National Geographic Traveler: Washington, DC [Paperback]

John Thompson (Author)

Book Description

Series: National Geographic Traveler | Publication Date: May 1, 2005

A primer on the national capital's many facets, the National Geographic Traveler, Washington, D.C., is a must-have for any visitor. Detailed, informative entries on the city's main sites-including the Capitol, White House, and museum-laden National Mall with the new Museum of the American Indian-provide background information on each place, along with tips on how best to visit. Included, too, are lesser known sites such as Dumbarton Oaks and its gorgeous gardens; bustling Eastern Market, a popular weekend brunch stop; and Frederick Douglass's former residence. Guided walks help you get to know different areas, including a brick sidewalk tour of stately Georgetown and a spin around the President's neighborhood. You'll find 3D art depicting the U.S. Capitol and the White House, plus one of the majestic National Cathedral, as well as detailed museum floor plans. Extensive features help explain some of the undercurrents of this fascinating place, including insights into the political machine and how the Old Guard Washington works. Organized into nine different neighborhoods, the guide begins in the heart of the nation, on Capitol Hill; and moves on to the Mall; the White House & around; the up-and-coming downtown; Georgetown; Dupont Circle/Adams Morgan; Cleveland Park; Anacostia & Northeast Washington; and Arlington & Alexandria. An excursions chapter covers the nearby Potomac River plantations (including Mount Vernon); and historic Annapolis. An informative chapter on Washington's history and culture kicks off the guide and a Travelwise with detailed practical information, including an extensive hotel and restaurant listing, rounds out the book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic; 2nd edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792238877
• ISBN-13: 978-0792238874
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,976,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Add this to your "Gotta have" travel guides., August 26, 2006

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J. Guild (Toronto,Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Washington, DC (Paperback)

I have already written reviews on other National Geographic Traveler Guides on Ireland ( Dec 4,05 ), San Francisco ( Jan 3,06), Interstates Crossing America (Feb 5,06 ),and California (Aug 23,06 ). I have given many reasons why these are excellent guides ;and after looking through the miriad of guides on the bookshelves,you won't be sorry if you choose National Geographic. They are of the highest quality and construction and make a great memory of your visits and on top of that the design and format is consistant. What you have to realize is that they are excellent as a guide to the history and places to visit. This is where Nat Geo shines over the others.This guide would also be a teriffic value to those who live locally or even as a reference of the areas and places for whatever reasons. In reading or following news ,it will be turning to them often. With other travel guides,one often discard after the trip , as they are generally mainly heavy on
Accomodation,Restauraunt and other information that quickly becomes outdated,printed on cheap paper and with minimal information and pictures,maps,drawings and information.
National Geographic are hard to beat in what they do.They are showing it again in Travel Guides.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide for Touring the Sights, August 7, 2005

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Pandora (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Washington, DC (Paperback)

This is a great guide to the sights and museums of Washington DC. The maps and descriptions of the sights and museums are excellent. The metro map on the back cover is very handy, and the detailed maps of the sections of the city are useful and easy to read. This is not a guide for hotels and dining, although some coverage is given.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed with the look and information..., April 10, 2006

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Anya Sherwood "Mrs. Anya Sherwood" (MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic Traveler: Washington, DC (Paperback)

This book has the National Geographic glossy quality and lot of great information! We picked this up for our planned trip to DC. I will update this review when we take the trip. Well, we did the trip and we liked the pictures and information but I found the DK book better for current information and had additional information that this book did not have ....but it was still a good book to get a preview with.