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"The #1 New York Times bestseller, now more compelling, more inspiring, and more giftable than ever, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die, has been completely updated and is now in glorious full color. From the iconic series with millions and millions of books and calendars in print, this is the essential and deliciously readable guide for armchair travelers and adventurers who want to know the best places to visit in all...
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"Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India. Mind-boggling events, like the Baby Jumping Festival in Spain, where men dressed as devils literally vault over...
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"Find the New England of your dreams--whether it's finding the most reliable whale-watching cruises, snagging a room in a country inn at the height of leaf-peeping season, skiing fresh powder, going behind-the-scenes at living-history museums, scoring in-demand tickets to the best Berkshires summer festivals, finding the perfect antique on a Connecticut back road, scouting trend-setting chefs in Boston and beyond, or following a quest to find the...
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The author shares her best tips and tricks for breaking out of your comfort zone and experiencing the world with your kids. Along with how to pack, plan, and budget, she offers her best advice for surviving a plane ride with a toddler, tackling jet lag and naptimes, and finding childcare abroad. Includes 50 itineraries to destinations around the globe.--
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"You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Europe. With Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door, you'll learn how to: Plan your itinerary and maximize your time ; Pack light and right ; Find good-value hotels and restaurants ; Travel smoothly by train, bus, car, and plane ; Avoid crowds and tourist scams ; Hurdle the language barrier ; Understand cultural differences and connect with locals ; Save...
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Explore ancient ruins and view Renaissance masterpieces in this truly modern Eternal City. Inside Rick Steves Rome you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Rome; -- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites; -- Top sights and hidden gems, from the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to corner trattorias, cozy wine bars, and the perfect scoop of gelato;...
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Climb the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, stare into Abe's stony eyes and read his Gettysburg Address chiseled in the wall. Stand where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous speech and feel the sweep of history. Inside this book: full colour guide, free pull out city map, 87 bars, lounges and clubs, 35 pages of family friendly attractions, 24 free museums, 3 miles of lawn on the National Mall, 1 big White House comprehensive map, section DC for families,...
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"Say ciao to the Italy of your dreams--eat homemade pasta in an unmarked family-run trattoria, skip the lines at the iconic museums and other famous sights, pay less for lodging (even if you pick a deluxe hotel, thanks to our savvy travel hacks), and shop in the boutiques that hold the real treasures. Our authors have personally visited every hotel, shop, restaurant, attraction, and nightspot listed in this book--and hundreds more--to guide you on...
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"This thoroughly revised and updated guide featuring more than 100 hikes in Yellowstone National Park . Readers will find detailed maps, field-checked data on all of the trails, elevation charts, difficulty ratings, and ratings and information on backcountry camping. Hiking tips and information on avoiding confrontations with bears round out this classic guidebook. GPS coordinates of all trailheads and backcountry campgrounds are included, along with...
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Each hike in this guide includes a detailed map, accurate driving and hiking directions, and a quick overview of distance, time, and elevation. In addition, several overall maps show the hike locations in the larger area. The summaries allow hikers to choose a trail appropriate to their ability and desire.
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