Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Washington DC 2020 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in the United States.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Washington DC's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • * UPDATED FOR 2020: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know
  • * DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
  • * GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Washington D.C. has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
  • * INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
  • * PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips.
  • * COVERS: The White House, FDR and Jefferson Memorials, the Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials, National Air and Space Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the National Museum of the Native American, National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, and more!
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in the region? Check out Fodor's 25 Best New York City and Fodor's Philadelphia.


Fodor's In Focus Aruba

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 14 January 2020

Whether you want to relax on excellent beaches, explore perfect azure waters, or live large gambling at Las Vegas-style casinos the local Fodor's travel experts in Aruba are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Aruba guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

GET INSPIRED

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Aruba's Best Beaches," "Aruba's Best Resorts," and "Aruba's Best Outdoor Activities"
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS covering the most recommended sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, activities, and more

GET PLANNING

  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "Aruba with Kids" and tips for mastering the casinos
  • COVERS: Oranjestad, Arikok National Park, San Nicolas, Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, the Bon Bini Festival, and much more

GET GOING

  • DETAILED MAPS to navigate confidently
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS on when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine, geography and more
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems

Planning on visiting other destinations in the Caribbean? Check out Fodor's Essential Caribbean, Fodor's InFocus Turks & Caicos Islands, Fodor's InFocus St. Maarten/St. Martin, St. Barth & Anguilla, and Fodor's U.S. & British Virgin Islands.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images included in the physical edition.


Whether you want to explore Ireland's iconic coastal scenery, visit the Cliffs of Moher or the Ring of Kerry, or experience the thriving arts and music scene in Dublin, the local Fodor's travel experts in Ireland are here to help! Fodor's Essential Ireland 2021 with Belfast and Northern Ireland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This guide is part of Fodor's "Essential" guide series, which has been named as the "Best Travel Guide Series of 2019" by Booklist. This new edition is fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Essential Ireland 2021 travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Ireland's Top Natural Wonders," "Ireland's Top Castles and Manor Houses," "The Best Historical Sights to Visit in Ireland," "Top Tours," "Best Festivals," and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, itineraries to make the most of your time, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography, and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," "What to Eat and Drink," and "What to Buy."
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • EXPANDED COVERAGE OF Northern Ireland and Belfast to account for its rising popularity with visitors.
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON Dublin, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Cork, Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Aran Islands, the Ring of Kerry, The Giants Causeway, the Wild Atlantic Way, Killarney, Connemara, Trinity College, Dublin's museums, the Book of Kells, Dingle, Donegal, Irish Castles and Monasteries, Irish Design, Irish Festivals and events, and more.

Planning on visiting England? Check out Fodor's Essential England, Fodor's London, and Fodor's Essential Great Britain.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Whether you want to explore the Gardens by the Bay, hit the beaches of Sentosa Island, or shop on Orchard Road, the local Fodor's travel experts in Singapore are here to help! Fodor's In Focus Singapore guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This BRAND-NEW travel guide has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's In Focus Singapore travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Singapore's Best Hotel Pools," "Singapore's Best Speakeasy Bars," "Singapore's Outdoor Activities and Beaches" and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, cuisine, and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit" and "What to Eat and Drink in Singapore"
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Sentosa Island, Gardens by the Bay, Raffles Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Orchard Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Chinatown, the CBD, Little India, Kampong Glam, Tion Bahru, hawker centers, and more

Planning on visiting Thailand? Check out Fodor's Essential Thailand: with Cambodia and Laos.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Whether you want to dine in London, marvel at Stonehenge, or explore the Cotswolds, the local Fodor's travel experts in England are here to help! Fodor's Essential England guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This guide is part of Fodor's "Essential" guide series, which has been named as the "Best Travel Guide Series of 2019" by Booklist. This new edition is fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Essential England travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 60 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink in England," "England's Best Museums," "England's Best Royal Sites," "The Best Literary Experiences in England," and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Tower of London", "Mysterious Stonehenge", "Glorious English Gardens", "Hiking in the Lake District", and more
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: London, Bath, Cambridge, the Cotswolds, Liverpool, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Manchester, Stonehenge, York, Oxford, Cornwall, and more.

Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential Great Britain, Fodor's London, and Fodor's Essential Scotland.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Fodor's Prague

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 22 September 2020

Whether you want to visit Prague Castle, walk across the famed Charles Bridge, or enjoy Czech beer in the beer capital of the world, the local Fodor's travel experts in Prague and across the Czech Republic are here to help! Fodor's Prague and The Best of the Czech Republic guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Prague and The Best of the Czech Republic includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Best Breweries and Beer Experiences in the Beer Capital of the World," "Best Castles and Mansions in the Czech Republic," and "Best Spa Experiences in the Czech Republic"
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "What to Watch and Read," and "What You Need to Know Before You Go"
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • CZECH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • COVERS: Prague, Mala Strana, Charles Bridge, Cesky Krumlov Castle, Prague Castle, Church of St. Nicholas, Plzensky Prazdroj Brewery, Vltava River, Kutna Hora, Karlstejn, Krivoklat Castle, Melnik, Cesky Sternberk Castle, Konopiste Chateau, Lidice, Terezin, Southern Bohemia, Western Bohemia, and Moravia

Planning on visiting Germany or Austria? Check out Fodor's Essential Germany and Fodor's Vienna & the Best of Austria.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best London 2021 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in England and Europe.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having London's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • UPDATED FOR 2021: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know
  • DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
  • GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best London has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
  • INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
  • PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips.
  • COVERS: The British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Tate Modern, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in Europe? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Paris, Fodor's England, and Fodor's Scotland.


For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 New York City 2021 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in the United States.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having New York City's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • UPDATED FOR 2021: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know
  • DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
  • GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best New York has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
  • INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
  • PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips.
  • COVERS: Central Park, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the High Line, Times Square, shopping in SoHo, art museums, Brooklyn, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in the northeast? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Boston, Fodor's Philadelphia, and Fodor's New England.


Fodor's Rome 25 Best 2021

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 22 September 2020

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Rome 2021 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Italy and Europe.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Rome's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • UPDATED FOR 2021: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know
  • DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.
  • GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Rome has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.
  • INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.
  • PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and essential Italian phrases.
  • COVERS: St. Peter's Basilica, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Campo de' Fiori, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other Italian destinations? Check out Fodor's Venice 25 Best, Fodor's Essential Italy, Fodor's Florence 25 Best, and Fodor's The Amalfi Coast, Capri & Naples.


Fodor's Amsterdam

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 20 April 2021

Whether you want to cruise the canals, tour the Van Gogh Museum, or bike along Amsterdam's scenic streets, the local Fodor's travel experts in Amsterdam are here to help! Fodor's Amsterdam guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Amsterdam travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do.
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time.
  • MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently.
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, museums, activities, side-trips, and more.
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "Best Museums," "Ultimate Experiences," "Bicycling in Amsterdam," and more.
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money.
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more.
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "Ultimate Experiences," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Where to See Tulips".
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems.
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Kinderdijk, the Tulip Fields, Haarlem, and Delft.

Planning on visiting nearby European cities? Check out Fodor's Paris, Fodor's London, and Fodor's Rome.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Fodor's Budapest

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 6 July 2021

Whether you want to soak in a thermal bath, cruise the Danube River, or walk the Chain Bridge, the local Fodor's travel experts in Budapest are here to help! Fodor's Budapest guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Budapest travel guide includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 25 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink," "What to Buy" and more
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more
  • SPECIAL FEATURES on "Budapest's Baths" "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "Budapest Through the Years"
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • HUNGARIA- LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases
  • UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Szechenyi Baths, Hungarian Parliament, the Danube River, Chain Bridge, Margaret Island, Fisherman's Bastion, Great Market Hall, Buda Castle, Leopold Town, Franz Town, Joseph Town, the Jewish Quarter, Belvaros, Obuda, City Park, the opera, side trips, ruin bars, thermal baths, and more.

Planning on visiting other destinations in Central Europe? Check out Fodor's Prague and Fodor's Vienna & the Best of Austria.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!


Fodor's Philadelphia

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 13 October 2020

Whether you want to eat and drink, see the Liberty Bell, or visit the Philadelphia's best museums, the local Fodor's travel experts in Philadelphia are here to help! Fodor's Philadelphia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.

This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Philadelphia includes:

  • AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do
  • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
  • MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently
  • COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!
  • UP-TO-DATE and HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS for the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more
  • PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Philadelphia's Best Museums," "Philadelphia's Best Historic Sights," and "Best Under the Radar Sights and Experiences"
  • TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
  • THE BEST SIDE-TRIPS: Coverage of the Brandywine Valley, Bucks County, Lancaster County, Hershey Park, Gettysburg, LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting
  • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
  • LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems
  • COVERS: Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, City Hall, Avenue of the Arts, Boathouse Row, the Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place, Rittenhouse Square, the Barnes Foundation, the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, African American Museum, Valley Forge, and more.

Planning on visiting our nation's capital? Check out Fodor's Washington D.C.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.


One of the world's coolest cities, Berlin has grabbed the world's attention with its cutting-edge arts scene. Cosmopolitan and affordable, Berlin will delight foodies, scenesters, and fashionistas. Fodor's brand new guidebook, Inside Berlin, touches on top tourist sights, including Museum Island, Schloss Charlottenburg, and Brandenburg Gate, and delves deep into the best under-the-radar places that only insiders from Berlin know and go.

The Fodor's Inside series is designed for travelers looking for authentic, hyperlocal experiences. Perfectly sized to fit in your bag or pocket, these guides are designed with an artistic bent and are easy to use, look good, and don't make you feel like a tourist.

Written by Berliners-and with customized neighborhood maps and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn illustrations by illustrator Kathryn Holeman-Inside Berlin covers the restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques in the neighborhoods that locals love best.

Fodor's Inside Berlin includes:

  • * OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH COVERAGE that helps you explore locally loved, up-and-coming neighborhoods that other guidebooks don't cover well or at all.
  • * BEST BET LISTS with our favorites in a variety of categories including: best local foods, best kid-friendly attractions, and most romantic restaurants.
  • * INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTO SPOTS tell you how and where to get remarkable photos that you'll definitely want to share.
  • * AT A GLANCE FEATURES on local events, history, locally-made goods, books and movies set in Berlin, and more.
  • * MAPS that are easy to read, plus a free pull-out map.
  • * ITINERARIES that will help you plan your trip.
  • * COOL PLACES TO STAY highlighting the most unique lodgings in the city.
  • * BEST CITY TOURS from the coolest companies, including gallery walks, culinary tours and wine tastings.
  • * GETTING AROUND features in every neighborhood make navigation via public transit or car easy.
  • * HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATIONS by artist Kathryn Holeman.
  • * INTERESTING STREET AND PUBLIC ART that is worth discovering.
  • * BACK IN THE DAY SPOTLIGHTS of famous spots give the city historical context.
  • * COVERS the best neighborhoods in Berlin, including Mitte, Charlottenburg, Kreuzberg, Alt-Treptow, Neukoelln, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichschain, Schoneberg, Tiergarten, Potsdamer Strasse, and more.

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.

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Ready to experience New York City? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. Fodor's New York City 2020 travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of New York City, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or browse the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip.

This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning!

Fodor's New York City 2020 includes:

  • * AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of New York City.
  • * SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on museums, food, and shopping.
  • * INSPIRATIONAL "BEST OF" LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more.
  • * ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time.
  • * DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently.
  • * EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste.
  • * TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of festivals and events.
  • * LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours.
  • * HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels.
  • * COVERS: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, The High Line, and much more.
  • ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.

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Fodor's 25 Best New York City 2020

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 New York City 2020 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in the United States.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having New York City's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

* UPDATED FOR 2020: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know

* DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.

* GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best New York has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.

* INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.

* PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips.

* COVERS: Central Park, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the High Line, Times Square, shopping in SoHo, art museums, Brooklyn, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Planning to visit other destinations in the northeast? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Boston, Fodor's Philadelphia, and Fodor's New England.


Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Paris 2020 is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in France and Europe.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Paris's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • UPDATED FOR 2020: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know

    DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.

    GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Paris has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.

    INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.

    PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and essential French phrases.

    COVERS: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, Musee d'Orsay, Versailles, the Marais, boating on the Seine, Sacre-Coeur, Pere Lachaise, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other French destinations? Check out Fodor's France and Fodor's Provence and the French Riviera.


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Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Shanghai is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in China.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Shanghai's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • * FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know

    * DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.

    * GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Shanghai has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.

    * INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.

    * PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and essential Chinese phrases.

    * COVERS: The Bund, Longhua Temple, Pudong, the Old City, Yu Garden, the People's Park, the Peace Hotel, the French Concession, the Oriental Pearl Tower, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in China? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Hong Kong and Fodor's Essential China.


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Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

From the vastness of the Grand Canyon to Sedona's red rocks and the living Sonoran Desert, Arizona's landscapes are awe-inspiring. The state's spectacular canyons, blooming deserts, raging rivers, petrified forests, and scenic mountains enthrall lovers of the outdoors in pursuit of hiking, rafting, golf, or picturesque spots to watch the sunset. In full-color throughout, Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon helps travelers take advantage of the state's myriad pleasures, including outstanding museums and galleries, Navajo and Hopi cultural experiences, three national parks, and world-renowned spas.

This travel guide includes:

  • *PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information so they can travel with confidence
  • *ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Arizona & The Grand Canyon
  • *UPDATED COVERAGE: The guide features the latest hotel and restaurant openings throughout the state, particularly the fast-growing Phoenix and Tuscan areas.
  • *ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Illustrated features advise travelers on how to experience some of Arizona's top outdoor activities: star-gazing; exploring canyons, deserts, mountains, flora, and fauna; and the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure, rafting the Colorado River. Spotlights highlight Phoenix-area golf, visiting Native American reservations, and the Wild West.
  • *INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation map, the top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively. Dining and Lodging map atlases in Phoenix and Tucson make locating a hotel or meal simple. A Top Picks chart for Grand Canyon hiking trails helps travelers choose a hike based on length, grade, trail conditions, time of year, and level of difficulty.
  • *DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.
  • *COVERS: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Petrified Forest National Park, Monument Valley, Yuma, the Hoover Dam, Flagstaff, and more.

Fodor's Sydney 25 Best

by Fodor's Travel Guides

Published 19 November 2019

For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Sydney is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Australia.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Sydney's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know

    DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.

    GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Sydney has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.

    INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.

    PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips.

    COVERS: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Rocks, Sydney Tower and Skywalk, Bondi Beach, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo Sydney, the city's museums, galleries, parks, architectural gems, trendy neighborhoods, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in Australia? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Melbourne and Fodor's Essential Australia.


For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details.

Compact and affordable, Fodor's 25 Best Milan is a great travel guide for those who want an easy-to-pack guidebook and map to one of the most exciting cities in Italy.

Fodor's 25 Best Guides offer highlights of major city destinations in a compact package that includes a sturdy, detailed street map you can bring along with you to help you navigate when cell service is not available. By focusing only on top sights-all divided by neighborhood-we make planning your days easy.

Save time and space by having Milan's top 25 sights and experiences in one convenient guidebook:

  • * FULLY UPDATED: Fully updated coverage on the information you need to know

    * DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Best bets from local writers for sightseeing, eating, drinking, sleeping, and shopping, for every budget.

    * GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND MAPS: Full-color photos and full-size street maps cover the best Milan has to offer, all in one easy-to-use package. A handy, weather-resistant pullout city map will help you quickly orient yourself and plan your day.

    * INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: The "City Tours" section shows off the best of the city with self-guided tour ideas. Plan excursions outside the city with the "More to See" section.

    * PRACTICAL TIPS AND PHRASES: Travel like a local with our "Need to Know" section, filled with useful travel tips and essential Italian phrases.

    * COVERS: The Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Pinacoteca Di Brera, Palazzo Reale, The Last Supper, Il Cenacolo, Basilica of St. Ambrose, Museo Nazionale della Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Santa Maria delle Grazie, and more!

ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's guidebooks have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Planning to visit other destinations in Italy? Check out Fodor's 25 Best Rome, Fodor's 25 Best Florence, Fodor's 25 Best Venice, and Fodor's Essential Italy.