Travel : United States

Best Places to Raise Your Family: Experts Choose 100 Top Communities That You Can Afford provides timely facts and expert in-depth analysis on 100 U.S. neighborhoods in an accessible and friendly format. Whether you're mulling over the idea of relocating your family, trying to decide where to live once you have a family, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you’ll be intrigued by Best Places to Raise Your Family . more...

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An essential reference to the 400 species of birds found in Minnesota, including information on abundance, location, and seasonality. more...

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When Canoe Country and Snowshoe Country were first published, in 1938 and 1944, respectively, readers were charmed by their loving portrayal of the wilderness of northern Minnesota. Florence Page Jaques and her husband, Francis Lee Jaques, became celebrated champions of the Boundary Waters and its majestic environs. Now, for the first time, these classics of nature writing and art—depicting all the moods and seasons of the north woods—are brought together in one beautiful volume. more...

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Just 70 minutes by plane from Miami and a few hours from New York, this charming trio of islands has captured attention worldwide. Where else in the world can you take care of your tax-free bank account in the morning and don mask, tank and flippers for an afternoon of scuba diving? more...

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Years ago, when Frank Sinatra sang the praises of ''my kind of town,'' he was saluting Chicago. Chicago is still a truly vibrant and eclectic city that constantly reinvents itself. Cosmopolitan yet not elitist, sophisticated in some ways yet refreshingly brash in others, Chicago is wonderfully entertaining and welcoming. There’s plenty to do and this guide clues you in with the latest info on:.:.; Four options for exploring the city.; Five day trips to nearby attractions.; Accommodations, ranging from three of the world’s best luxury hotels to wonderful historic getaways with modern amenities.; A shopping guide that covers power shopping along the Magnificent Mile and bargain hunting in unique shops.; The action and attractions, ranging from Soldier Field or Wrigley Field to the Hancock Observatory to Navy Pier.; Restaurants, including everything from elegant to family-style, and from Chicago’s famous deep-dish pizza to all kinds of ethnic cuisine.; Intriguing architecture and incredible museums, including the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Art Institute of Chicago.; Fantastic outdoor attractions, including Millenium Park, Grant Park, North Avenue Beach, two great zoos, and more.; What to do when the sun goes down, whether you like the blues, ska, or hip-hop… the hot night spots or great theater.; Culture, ranging from Lyric Opera and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to The Second City and Improv Olympics.; Sports—baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and more—in a city of notoriously passionate fans. Like every For Dummies travel guide, Chicago For Dummies, 4 th 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. With this friendly guide to help you choose from the best sites and attractions, Chicago will surely be your kind of town. more...

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