1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die
by: Patricia Schultz
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It's a traveler's life list, a guide, an inspiration, a memory book. Open it to check out where you've been, and where you should go next. What to see and what to do and what to show the kids. Where to eat and where to stay. And how to change your life.
Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, here are 1,000 spectacular, compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Corn Palace, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, Chez Panisse and the country's best taco, lush gardens and Holden Arboretum, mountain biking on the Maah Daah Hey trail, historic mansions, vineyards, hot springs, the Talladega Superspeedway, classic ballparks, and more. Includes more than 150 places of special interest to families, and, for every entry, the nuts and bolts of how and when to visit.
Book Description:
It's the phenomenon: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die has 2.2 million copies in print and has spent 144 weeks and counting on The New York Times bestseller list.
Now, shipping in time for the tens of millions of travelers heading out for summer trips, comes 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die. Sail the Maine Windjammers out of Camden. Explore the gold-mining trails in Alaska's Denali wilderness. Collect exotic shells on the beaches of Captiva. Take a barbecue tour of Kansas City—from Arthur Bryant's to Gates to B.B.'s Lawnside to Danny Edward's to LC's to Snead's. There's the ice hotel in Quebec, the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, cowboy poetry readings, what to do in Louisville after the Derby's over, and for every city, dozens of unexpected suggestions and essential destinations.
The book is organized by region, and subject-specific indices in the back sort the book by interest—wilderness, great dining, best beaches, world-class museums, sports and adventures, road trips, and more. There's also an index that breaks out the best destinations for families with children. Following each entry is the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone numbers, costs, best times to visit.
It's a traveler's life list, a guide, an inspiration, a memory book. Open it to check out where you've been, and where you should go next. What to see and what to do and what to show the kids. Where to eat and where to stay. And how to change your life.
Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, here are 1,000 spectacular, compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Corn Palace, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, Chez Panisse and the country's best taco, lush gardens and Holden Arboretum, mountain biking on the Maah Daah Hey trail, historic mansions, vineyards, hot springs, the Talladega Superspeedway, classic ballparks, and more. Includes more than 150 places of special interest to families, and, for every entry, the nuts and bolts of how and when to visit.
Book Description:
It's the phenomenon: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die has 2.2 million copies in print and has spent 144 weeks and counting on The New York Times bestseller list.
Now, shipping in time for the tens of millions of travelers heading out for summer trips, comes 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die. Sail the Maine Windjammers out of Camden. Explore the gold-mining trails in Alaska's Denali wilderness. Collect exotic shells on the beaches of Captiva. Take a barbecue tour of Kansas City—from Arthur Bryant's to Gates to B.B.'s Lawnside to Danny Edward's to LC's to Snead's. There's the ice hotel in Quebec, the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, cowboy poetry readings, what to do in Louisville after the Derby's over, and for every city, dozens of unexpected suggestions and essential destinations.
The book is organized by region, and subject-specific indices in the back sort the book by interest—wilderness, great dining, best beaches, world-class museums, sports and adventures, road trips, and more. There's also an index that breaks out the best destinations for families with children. Following each entry is the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone numbers, costs, best times to visit.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - 1000 Places to See Before You Die - USA & Canada
This book gives a pretty diverse selection of places to see in every State, ranging from natural wonders to historic sites and interesting eateries.There will be something of interest for just about everyone.Even if you aren't planning a trip it is quite amusing reading.
Rating: - good compilation of travel guides
First, and foremost, I very much like the book and am glad I purchased it. I've taken a few road trips across the US and I am always looking to find those out of the way and unique locales. Typically I scour several sources to assemble my travel plans: the internet for maps, purchase per state travel guides for reviews, and use AAA books for tidbits about historical and cultural significance to read along the way. This book does a good job of compiling these aspects into one reference. I like how ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing Ideas
I'm happy with this book and determined to visit as many of these locations as possible.My only complaint is that I like big, beautiful pictures of the locations which it was too small to provide.
Rating: - Wow, there are alot of places I need to see!
This book gives a wide variety of places to see, hike, explore. It distinguishes between driving tours, boat tours, walking tours, ect. I think its great for anyone thinking of traveling.
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- gave book as gift, recipient says it is "ok"
Gave this book to my in-laws for Christmas as they are planning on traveling around the country in search of a new place to live at lower altitude.They have read through the book and say it is not really catered to any one type of traveler and that it is really all over the place.For example in one town it will mention one restaurant but not the really cool museum in the same town.I guess I would recommend this book not really as a travel guide but rather as a companion to a travel guide.Interesting ... Read More
- 1000 Places to See Before You Die - USA & CanadaThis book gives a pretty diverse selection of places to see in every State, ranging from natural wonders to historic sites and interesting eateries.There will be something of interest for just about everyone.Even if you aren't planning a trip it is quite amusing reading.
- good compilation of travel guidesFirst, and foremost, I very much like the book and am glad I purchased it. I've taken a few road trips across the US and I am always looking to find those out of the way and unique locales. Typically I scour several sources to assemble my travel plans: the internet for maps, purchase per state travel guides for reviews, and use AAA books for tidbits about historical and cultural significance to read along the way. This book does a good job of compiling these aspects into one reference. I like how ... Read More
- Amazing IdeasI'm happy with this book and determined to visit as many of these locations as possible.My only complaint is that I like big, beautiful pictures of the locations which it was too small to provide.
- Wow, there are alot of places I need to see!This book gives a wide variety of places to see, hike, explore. It distinguishes between driving tours, boat tours, walking tours, ect. I think its great for anyone thinking of traveling.
- gave book as gift, recipient says it is "ok"Gave this book to my in-laws for Christmas as they are planning on traveling around the country in search of a new place to live at lower altitude.They have read through the book and say it is not really catered to any one type of traveler and that it is really all over the place.For example in one town it will mention one restaurant but not the really cool museum in the same town.I guess I would recommend this book not really as a travel guide but rather as a companion to a travel guide.Interesting ... Read More
