Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2008: with Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria & Annapolis (Fodor's Gold Guides) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Fodor's Gold Guides | Publication Date: October 2, 2007

With annual visitor totals over 14 million strong and climbing, Washington, D.C. continues to attract travelers in record numbers. And no wonder: from the posh to the poignant to the political, there’s something for everyone in D.C. Revamped with an innovative, more browsable, photo-rich interior, Fodor’s Washington, D.C. 2008 will help travelers plan the perfect trip to our nation’s capital, whether it’s for their first visit or their tenth.

·Illustrated, magazine-style features include the National Mall; Arlington National Cemetary; the White House, Supreme Court, and U.S. Congress; Washington’s scandalous past (and present); and “The Red State/Blue State Guide to D.C. Nightlife”

·New “Experience D.C.” section highlights D.C.’s top sights and off the beaten path attractions, smart itineraries, and best bets for families

·Neighborhoods chapter quickly orients readers to the city and its unique areas

·Easy-to-reference “Museums,” “Monuments & Memorials,” and “Official Washington” chapters guide visitors to the exact sites they want to see

·Reorganized restaurant and hotel reviews make it a snap to find any listing by price, neighborhood, or category

·Tips from clever, opinionated local writers help travelers plan ahead, save money, bypass lines, and avoid common pitfalls

·8-page color insert

·Pullout map

Editorial Reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Fodor's; Revised edition (October 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400018099
• ISBN-13: 978-1400018093
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,152,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > Travel > United States > Washington, D.C.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, July 30, 2008

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EY "ELY" (Springville Utah) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2008: with Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria & Annapolis (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

We carried this book all over DC. The information was accurate and up-to- date. The recommendations were helpful. The book was well organized, and the information was easy to access. The map is OK, but we also purchased another map to have with us. I would recommend this book over the Unofficial Guide to Washington DC.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "3-D" DC, April 15, 2008

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Kathlin Wilson (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2008: with Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria & Annapolis (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

This guide was very informative. It included all dimensions of the DC area in an organized fashion. The map was convenient to use. School chaperones used this book to gather the details they would need for the recent student tour of the city.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Useful Guidebook, July 25, 2008

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E. Stange "Old SNL Fan" (Tarpon Springs, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fodor's Washington, D.C. 2008: with Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria & Annapolis (Fodor's Gold Guides) (Paperback)

I gave this guidebook to friends going to Washington, DC for the 4th of July.
It was just what they needed to help them enjoy their week in DC. The map that was included made my decision to buy this guidebook over others easier.