Let's Go 2003: Washington, D.C.

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Summary: Life-long user of Let's Go
Review: I love the Let's Go series. I seem to buy one at any chance I get. This updated version of Washington will get you around on very little money and will defintely keep you entertained and prepared for most things. Good traveling and hope to see you in DC!!

Rating:
Summary: Life-long user of Let's Go
Review: I love the Let's Go series. I seem to buy one at any chance I get. This updated version of Washington will get you around on very little money and will defintely keep you entertained and prepared for most things. Good traveling and hope to see you in DC!!

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Summary: Go for it!
Review: I really enjoy the Let's Go series, and have used them as a college student traveling overseas, through graduation and during my work experience in eastern Europe.

I was tranferred back to Washington, D.C., and thought of no better reference book for cool, interesting, and affordable (!) sightseeing and entertainment options in the area than Let's Go.

This book, like all other books I've read in the Let's Go series, displays standard characterisitics:

Strengths: lyrical, entertaining prose, wide range of places and things described, in both tastes and prices. Sometimes when I'm feeling a little "wanderlust," I'll glance over my Let's Go books from overseas trips and just enjoy the write-ups of local history and sights!

Weaknesses: some things are out of date by the time the book is published, and I've found the indexes in the Let's Go books to be weak for the most part. You often can't find very common things in the index based on how you expect them to be listed. They are either in the index under an obscure heading, or simply not indexed. Minor qualm.

Another nice feature of this book is that it is written with interns or recent graduates who are moving to the area for their first jobs in mind.

So whether you're coming for a few days and want a guide book, moving for the summer as an intern, or perhaps taking up residence for an extended stay, I'd highly recommend this book.