Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2007 (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Elise H. Ford (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: October 23, 2006

Frommer's. The best trips start here.


Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
* Insider tips on everything from how to get a parking space near the Mall to how to eat in the Senate Dining Room.
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

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From the Back Cover

Frommer's. The best trips start here.

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.

• Insider tips on everything from how to get a parking space near the Mall to how to eat in the Senate Dining Room.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

About the Author

Elise Hartman Ford has been a freelance writer in the Washington, D.C., area since 1985. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, Washingtonian magazine, the London-based Bradman’s North America Guide, The Essential Guide to Business Travel, Ladies’ Home Journal, and other national, regional, and trade publications. In addition to this guide, she is the author of Frommer’s Washington, D.C., from $80 a Day, Frommer’s Memorable Walks in Washington, D.C., and Unique Meeting, Wedding, and Party Places in Greater Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's (October 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470038497
• ISBN-13: 978-0470038499
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Travel > United States > Washington, D.C.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate, November 14, 2007

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Joseph Boone (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2008 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This was the first guidebook I purchased when planning a trip to Washington, DC. Frommers always covers the bases and this book is no exception. Hotels, restaurants, local attractions, and more are all covered here. I also found the "Best" lists that Frommers always includes to be useful. It helps me zoom in on the best of the best experiences when time is short on a trip.

The problem I had with the book is that the level of detail for many of these entries was lacking. Hotels get a nice write up but the vast majority of those covered are above the budget for a typical traveler. The information on the tourist attractions also seems fairly comprehensive... until you compare it to the The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. (Unofficial Guides) and realize how much more clear and complete that guide is. While I used this guide for the early stages of planning, it was my frustration with it that prompted me to look at other books and I ultimately stopped using this one and didn't even bring it with me on the trip. The Unofficial Guide has roughly 100 pages of additional content and none of it is filler.

In closing, this is not a bad guidebook for Washington, DC. Most of the basics are covered competently and I'm sure a lot of people have used it and been satisfied. Once you read the Unofficial Guide, however, you'll realize just how much useful information is left out of the Frommers Guide.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Adequate, April 30, 2007

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Joseph Boone (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2007 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

This was the first guidebook I purchased when planning my trip to Washington, DC. Frommers always covers the bases and this book is no exception. Hotels, restaurants, local attractions, and more are all covered here. I also found the "Best" lists that Frommers always includes to be useful. It helps me zoom in on the best of the best experiences when time is short on a trip.

The problem I had with the book is that the level of detail for many of these entries was lacking. Hotels get a nice write up but the vast majority of those covered are above the budget for a typical traveler. The information on the tourist attractions also seems fairly comprehensive... until you compare it to the The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C. (Unofficial Guides) and realize how much more clear and complete that guide is. While I used this guide for the early stages of planning, it was my frustration with it that prompted me to look at other books and I ultimately stopped using this one and didn't even bring it with me on the trip. The Unofficial Guide has nearly double the pages of this book and none of it is filler.

In closing, this is not a bad guidebook for Washington, DC. Most of the basics are covered competently and I'm sure a lot of people have used it and been satisfied. Once you read the Unofficial Guide, however, you'll realize just how much useful information is left out of the Frommers Guide.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book On The Washington D.C. Area, December 22, 2006

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2007 (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

FROMMER'S WASHINGTON D.C. 2007 is a great book on Washington, D.C. and its surrounding suburbs, discussing all of the historical sights, museums, and some interesting shopping, but giving very little space to the malls in the suburbs. However, even if you're not going to visit Washington in the near future, anyone who says that they're a loyal American will really get a lot out of this book.