Frommer's Washington D.C. with Kids

by Beth Rubin

Book Overview

A guide to the good family places to go in Washington DC. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470556129
• ISBN13: 9780470556122
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Frommer's
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Great aid for trip planning to D.C. with kids in a range of ages

This book was a tremendous asset in planning our family's first ever D.C. trip. This was our first real encounter with big city transportation and I felt really sorry for those families who were lined up at the Metro ticket machines trying to decipher them. Also some really great hints for "cheap eats"(Union Station has something for everyone & won't break the bank),beating the heat, and sight-seeing options when the "big attractions" were impossible to get to. This guide was invaluable in planning our days with children who range in age from 7 -16. Purchased Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids (Around the City with Kids)which was simple for my children to read and enjoy. Using the Fodor's book in conjunction with this Frommer's my family spent many enjoyable evenings over 4 months planning our trip.

Excellent book for travelling with young kids

I found this book to be very helpful and complete. 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 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

I have four editions of this book and I would not consider going to DC without it. It is worth the investment to make sure that you are getting the latest and greatest information. 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!

A Must-Have for Any Family Heading to Our Nation's Capital

If you've never been to DC with kids, you need this book. I used it primarily for its comprehensive reviews of family-friendly hotels and restaurants (of course, you should call the establishments yourself to verify that the information is up to date) smartly divided into geographical areas--downtown, Georgetown, Capital Hill, etc. Maps pinpointing sites and attractions were equally helpful.

Excellent aid - tells you all you need to know!

We bring this book every time we go to Washington! It really lays out all that's available to do and gives the information you need about each place or activity. The Smithsonian section is especially helpful.