Lonely Planet Washington, DC (Travel Guide)

Useful.

I have used Lonely Planet guides for previous tips, most notably to Western Europe and the western United States. All have met and exceed expectations. The Lonely Planet Washington DC guide is similarly great! The Plan Your Trip section is well organized, I especially like the Month-by-Month and Like A Local sections. Attractions and entertainment are are thoroughly described, including when and how to register for tours (many sites require advanced registration). The maps are very helpful (I still rely on paper maps for the best true navigation tool) and the transportation details are clear and helpful. Like any trip to a large, complex venue advanced planning is required. Reading & re-reading the guide is pleasant and useful, and if doe in an organized fashion yields a comprehensive picture of Washington DC which will help make any trip a success. Highly recommend the guide.

I absolutely love Lonely Planet and where ever we go we buy the book for that location. These is great has a lot of information about not just Washington but the surrounding areas like Maryland. Not to big and bulky but we do carry a rucksack around when being a tourist and if you have only a small bag you may be better with the pocket size version.The use of the map inside is great and handy to have when you manage to lose wifi and can't look on your phone. A must have for a visit to Washington, DC.

As a one-star review pointed out, this book is poorly organized, but I found it to be extremely helpful (once I got the hang of switching pages). I found things to see and do that went beyond the Mall, etc. It also offers a great reminder that if you're going to tour the White House, be sure to contact your congressman and make an appointment well in advance. I recommend this book to the VERY curious traveler.

A very comprehensive and informative guide.