No comments about Birnbaum's Washington DC 94.

No comments about Washington DC Pocket Atlas.

1 comments about Frommer's Washington, D.C., 2001.

1. I knew NOTHING of DC when I learned I had to attend a conference there. I purchased this edition of the Frommer's DC guide and the little bit of money I spent on it was well worth it!
   
   I've never had to maneuver around a city without a vehicle and I was MOST worried about learning to use mass transit in DC. This guide calmed my fears about the Metrorail which was actually one of my favorite aspects of DC! I studied up on how things work and the tips saved me a lot of headaches. For example, one tip said to stand on the right of the escalators when exiting or entering the Metro station so that commuters in a hurry will be able to run up the left side. That one tip saved me from getting in the way of those who I know would have run over me!
   
   I feel the ratings that the guide gives attractions are right on. Too many times, authors of guidebooks don't even visit an attraction and they just copy and paste a description that comes straight from the attraction itself. I've been to too many attractions that weren't worth my time, but who billed themselves as being worthwhile and exciting to visit. The writers of this guide have actually been to all of these attractions and are honest about what to see and what to skip.
   
   I had two days outside of the conference I attended to do some sightseeing, but on some mornings and in the evenings during the conference, I had free time as well. The Frommer's guide gave me the information I needed regarding times and days that attractions were open. Also, knowing which ones were closer to the Metro stations was helpful when I knew I'd have limited time before I had to be back.
   
   Even though the edition I used for this trip was at least a year old, I felt it was indispensable. I know one reason my trip was so wonderful is because of this book! The tips are very helpful. The writers are knowledgable. The information is correct. The only thing I would change would be the index - it could have been more comprehensive.
   
   I've always relied on information from visitors' bureaus and tourist information spots when visiting a new city. However, those brochures and guidebooks are always written to glorify everything. They don't critique and they don't offer tips. After using the Frommer's guidebook, I'm a firm believer in avoiding visitors' bureaus and sticking to Frommer's.

No comments about Washington DC (Meridian Series).

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No comments about Pocket Washington, D.C. '99: What to See and Do If You Can't Stay Long (Fodor's Pocket Guides).

4 comments about CITG to Washington DC (Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Washington Dc).

1. This book would be very good for a first time visitor to Washington. If you are going to go and need a guide...here it is.



2. I compared this guide to three others and found the Complete Idiot's Guide to be much more useful for my family. It was nicely organized with very up-to-date, easy-to-understand information for the D.C. novice. The handiest feature is built-in, full color maps -- a D.C. features map in the back and the rapid transit system grid, drawn by color, inside the front cover. It makes this book a definite "take-along" when touring our nation's capital.



3. The complete idiot's guide to DC is for complete idiots. It gets the facts wrong about DC, is insulting to the city, and is marginally useful as a guide for tourists. Read the Michelin, Rough Guide, Ulysses, or Lonely Planet instead.



4. Great book. The Idiot series for traveling is good no matter what location you choose. Use this book in conjuntion with a google map to really figure out where to stay, eat, and visit. Good reading.

No comments about Washington Dc Unfolds.

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