Streetwise Washington DC Metro Map - Laminated Washington DC Metrorail & Mall Map - Pocket Size Map – December 20, 2015

For potential purchasers of this map who are also evaluating the Streetwise "laminated city center street map of Washington, DC", this map is exactly the same in size and content as one of the six double-sided panels in the other map, but foldable into one-third the size. One side of this map provides a map of the Metro subway in the Washington, DC area, and one side provides a map of the area south and east of George Washington University, south and west of Union Station (the train station with which you will want to connect via the Metro subway in the case you wish to travel via train outside of the Washington, DC area), and north of the Tidal Basin (although the Jefferson Memorial is off this map to the south). Generally speaking, if you are visiting Washington, DC for the first time to see the sites, the two maps provided here will be most of what you will need, although be aware that once you arrive at your destination you will likely be bombarded with maps from all sides. I purchased this map for my recent visit this past week because I wanted a pocket-sized map that I would be able to bring with me so as to not get lost on my daily runs, but unfortunately this map was useless in the Georgetown area slightly west of this map where I spent my morning runs, and after running the first couple mornings I found my way around rather easily. I used the other aforementioned map for the rest of my time in Washington, DC. Fits very well within the Amphipod running belt that I also recently purchased.

This map is great for a sight-seeing trip to DC. It shows all the buildings on the mall, plus some other government buildings you may want to go to (like the bureau of printing and engraving). The shapes and sometimes names of most building are shown on each block not on the mall. Our hotel was shown on the map, so it was easy to orient ourselves.There aren't many maps that show the metro lines/stops with streets superimposed. We were able to pinpoint where we were on the map and figure out if we should walk or take the metro and which metro stop was the closest to us.The only problem that I had was that the print was pretty small; I wasn't carrying around my reading glasses so I had to occasionally show the map to my son to read something to me.

Great! Have planned our trip around "the mall" in DC based on this map and metro stops.update 4/7/15 Just returned from our trip. This was the best purchase I have ever made for travel. Just ordered one for NYC subway system and for the greater Atlanta area. I will look for this map for every city I travel to. Made navigating the subway system a breeze. We rode the subway from springfield to DC metro EVERY day during our 5 day stay. We did not get lost once. My 17 year old son and my 8 year old son were able to navigate for us by the end of our trip. I highly recommend this product.

I don't personally need this for myself, but keep one in my pocket while shopping. It's inevitable that tourists will approach me asking which line goes where or where what store is where in the mall. When their English is not so easy to understand, it's simple enough to point them in a direction and give them this map... being that it only costs a buck or two.I have a bunch of Streetwise maps and have never had accuracy or quality issues with them. They are up to date and hold up well to every day wear and tear. The colors are always vivid and don't seem to fade, and they don't crease in such a way that makes it difficult to see. Awesome map!

Used this map and nothing else to get around Washington DC a few weeks ago. LOVED that it had all the METRO stops on the front of the map as well as the separate METRO map on back. Small enough to fit in you back pocket, and laminated so sweat doesn't ruin it (it was over 100 degrees when I was there!). Easy to use--my 8 year old usually did the navigating with it.I would not recommend this map for drivers, or even cyclists, as it's just too small and doesn't cover a large enough area to be useful--you'll need a larger map for that. But for anyone taking the METRO into town and walking all the tourist areas, it's AWESOME!

I needed a simple laminated map of DC's Metro (light rail) to navigate the city of Washington DC. DC is NOT an easy city to get around! You not only have to know street names but also if it is SE, NW, NE, or SW? It can be VERY confusing,This map CLEARLY shows what trains to take to which attractions. Whether you want to see the WWII memorial, the Vietnam Memorial or the Air-Space Museum at the Smithsonian this map will get you there. You won't need to be flipping through thick guide books or folding and unfolding detailed maps.A MUST for every visitor to our nation's capital!

A great map-- small and sturdy. Ideal for carrying around in your pocket or backpack as you explore Washington, DC. It will stand up to months, if not years, of use. Especially good for walkers.Probably less good for drivers, who will find it too small to read easily while driving around and dodging other cars, tourist buses, bigwig motorcades, and distracted pedestrians.For cyclists, this is a decent, but limited, choice. It doesn't cover much of the city beyond the mall, and it does not include bike route information or bike paths, which are essential for getting around the greater DC area. For pedaling around the downtown area, however, it is great.

I'm preparing to go to DC and generally get maps to aid my sight-seeing. It's tough to buy online because you don't get to 'hold' it in your hand before you purchase. This is small enough to fold, tri-fold, and put into your pocket. Washington DC being sooo packed with things to see it really overwhelms to see all the attactions on this map. And, Metro doesn't go everywhere in DC. I wanted to see the Metro in comparison to 'sights' and this does that. There is a map of the Metro on the back without the 'sights' and I intend to use this for counting the stops before I reach my desired jumping off spot. And, as I read the other reviews, this map only gives the heart of DC and not much of surrounding areas.

The map is useful, as the Metro itself is the most dismal, dark and awful metro system I have ever used (I have used a few, including Tokyo), so if you wish to go to Washington DC, get this map or use cabs!

Does what it says on the cover. I didn't use mine as the Streetwise map of Washington had a metro map on it. Recommend getting that instead.Can download a metro map if that's all you want

Great map with so much detail in such a compact size! Have meyro map very useful as well