WASHINGTON, D.C. TRAVEL GUIDES

"We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
— Preamble of the Constitution of the United States​

TRAVELING TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is a great place to visit, primarily for the museums and the peek into the home of American politics.  While DC is not a hard place to navigate, a good guidebook will help visitors find lesser known things to do, like how to watch the Supreme Court in action and how best to see the cherry blossoms in bloom.  Here are some recommendations on the best travel books for Washington, D.C.

A5 RECOMMENDATIONS

Washington Schlepped Here

Washington Schlepped Here is a funny insiders’ walking tour book written by Christopher Buckley, a former White House staffer and long-term resident.  Buckley shares several walks around town and acts as a guide, sharing history, informative insights, and funny stories about the true Washington DC and his own adventures in the White House.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Guide

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of National History is one of Washington DC’s finest, but with one of the most exhaustive collections of natural history artefacts and more than 124 million specimens, it isn’t easy to navigate.  This nicely illustrated and informative guidebook is both helpful to prepare for a trip and nice to have as a souvenir after.  

Frommer's EasyGuide to Washington, D.C.

The Frommer's travel guidebooks created by the legendary Arthur Frommer have been popular for years, and we particularly like the new EasyGuide format spearheaded by his daughter Pauline, with its simple but highly personalized reviews.  There are recommendations for everyone's budget, but the EasyGuide to Washington, D.C. stands out with its advice on reasonably priced hotels, restaurants, with helpful tips on the best museums and other things to see and do. 

111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss

Previous visitors to the vibrant city of Washington DC might find some new surprises in the 111 Places That You Must Not Miss guide.  This book provides quirky insider-type ideas not normally found in other travel guides, with recommendations on hard-to-find cafes, beautiful walks, hard-to-find historic landmarks, and more.  The 111 Places series is a great choice for those who want to experience the true spirit of this interesting city.