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Whether you are a born-and-raised Hoosier or a recent transplant, author Dick Wolfsie will have you laughing out loud as he introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had. He takes you to places you never knew existed -- right in your own Indiana backyard.
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"The bicentennial of Indiana statehood in 2016 is the perfect time for Hoosiers of all stripes to hit the road and visit sites that speak to the nineteenth state's character. In her book, Andrea Neal has selected the top 100 events/historical figures in Indiana history, some well-known like George Rogers Clark, and others obscured by time or memory such as the visit of Marquis de Lafayette to southern Indiana. These highly readable essays and photographs...
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"Military tourism has exploded. Last year, more than 30 million Americans bought a ticket to visit a military destination setting visitation records from New York to California. But what destinations, and where did they go? The truth is that there are uncounted military sites you can see and visit, some on --and some off -- the beaten path. There are secret missile sites, life sized dioramas, outdoor tank, ship, and bomber parks, and incredible exhibits...
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Say "Aloha" to the Hawaii of your dreams! Snorkel in the translucent seas of a palm-fringed lagoon, take a stroll on a field of black lava or lush rainforest trail, relax on a green-sand beach where sea turtles bask in the sun, see the world's first acquaculture in an ancient royal fishpond, dance the hula to the seductive beat of pahu drums, rest in quaint B&B's or plush oceanfront resorts, and sample the delicious food of Hawaii Regional Cuisine,...
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This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops.
Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with,...
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"Say "Aloha" to the Hawaii of your dreams! Snorkel in the translucent seas of a palm-fringed lagoon, take a stroll on a field of black lava or lush rainforest trail, relax on a green-sand beach where sea turtles bask in the sun, see the world's first acquaculture in an ancient royal fishpond, dance the hula to the seductive beat of pahu drums, rest in quaint B&B's or plush oceanfront resorts, and sample the delicious food of Hawaii Regional Cuisine,...
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"Where can you travel the Erie Canal on a boat pulled by a horse? What is Wapakoneta, and what does it have to do with Neil Armstrong? Where can you eat ice cream at a stop on the Underground Railroad? Find these answers and more in Little Ohio: Small-Town Destinations. Author and blogger Jane Simon Ammeson traveled across the state to discover where to eat, stay, play, and shop in more than 90 charming small towns. Organized by region, Little Ohio...
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Here, for the first time, is a book that goes beyond providing just a brief battle history for each of the Civil War parks. Civil War Battlefields presents a detailed, clear narrative describing exactly what visitors can see and do in twelve important battlefield areas covering 22 campaigns and approximately 40 separate battles.
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"From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with...
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Indiana served an outsized role in the American effort during World War II. Indianapolis has more war memorial than every American city except Washington, D.C. And the rest of the state is rich with monuments, memorials and museums dedicated to Hoosier World War II history. Military airfields, training bases and ordnance depots dotted the state. May explore Indiana's World War II legacy-- and show how the Hoosier State is preserving the memory of...
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A guide to hotels and attractions in Washington, D.C.
Honest and Outspoken Advice Helps Plan Your Next Trip Written by Washington, D.C.'s Renee Sklarew, this is the insider's guide to Washington at its best with more than 50 restaurants and nearly 100 hotels reviewed and ranked for value and quality--plus secrets for getting the lowest rates. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of travel by unambiguously...
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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Civil War Trail Road Trips. Featuring 4 road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations along the way, you can visit battlefields where it all took place and immerse yourself in the lively music culture of the South.
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Established in 1876, Mount Pleasant Cemetery has a rich and textured history. It is the keeper of thousands of stories, each of which has contributed to the history of our city, province, and country. Many of Canada's most beloved figures rest there - William Lyon Mackenzie King, Foster Hewitt, Glenn Gould, and Timothy Eaton are just a few. Other, less known historical figures are buried there also - the first Canadian soldier killed in First World...
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"Travel just a few miles beyond Acadia National Park and you will find a little known and seldom visited patchwork of quaint fishing villages, rocky coastlines, wild blueberry fields, and vast stretches of forestland reaching all the way to the Canadian border, a hundred miles away. Beyond Acadia: Exploring the Bold Coast of Down East Maine is a travel guide that brings together, for the first time, the amazing opportunities to enjoy a day or a week...
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Featuring more than 400 fascinating color photographs that bring Tokyo's geeky underworld to life, a guide to Japanese geek culture, which is more popular today than ever before, provides a comprehensive run-down on each major Tokyo district where geeks congregate, shop, play and hangout.
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