Weekend Getaways Around Washington, DC [Paperback]

Robert Shosteck (Author), Victoria Heland (Editor), Willard Scott (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2000

Locations covered in this unique travel guide present unparalleled opportunities for one and two-day trips. Complementing the detailed listings are sections on special interests including battlefields, covered bridges, and railroads.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"I plan to keep Weekend Getaways in my glove compartment." --Willard Scott from the foreword, written for the first edition Washington, D.C.'s location makes it an ideal base for hundreds of one- or two-day getaways. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina are all within easy traveling distance, and each offers delightful things to see and do. The original spirit of this guide has been maintained. This completely updated edition contains descriptions of and contact information for attractions and activities ranging from museums and battlefields to polo matches and hang gliding. Complementing the detailed listings are chapters on special interests like antiquing, archaeology, and African-American heritage. Exploring the riches of the mid-Atlantic region is further simplified by the inclusion of many hot lines and Web sites for tourism offices, visitors bureaus, and chambers of commerce. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Robert Shosteck was a gentleman of tireless energy, good humor, and excellent ideas. A native of Maryland, Shosteck left a legacy of pleasure, history, and culture that will continue long into the future.

Editor Victoria J. Heland is the author of Worcester Memories: 1890-1933 as well many articles for such publications as Publishers Weekly, Writer's Digest, and English Journal. She currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company; 9th edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565547055
• ISBN-13: 978-1565547056
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,861,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Loads of info poorly organized and not very useful, September 4, 2007

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cardplayer (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Weekend Getaways Around Washington, D.C.: Including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina (Paperback)

This book could be 100 times better if there was half of the info and better organization. You buy this book to tell you "what are some good trips around the DC area" but it doesn't tell you that at all. YOU have to figure out where you want to go then this book gives you some basic info about every city or attraction in neighboring states. But I could get all that information from the internet! What I want is information organized by length (short trips, long trips), types of attraction, and "reviews" -- i.e., good or bad. There is almost none of that. It is just a catalog of every city in 7 states that has some tourist activities. No what is good or what is bad. What is good with kids? What about day trips? Or afternoon trips? Or trips with your dog? Nada. Kind of useless book, which is sad because a usefull book that was well organized would be great.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful knowledge for the weekend traveler!, August 3, 2000

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Colin M McAllister (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weekend Getaways Around Washington, DC (Paperback)

This guide is a great companion for anyone seeking unique and clever discoveries in the mid-atlantic region. The book dives into nature, history, unique facts and unknown charms that most travel guides hardly touch.