Travel : United States

Michael 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...

Price: $8.00

You’re in for a scenic, sensory treat! Alaska has 100,000 glaciers and 10 million lakes. Wildlife roams freely across vast spaces, unfettered by fences or roads. Opportunities to experience real wilderness and enjoy outdoor activities abound. You can’t see or do it all, but you can make the most of your time with this friendly guide that gives you the scoop on: Anchorage, the gateway to Alaska, and nearby outdoor destinations; Road trips from Anchorage: The Kenai Peninsula, including Seward, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kenai, and Homer; Fairbanks and its environs; Alaska’s long rural highways; and Denali National Park; Southeast Alaska, including Juneau, Skagway and Sitka; Bush Alaska, covering fascinating places in the Arctic; Options for visiting by cruise ship; Five great itineraries that touch on Alaska’s best destinations; The best places to see marine mammals, birds, humpback whales, black, brown, or polar bears, and other wildlife; The best gold rush towns, including Fairbanks, Juneau, Skagway, and Nome, where the free-wheeling frontier spirit abides today; Info on fishing, skiing, sea kayaking, dogmushing, hiking, and more; Accommodations, ranging from a luxury hotel to railroad cars to a romantic inn and spa. Like every For Dummies travel guide, Alaska For Dummies, 4th Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice; What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip; The best hotels and restaurants for every budget; Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages. Whether you want to get up close and personal (but not too close or too personal) with bears, explore the native heritage with its great totem poles, clan houses, and Iñupiat artwork, enjoy outdoor adventures, or just soak up the magnificent, unspoiled scenery, you’re on your way to a great Alaskan escape. more...

Price: $19.99

Completely updated every year, Frommer's Chicago features 16 pages of gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you.; Chicago, fast becoming one of the nation’s greenest cities, is home to a number of eco-friendly hotels and restaurants, which are highlighted in this latest edition.; Our Chicago expert takes art, architecture, and museum lovers behind the scenes, giving you tips on which exhibits are worth your time, how to see the sights on a budget, and a detailed guide to the city’s architectural wonders.; You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; a detailed walking tour of the Loop’s best sculptures; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice on planning a successful family vacation (including the Obama family’s favorite hangouts).; Frommer's Chicago also includes a color photo insert and fold-out map. more...

Price: $17.99

With Frommer's, family vacations have never been so easy. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places local parents and kids 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, and tells you which ones are kid-friendly. Every Frommer's with Kids Travel Guide is up-to-date with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and outdoor activities. You'd be lost without us! more...

Price: $15.99

The Top 10 Features of Central Park: (10) Delacorte Theater (9) Wildlife Conservation Center (8) Hans Christian Andersen Statue (7) Conservatory Garden (6) Strawberry Fields (5) Reservoir (4) Ramble (3) Belvedere Castle (2) Bethesda Terrace (1) Great Lawn more...

Price: $12.00