Mastering DC : A Newcomer's Guide to Living in the Washington, DC Area

Within these eleven chapters, complete with neighborhood maps, illustrations, specialized feature pages, and "to do" lists, readers will learn about: Housing and neighborhoods, public and private transportation, websites, restaurants, shopping, licenses and taxes, events and activities, local services, family and children's activities, and much more! This edition also contains a comprehensive cross-referenced index.

Mastering DC is an invaluable resource for: New employees, college students, and anyone who needs to acclimate quickly; individuals on short- or long-term assignments in DC; residents; frequent visitors to the area; Corporate Recruiters and other Human Resource professionals as a recruitment tool for new employees; relocation firms on whom clients depend for local information.

Mastering DC is the ultimate how-to sourcebook for relocating to, living in and enjoying the Washington, DC area. Written and produced locally, this book is filled with useful insider tips.

I moved from Indiana about 6 months ago and this book was worth the price about 10 times over.


A great resource - worth the money   August 14, 2001
Kalan (DC area)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

As a recent college graduate and a new arrival to the DC area, I have found "Mastering DC" to be a fantastic resource. It gives the details without the fluff that I have found in many of the DC guidebooks. In addition to information on the immediate DC Metro area, it also gives in depth coverage of the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia, which I have found useful. The recommendations are opinionated without seeming biased and the descriptions are enjoyable to read.

I recommend this book as a gift to anyone with a loved one or friend moving to the area!


No Washington Office should be without this informative book   April 8, 1999
10 out of 11 found this review helpful

I wish this book had been around when I came to the DC Area. It contains everything you need to know to get your new home connected with services and to find your way around the area. An invaluable book! I highly recommend it as a gift to someone you know who is moving to the area. I also find the book a great reference to keep in the office for "visiting dignitaries" and their families. It's a quick resource on Metro DC tourist sites.


Excellent resource guide for DC. Very informative.   January 2, 1999
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This guidebook is full of valuable information that saved me tons of time in my move to DC. A must for every newcomer.


good begining book   September 28, 2002
C. Lusk (Washington, DC United States)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful

This book provides a good "intro" for a newcomer to DC- especially if you will be relying on the metro for transportation, as it lists what metro lines to take to local shopping centres. This may seem trivial, but when you need a can opener two days after moving and have no car it becomes very important.

The only problms is that the info is very likly to become dated very quickly- especially the restaurant guide. Newer establishments and attractions weren't listed. As well, there seems to be a bias to certain areas with more "trendy" attractions, and a glossing over of less popular (and less expensive to live in) areas.