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Guidebooks for Washington DC


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Lonely_Planet Pocket Washington DC

Encounter Guides

Encounter guides help you discover twice the city (or region) in half the time. With a full-colour pull-out map and unique itineraries, these guides are less about accommodation and more about neighbourhoods; less about advance planning and more about diving in - past the tourist bureaus and straight to the locals' latest favourites.

Pocket Washington DC

Dec 2014 (2nd ed.)
160 pages

Author(s): Karla Zimmerman


DK_Eyewitness_Travel Washington DC

DK Travel Guides

Covering over 100 destinations including Italy, Paris, New York and China, each Eyewitness Travel Guide is packed with stunning photographs, detailed illustrations, 3D maps, specially designed cutaways and floorplans of all the major sights. Written by expert authors and contributors, there is a huge selection of hotels and restaurant listings in each Eyewitness Travel Guide; making them the perfect companion for travellers who want to visualise their destination before they get there. Your holiday starts the moment you open the guidebook.

Washington DC

Oct 2014 (current ed.)
236 pages

 


DK_Eyewitness_Travel Washington DC - Top 10

DK Top 10s

Covering over 66 destinations, including Paris, New York, Bangkok and St. Petersburg, Top 10 Travel Guides are the UK’s number one city guide series. Perfect for travellers taking a short trip or weekend break, these pocket-sized guides highlight the very best of every destination with the help of dozens of Top 10 lists. Every new title and edition now comes with a handy pull-out map and guide to help you get straight to the best things to see, do, buy, taste, avoid and much more.

Washington DC - Top 10

Mar 2014 (current ed.)
144 pages

 


Lonely_Planet Washington DC City Guide

City Guides

If you really want to spend a bit of time in one city and get the most out of your stay, a city guide's your best bet - part history, part planning and filled with expert recommendations. Book some accommodation, plan a day trip, get the lowdown on public transport - all the stuff you need to really get to grips with the city.

Washington DC City Guide

Nov 2012 (5th ed.)

Author(s): Karla Zimmerman, Regis St Louis



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Frommer's Washington, D.C. 2012

Complete Guides

Written by more than 175 travel experts around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. America's #1 bestselling travel series - More annually updated guides than any other series - 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides - Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries - Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design - New for 2010: full-color Complete Guides with hundreds of color photos and maps throughout.

Washington, D.C. 2012

Oct 2011 (7th ed.)
384 pages

Author(s): Elise H. Ford


Frommer's The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.

Unofficial Guides

More than 4 million copies sold! This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. Hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categories - Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, and sports - Easy-to-use, two-color design - Detailed, two-color maps.

The Unofficial Guide to Washington, D.C.

Apr 2011 (11th ed.)
448 pages

Author(s): Eve Zibart


Frommer's Washington, DC Free and Dirt Cheap

Budget Guides

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms - Details on alternative accommodations, great local restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds - Packed with personality and opinions.

Washington, DC Free and Dirt Cheap

Jun 2010 (1st ed.)
320 pages

Author(s): Tom Price, Susan Crites Price


Frommer's Washington D.C. Day by Day

Day by Day

These attractively priced, four-color guides offer dozens of neighborhood and thematic tours, complete with hundreds of photos and bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Day by Days are the only guides that help travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip.

Washington D.C. Day by Day

Oct 2009 (2nd ed.)
192 pages

Author(s): Meredith Stanton


Frommer's Pauline Frommer's Washington D.C.

Budget Guides

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way. Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms - Details on alternative accommodations, great local restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds - Packed with personality and opinions.

Pauline Frommer's Washington D.C.

Aug 2009 (2nd ed.)
320 pages

Author(s): James T. Yenckel


Frommer's 24 Great Walks in Washington D.C.

Great Walks

Frommer's 24 Great Walks is a full-color series of walking guides to the world's most exciting cities. Carefully designed tours explore the city's most culturally rich areas, from best-known landmarks to lesser-known gems. 24 themed tours covering history, mystery, culture, legends, and lore - More than 90 color photos in each book - Easy-to-follow maps, clear route directions - Engaging anecdotes and a friendly first-person narrative.

24 Great Walks in Washington D.C.

Mar 2009 (1st ed.)
176 pages

Author(s): Carolyn Crouch


Frommer's Portable Washington, D.C.

Portable

Covering the highlights of a destination, these affordable pocket-sized guides include all the attention to detail found in a full-size Frommer's Guide in a compact package. Outspoken opinions on which attractions are worthwhile-and which aren't - Exact prices to help travelers plan the perfect trip, no matter what their budget - The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

Portable Washington, D.C.

Nov 2008 (7th ed.)
192 pages

Author(s): Elise H. Ford


DK_Eyewitness_Travel Washington DC - Pocket Map and Guide

Pocket Map & Guide

Covering over 28 destinations including Paris, London, Beijing and Las Vegas, Pocket Map & Guides are perfect for a short city break or stopover. They slip easily into your pocket or bag for quick, on-the-go navigation. Each full-colour guide is packed with the best restaurant and hotel recommendations and includes a detailed pull-out map to help you plan your itinerary. Pocket Map & Guides cover everything from shops, sights, restaurants and bars and are the perfect companion to the Eyewitness Travel Guide.

Washington DC - Pocket Map and Guide

Nov 2007 (current ed.)
64 pages

 


Berlitz Washington Pocket Guide

Pocket Guides

Our new-style Berlitz Pocket Guides are packed with all the information you need to get the most from your visit. Small in size, but big on content, they cover all the sights and attractions, as well as giving helpful tips on hotels, eating out, shopping, outdoor activities, nightlife and much more. They also feature a wealth of beautiful photographs that capture the essence of the destination. Berlitz Pocket Guides are available for well over 150 destinations worldwide.

Washington Pocket Guide

Nov 2005 (current ed.)
144 pages