National Geographic Traveler: Washington D.C.

by John Thompson

National Geographic Traveler: Washington, D.C., 3rd Edition, offers visitors everything they need to know to explore the many monuments, museums, lively neighborhoods, and hidden treasures of our vibrant capital city.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

Published February 19, 2008

About the author

Born in the Midlands during the 1930’s, then brought up from modest beginnings in the South of England, the author was shocked to discover at the age of 43, during a divorce and custody battle for his children, that he was adopted at birth. He decided to search for his natural parents, which led to an entirely new and wealthy family with an inspiring 700 year old history. The next thirty years were an incredible journey covering every emotion from excitement, joy, sadness and despair, including an extraordinary number of unusual coincidences and a series of lucky breaks.
Before his retirement he pursued a stimulating career as a chartered civil engineer, managing multi-million pound projects in the UK. A keen sportsman all his life, he is also passionate about travelling, history, music, and meeting people.

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for getting a handle on all of the options available for a trip to DC. My 10-year-old son read it first to identify things he’s interested in, then I read it and we have started to figure out our trip schedule together. I like the format for each attraction, with basic info in a sidebar, including website. I found myself reading this and looking up webpages concurrently. I’ve spent a lot of time in DC, but never with kids. This book introduced new places, reminded me of others, and included enough expert tips to make me glad we’re not just fending for ourselves when we arrive. Now we’re excited for our trip!

[Merri Su · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book for its history, photographs, and ease of use. I'll take it with me the next time I visit DC as well.