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Fodor's Around Washington D.C. with Kids, 3rd Edition (Around the City with Kids)

Format: Paperback
Author: Kathryn Mckay
ReleaseDate: 02 March, 2004
Publisher: Fodor's
Rating:

Not so helpful
After reading many positive reviews I decided to buy it. I was disappointed with this book. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. First, it is not up to date. Several museums (most importantly the Children's Museum) either did not exist any more or were under renovation. Make sure to check individual attractions before relying on the book's info. Second, what I thought was missing was information about parking availability for each attraction. If you are driving, this is something you defintitely need to check. Third, information regarding restrooms and/or changing rooms would have been helpful since this is a book for families and young children. For example, there was no restroom in close vicinity to the Washington Monument and this would have been helpful to know. Finally, a map would have also been useful in order to plan an outing for the day. Although the book provides information regarding the closest Metro stop, it is difficult to map out a plan for getting from one place to another.

Just the facts, kids!
After all, it's pretty small. I was skeptical when I first saw this book. Yet on a recent family trip to DC, I used it more than the two others I bought. No hotel reviews, no Metro maps, this book simply tells you about 68 child-friendly spots to hit--one spot per page. I particularly liked the sidebars that clued you on places to eat near the attractions, like the inexpensive US Department of Agriculture cafeteria across the street from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and the fun facts. One omission, however, The International Spy Museum!.

This is an okay pocket book
Not much detail on the acctrations. The book was just okay. I ordered it with Washington, D. C. with Kids 2002-2003. I used Around Washingtion with Kids as a guide and read more detailed information in Washington, D. C with Kids. The good thing is that is is small enough to throw in my backpack and bring along during my tour.

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