Moon Virginia: Including Washington, D.C.

by Julian Smith

Award-winning travel writer Julian Smith knows the best way to experience Virginia, from canoeing down the Great Dismal Swamp and hiking the Appalachian Trail to noshing at the Carytown Watermelon Festival. Smith provides unique suggestions for trips such as the Two-Week History Tour and Outdoor Highlights for Active Travelers. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Virginia has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on exploring the deep forest of Douthat State Park and visiting the pretty, gingerbread-like houses of Onancock, Moon Virginia gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

420 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1999

About the author

Julian Smith is an award-winning writer specializing in travel, science, conservation and history. His articles and photographs have appeared in Esquire, Smithsonian, Wired, Outside, National Geographic Traveler, New Scientist, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book I *should* have taken with me before going to Charlottesville! I think that the Moon series is my kind of guidebook: lots of history, explaining the nuances of each place, interested in the outdoors, traveling on a budget (but not necessarily the cheapest--looking for good value for money), and most of all, the quirky things that other guidebooks miss--what makes places unique.

The northern VA section wasn't nearly as in-depth as other guidebooks, but visiting that area probably isn't a place where Moon's target demographic is likely to go.

[Ian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great! The maps are helpful and includes great information on how to get around and even gives safety tips. The organization of this book is excellent. The sections on Virginia history are very helpful and interesting. I definitely recommend this one