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Autumn Rambles in New Englandby Michael Tougias; Mark Tougias
Hunter Publishing 1998; US$ 15.00A selection of 15 routes through all six New England states (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts) designed to catch fall foliage at its best. Most of these trails are situated around quiet, rarely visited villages on country roads. For each itinerary there is a map, details on points of interest, suggested walks, recommended places to stay and eat, directions, tidbits of local history and the nuts-and-bolts of traveling in the area. Many of the authors' personal experiences are included. The book is illustrated by beautiful color paintings by co-author Mark Tougias, a well-known New England artist. This title was originally announced, but never published, by Country Roads Press as Autumn Trails. more...
Adventure Guide to New Hampshireby Elizabeth L. Dugger
Hunter Publishing 1998; US$ 15.00Beth Dugger finds the roads less traveled in this popular New England state. The book is broken down into six regions: White Mountains, the Lakes Region, Dartmouth and Lake Sunapee, the Monadnock Region, Merrimack Valley and the Coastal Region, each offering full details on fun things to do. Hiking, fishing, skiing and canoeing are but a few of the activities covered, with the best outfitters listed for each, along with contact numbers. Dugger says, 'This book is for people who see themselves doing things, not just going places.' more...
Frommer's Virginiaby Bill Goodwin
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 16.99You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go - they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! more...
On the Waterby Nathaniel Stone
Broadway Books 2002; US$ 15.99“I take a stroke and lean back, gazing up into the jet skies, bejeweled by the moon and the galaxies of stars. The hull glides in silence and with such perfect balance as to report no motion. I sit up for another stroke, now looking down as the blades ignite swirling pairs of white constellations of phosphorescent plankton. Two opposing heavens. ‘Remember this,’ I think to myself.” Few people have ever considered the eastern United States to be an island, but when Nat Stone began tracing waterways in his new atlas at the age of ten he discovered that if one had a boat it was possible to use a combination of waterways to travel up the Hudson River, west across the barge canals and the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi... more...
Michael Brein's Guide to Chicago by the 'L'by Michael Brein
Michael Brein, Inc. 2009; US$ 8.00Michael Brein's Guide to Chicago by the L shows visitors how to go to Chicago's top 50 visitor attractions by the Chicago L (subway), the Metra (suburban rail network) as well as selected public buses. The guide shows which transit to use, which lines to take, which transit stops to board and exit, and, using detailed mini-area-walking maps, how to walk exactly from these transit stops directly to the visitor attractions. Additional nearby points of interest are also indicated on these mini-area-walking maps. An ultra-large official map of the transit system is also provided. more...
Michael Brein's Guide to Washington, DC by the Metroby Michael Brein; Penne Franklin
Michael Brein, Inc. 2009; US$ 8.00Michael Brein's Guide to Washington, DC by the Metro shows visitors how to go to Washington, DC's top 50 visitor attractions by the Metro. The guide shows which Metro lines to use, which transit stops to board and exit, and, using detailed mini-area-walking maps, how to walk exactly from these transit stops directly to the visitor attractions. Additional nearby points of interest are also indicated on these mini-area-walking maps. An ultra-large official map of the Metro is also provided. more...
The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Areaby Chowhound
Penguin Group Inc. 2005; US$ 14.99With more than 300,000 visitors a month, Chowhound.com has become a favorite source of information for those who want to take their dining experiences off the beaten path. Few places on earth offer as many culinary opportunities as New York City, so why do most food guides feature the same selection of restaurants year after year? This extraordinary guide uncovers the tastiest meals, the most expertly or authentically prepared dishes, and the best "hidden gem" restaurants the five boroughs have to offer and presents them in a portable, easy-to-use format. In true anti-Zagat fashion, Chowhound.com dishes out the city's hottest food tips with humor, intelligence, and a lively voice that's fun to read. Whether it's the off-menu dish at Babbo or... more...
Rediscovering America: Exploring the Small Towns of Virginia & Marylandby Mary Burnham
Hunter Publishing 2004; US$ 15.00Return to a time when life was simpler. Discover classic river towns, mountain retreats and coastal fishing villages, small towns where you can still shop on Main Street, where the hardware store and the bookstore are not part of a national chain, old buildings are restored and historic places are preserved. The Burnhams, also co-authors of The Virginia Handbook, have discovered and explored scores of these delightful towns. Destinations include Onancock, on Virginia's Eastern Shore; Irvington, a hip town built around The Tides resort; Strasburg and Front Royal, towns rich in Shenandoah Valley history; as well as coastal towns such as St. Michael's, Crisfield and St. Mary's. The places featured in this book have charming inns and B&Bs, in addition... more...
A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Regionby Adam Levine; Rob Cardillo
Temple University Press 2007; US$ 23.95A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide, chock full of inside information more...
Walking Broadby Bruce Buschel
Simon & Schuster 2007; US$ 15.99Wedged between the hustle of New York and the grandeur of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is America's smallest big city, America's biggest small city, and America's most American city. It is also a city in flux. Bruce Buschel is a native Philadelphian who revisits his hometown and, in doing so, revisits his personal history and the city's complex identity. Buschel was born on Broad Street, his father died on Broad Street; he flunked out of college, sold cameras, and purchased drugs on Broad Street; he wrote for a newspaper on Broad Street, touched JFK's left hand on Broad Street, and met his second wife when she worked on Broad Street. On his thirteen-mile walk down the boulevard, Buschel talks to everyone from the old Italian tailor... more...









