| The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. (Unofficial Guides) | 
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Sales Rank: 10756
Category: Book
Author: Eve Zibart
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Label: Wiley
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 9
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0470042087
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.530442
EAN: 9780470042083
ASIN: 0470042087
Publication Date: February 27, 2007
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Product Description
- Guides travelers to Washington's best cultural and historic sights-and offers helpful hints on how to beat the crowds and avoid long waits
- More than 75 in-depth restaurant reviews explain where to find a good meal
- Incisive hotel ratings show how to find the best lodgings at the best prices
- Shows how to get around, how to see the government work, and where to find parks and outdoor activities.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Don't leave home without it! September 15, 2008
Great suggestions for how to see the city...not just what to see. Helps you plan your itinerary to get the most out of your trip. Lists sights several different ways, by interests, location or ratings.
Love this book!
 There are better travel books July 30, 2008
I bought this book and the 2008 Fodor's Guide. The Fodor's was my preferred book while in DC. I found the informaiton in this book difficult to access. I had been to DC before, so the information in this book was proably more helpful for the first time visitor. I left the book in DC at the bed and breakfast where we stayed because I knew I wouldn't be using it again. I kept the Fodor's Guide for my next trip.
 Not so good for family travel July 25, 2008
Like other reviewers, I purchased this guide after using the excellent Unofficial Guide to Disney Word a couple of years ago. Whereas the Disney book is targeted right at families, this book seems to cater more to the business traveler who wants to take in a few sites on the side. Most disappointing was the rather snobbish dining section that was essentially useless to families looking for a place to eat while or after touring the mall. This book leaves the impression that you might find a few hotdog carts near the Lincoln Memorial. The reality is that there are several permanent refreshment stands scattered about the mall with hotdogs and much more. You would also have no idea that the Nat'l Museum of Natural History and the Nat'l Gallery of Art have better lunch food selections than the Air and Space Museum. Information on what can and cannot be brought on various tours need improvement as well. Are prohibited items checked at a holding station or put in the trash? It depends on which tour you're doing, but you won't find out by reading this book. Hopefully there are better family-oriented guides to DC than this one.
Great information and details of attractions June 21, 2008
Used this book to plan what to see in a limited 3 day visit and was very pleased. Also bought Eyewitness guide, but this is the one I'll be taking along.
Saves Time and Money - BIG TIME! April 3, 2008
This book proved itself utterly invaluable on our recent American History vacation in and around Washington DC. I can say that this small investment brought at least 50 times its value back in cost and time savings. If you are planning a trip to the DC area, you owe it to yourself to pick this resource up and buy it at least six months in advance or preferably sooner. The currency of this book seems perfect and I found no errors in it whatsoever.
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