Frommer's Virginia

by Bill Goodwin

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Meticulously researched by a longtime resident, and infinitely more detailed and complete than its major competitor, Frommer's Virginia has everything you need for the perfect trip. You'll rely on our honest, in-depth reviews of accommodations in every price range, from colonial inns and distinctive B&Bs to family-friendly motels. We'll bring you the latest on the dining scene, including sophisticated cafes, historic taverns, and down-home Southern barbecue joints. With Frommer's in hand, you won't miss any of the Jefferson's Monticello, the solemn expanses of Arlington National Cemetery, charming small towns, Colonial Williamsburg, the best trails in Shenandoah National Park, the sun and surf at Virginia Beach, and Civil War battlefields--plus the best fishing, golf, hiking, river rafting, foliage tours, and much more.

Genres: Travel, Reference

342 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Mrshawn10100 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview of Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.

[David Johnson]

good.

[Gwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A whole chapter on Charlottesville (and environs)! But sadly, not many food recommendations. When I told friends I was visiting Charlottesville, every last one of them gave me ONLY food recommendations, and every place I tried was fantastic. (I did not get through the dozens of recommendations in a mere 2 days!) So when this book only has a smattering of ideas, I find that odd.

I appreciated the note about the "Presidents' Pass," which wasn't really advertised at any of the places I visited. I also liked the time recommendations the book provides to know about how long Monticello and Ash Lawn take. (History buff that I am, I spent far longer, but it was nice to know ahead of time that it's perfectly possible to do both--and do them thoroughly--in just a day.)

[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was quite useful however a bit outdated in some areas.