The USA Book combines arresting photography with sharp and compelling content, organized by state with additional sections on popular themes, regional identities, road trips and US territories. More than 400 photographs illustrate the unique qualities and diversity of the 50 states. The book contains informative and engaging details on each state, including history, culture and traditions, politics, myths and legends, trademarks and essential experiences. The Best Road Trips chapter and maps highlight the USA's top six road trips, from Route 66 to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Special spreads highlight key themes and issues, from arts and architecture, to innovation and exploration, and oddball America.
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Great Escapes: Chicago presents fresh weekend escapes both in and around Chicago. Organized in an innovative format, it dispenses information and advice according to themes including “Eat,” “Play,” and “Learn.” As one of the few guidebooks devoted to weekend escapes from Chicago, Great Escapes: Chicago appeals to residents of Chicago and its metropolitan region desiring quick and inexpensive vacations and reignites interest in nearby Chicago.

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Discover Chicago

Splash in Millennium Park's Crown Fountain, with its gargoyle-style video fountain
Canvass West Loop galleries, Chicago's beachhead for contemporary arts
Browse Wicker Park boutiques for vintage pillbox hats, graphic novels and Tortise CDs
Score bleacher seats for the Cubs at Wrigley Field

In This Guide:

Three authors, 1800 research hours, 97 well-tested bars, clubs and concert halls
Expanded coverage of Chicago's culinary scene, from gourmet hot dogs to celebrity chefs
New itinerary Builder helps you choose your own adventure...

Master 18th-century cooking techniques while soaking up music and mutiny at Louisbourg, p. 131.

Discover what festival-going Scots really wear under those kilts in Halifax and Antigonish, p. 71, p. 119.

Slap on a bib and loosen your belt at a PEI lobster supper, p. 205.

Shore up your sea legs while spotting humpbacks and dodging icebergs on Newfoundland's waters, p. 229.

Dedicated Newfoundland & Labrador chapter.
Two fearless authors, 800+ hours and 8830km on the road.
Oodles of itineraries to please road-trippers, foodies, history buffs and Anne maniacs alike.
Evocative insights from a host of Atlantic Canadians....

Discover Canada

Mosey past moose on the Cabot Trail through to the vast Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Quench your thirst for high-mountain adventure amidst the jaw-dropping scenery of the wild Rockies
Go easy on the maple syrup while sampling the nouvelle cuisine of Montreal and Canada's other foodie havens
Spot caribou and arctic wolves while hiking through 'the land that never melts'

In This Guide:

14 authors, 21,522 km driven in 371 days, 45 moose sightings
All new, inspiring Outdoors chapter and stunning color section on Canada's national parks
Informative interviews with locals from every corner of the country...