite pagesIf you want practical planning help that gets to the point and gets you to the sights you want to see, this guide will get your vote.

Genres: Travel

338 pages, ebook

First published February 3, 2003

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book for my mom and thought I would do a quick read of it. I've been to Washington DC four or five times. This book has some interesting things in it if you have never traveled before. Like it talks about how to get a decent deal on a flight, rental car or train. It also explains what the Metro and the Metrobus is. It has a good selection of hotels and restaurants. I think the thing I was most disappointed about though was the reviews on the attractions. I was expecting more in-depth insights and coverages of the museums and other sites around Washington. Not paragraph blurbs. It was kinda sad and it definitely lowered the ranking for this book. I would recommend this book as a quick read in the bookstore or a library checkout book.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice basic "how to do DC" kind of book