Travel to Washington Dc

Frommer's Washington D.C. with Kids (Frommer's With Kids)

Format: Paperback
Author: Beth Rubin
ReleaseDate: 27 March, 2006
Publisher: Frommer's
Rating:

Excellent book for travelling with young kids
The humor and affection that the author shows for the area and kids in general was very welcome departure from the otherwise stuffy travel guides I'm used to reading. I found this book to be very helpful and complete. I found her insights about timing visits, local restaurants to check out, and walking tours to be very handy. Reading her guide was like getting advice from a helpful Mom. It's sold me on the Frommer Kids series, and I'm looking forward to using them on my next trip!.

Must have for travel to DC-- even without kids
It is worth the investment to make sure that you are getting the latest and greatest information. I have four editions of this book and I would not consider going to DC without it. I have NEVER had a problem with the information if the edition is current. A quick flip through the sixth and eighth editions shows how much info has been updated, plus almost every listing provides a web address (in addition to all the other contact information) so you can get more detailed information if you desire.

When we are in DC, this book stays in my backpack at all times. The maps are clear and conscise, and the authors helpful hints have saved us a lot of time. I have all the info from the washington. org and AAA and just about everything that it covered in scores of brochures and booklets is in this book. It truly is the only book you need!.

Great for things to do, not so for hotels and restaurants
C. This book is an excellent guide for things to do in the D. area with kids. We live in D. C. and were looking for new things to do, especially with our 3 year old in mind. We bought the book and learned about exciting locations and activites that we never knew about. For example the Doll and Toy Museum, Naval Observatory and Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo.

The restaurant and dining guides though are way off, the do not include the best food (including child friendly) nor convenient, fun and affordable hotels, infact they recommend some of the worst! Of course we've gained this knowledge from living here for 6 years, still would expect better form a guidebook. . . for food dining and hotels I'd recommend Lonely Planet's guide to D. C. area.

Only other downer was driving to the Childrens Museum only to find it was closed until 2009. Still I have the 6th edition and the 7th edition hopefully is updated with this info.

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	Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2007 (Frommer's Complete)