The Most Scenic Drives in America, Newly Revised and Updated: 120 Spectacular Road Trips
The Most Scenic Drives in America, Newly Revised and Updated: 120 Spectacular Road Trips
- ASIN: 1606523589
- ISBN: 1606523589
- Brand: Reader s Digest Association
- Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 5th Edition: The 300 Best Drives in the U.S.
National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 5th Edition: The 300 Best Drives in the U.S.
This fully updated edition of the best-selling guidebook from National Geographic showcases 300 of the best scenic drives across the United States. The fifth and latest edition of National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways provides more than 300 possibilities for spectacular getaways in your local area and throughout the 50 states. Whether you're looking for a short day trip close to home or a several-weeks-long vacation, you'll find a host of ideas in this beautifully illustrated, detail-packed book, which celebrates America's regional diversity, rich history, and jaw-dropping splendor. Suggested drives include Maine's rocky coastline, the Southeast's mystical swamplands, the Southwest's striking red-rock plateaus, the West's majestic mountains, and many more. Veteran National Geographic authors with deep knowledge of each area employ superb storytelling techniques to enliven your journeys. Each drive features mile-by-mile directions, as well as all the practical info you'll need to make your next road trip an experience to remember.
- ASIN: 1426219059
- ISBN: 1426219059
- Brand: NAT'L GEOGPH
- Manufacturer: National Geographic
Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways
Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways
The Road Awaits! Criss-cross the country on America's classic two-lane highways with Road Trip USA!Inside you'll find:11 of America's favorite road trips with a flexible network of route combinations, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itinerariesMile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and moreLocal history that reveals the unique personalities of small towns and big cities across the country Vintage snapshots, full-color photos, and beautiful illustrations of America both then and now Over 125 detailed driving maps covering more than 35,000 miles of classic American blacktopExpert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who cruised nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavementRoad Trip USA celebrates the great American road trip, and gives you the tools, resources, and inspiration to make it your own. Hit the road!
- ASIN: 1640493840
- ISBN: 1640493840
- Manufacturer: Moon Travel
Lonely Planet USA's Best Trips (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet USA's Best Trips (Travel Guide)
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. Featuring 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can cruise the cliffs along California's Big Sur coast or roll alongside Appalachian hills, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips: Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get around easily - 120 easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs,Detours, Link Your Trip Covers New York & the Mid-Atlantic, New England, Florida & the South, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips is perfect for exploring the USA in the classic American way - by road trip! Planning an Americana trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's USA guide, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. Looking for a guide focused on a specific American city? Check out Lonely Planet's New York City guide, San Francisco guide and Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California guide for a comprehensive look at all that these cities have to offer, or Pocket New York City, Pocket San Francisco and Pocket Los Angeles, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, L... [Read More]
- ASIN: 1786573598
- ISBN: 9781786573599
- Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
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National Geographic Road Atlas 2019: Adventure Edition [United States, Canada, Mexico] (National Geographic Recreation Atlas)
National Geographic Road Atlas 2019: Adventure Edition [United States, Canada, Mexico] (National Geographic Recreation Atlas)
National Geographic's Road Atlas: Adventure Edition, is the ideal companion for the next time you hit the road. Includes up-to-date road maps for all 50 U.S. States, plus Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Major cities and metropolitan areas are shown in detail with inset maps that include popular attractions, infrastructure and points-of-interest.Setting this atlas apart from all other road atlases are the inclusion of detailed maps and guidebook-like recommendations on the top 100 destinations for adventure, plus the top 24 most visited National Parks. An additional resources section provides contact information for local tourism offices, plus a place name index to help easily locate a specific city.The Road Atlas: Adventure Edition is printed in North America and features a heavy duty spiral binding and clear plastic cover for durability and lay-flat reading.Folded Size = 11" x 15"
- UPC: 749717201668
- ASIN: 0792289897
- ISBN: 0792289897
- Brand: National Geographic
- Size: One Size
- Manufacturer: National Geographic Maps
1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die (1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You)
1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die (1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You)
Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit. “Patricia Schultz unearths the hidden gems in our North American backyard. Don’t even think about packing your bag and sightseeing without it.” —New York Daily News
- ASIN: 0761189432
- ISBN: 0761189432
- Brand: Workman Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
North American Road Trips: Unforgettable Journeys of a Lifetime
North American Road Trips: Unforgettable Journeys of a Lifetime
Is the sprawling American countryside calling your name? Does nothing excite you more than the sun on the horizon? Do you crave the open road and have a sense of wonder about the world you have yet to explore? Do hours of radio and catered playlists sound like the remedy to your daily routine? North American Road Trips appeals to those with a taste for adventure. Covered within these pages are some of the most scenic routes in America. Fantastic photography bring the road to life and adds images to some of the most fantasized getaways. Features routes across the United States and up through Canada for the travelers that can't get enough of the North America. This is the essential guide for or for those who are just enthused about the fabric of the American landscape. It comes complete with must-see sights for each area. Gives the best times to go, estimated driving time, and the best roads to use. An invaluable resource for planning your next vacation. Features classic trips, like the infamous Route 66 and smaller niche trips for locals. From the sun-drenched roads of the Florida Keys to routes through the great white north and Alaska. Whether you have a couple hours to kill or a couple of weeks, routes have a broad span of times to get out. For the solo drivers or the packed vans, North American Road Trips packs several lifetimes of trips between its pages.
- ASIN: 0785835857
- ISBN: 0785835857
- Manufacturer: Chartwell Books
50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee, swamp tours in Louisiana, dinosaur trails in Colorado, America's oldest street in NYC, and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information as well as fascinating facts about each state that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible. In addition to 50 states in the U.S., the book includes a section on the Canadian provinces and territories.
- ASIN: 1426216904
- ISBN: 9781426216909
- Brand: National Geographic
- Manufacturer: National Geographic
Roadfood, 10th Edition: An Eater's Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Local Hot Spots and Hidden Gems Across America (Roadfood: The Coast-To-Coast Guide to the Best Barbecue Join)
Roadfood, 10th Edition: An Eater's Guide to More Than 1,000 of the Best Local Hot Spots and Hidden Gems Across America (Roadfood: The Coast-To-Coast Guide to the Best Barbecue Join)
A cornucopia for road warriors and armchair epicures alike, Roadfood is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures in the United States.First published in 1977, the original Roadfood became an instant classic. James Beard said, "This is a book that you should carry with you, no matter where you are going in these United States. It's a treasure house of information." The 40th anniversary edition of Roadfood includes 1,000 of America's best local eateries along highways and back roads, with nearly 200 new listings, as well as a brand new design. Filled with enticing alternatives for chain-weary-travelers, Roadfood provides descriptions of and directions to (complete with regional maps) the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints down South; the most indulgent steak houses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice-cream parlors, and uniquely regional finds in between. Each entry delves into the folkways of a restaurant's locale as well as the dining experience itself, and each is written in the Sterns' entertaining and colorful style. "The bible for motorists seeking mouthwatering barbecue or homemade pie." - USA Today
- ASIN: 0451496191
- ISBN: 0451496191
- Brand: Clarkson Potter
- Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
Filled with helpful travel tips and beautiful National Geographic photography, this expert guide showcases the best experiences in the top national, state, and city parks throughout North America.In the sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 ideas, National Geographic turns to the United States' and Canada's most pristine--and adventure-filled--national, state, and city parks with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Showcasing the best experiences, both obvious and unexpected, each entry in this robust guide provides an overview of the park, detailed travel advice, fascinating facts, insider knowledge about wildlife, and expert tips for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring. From the geysers of Yellowstone National Park to the Everglades' Nine Mile Pond Canoe Trail and the stunning peaks of Banff and Jasper in Alberta, each page will fuel your wanderlust. Plus, explore the natural beauty tucked away in cities like New York's Central Park and Boston Commons, and find bonus parks with day-trip suggestions to nearby neighbors. Top 10 lists throughout highlight best-of destinations for river trips, monuments, panoramic views, beaches, and more. This comprehensive book provides all the inspiration and information you need to plan your next park visit--and make it a memorable one.
- ASIN: 1426220103
- ISBN: 1426220103
- Manufacturer: National Geographic