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	The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips by Robert J. Dolezal, Jerry Bates, Barbara Dolezal
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Product Details Binding Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number 917.304931 EAN 9780762105809 Format Illustrated ISBN 0762105801 Manufacturer Reader's Digest Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 400 Publication Date March 03, 2005 Publisher Reader's Digest Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description A one-of-a-kind trip planner, a superb on-the-road reference, and an album of 400 photographs. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, here are 120 outstanding drives that show the magnificence of America-each with detailed, easy-to-follow maps. Taking a drive in the country has been popular since horse-and-buggy days. But while the road trip itch is as strong as ever, scenic drives get scarcer year by year. The answer is a collection of the 120 loveliest drives in the U.S., providing maps and tours (with sites along the way itemized and lovingly described), trip length, when to go, nearby attractions, and local information sources. Free time is at a premium these days; rather than waste your leisure time in highway gluts, it's worth taking directions to some of the most beautiful drives the country still has to offer. The beauty of the open road is captured in this exquisitely illustrated guide to America's best driving routes. Newly revised and updated since its first publication in 1997, this volume is complete with tourist information, maps and breathtaking photographs to help readers plan their next cross-country vacation. Organized by region, the 120 suggested road trips span all 50 states and offer a wide variety of scenic adventures, from exploring the remote canyons of New Mexico to visiting the most beautiful beaches on Cape Cod. Each route offers a number of must-see points of interest, such as the carefully preserved mid-19th-century home of Washington Irving in New York or the best places to spot wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. Also included for each drive is a helpful 'Trip Tips' table, providing not only the basic information about length and the best time of the year to visit, but invaluable pieces of advice (i.e., 'No fuel is available on the 70-mile stretch of highway between Marblemount and Mazama'). Although it's often hard to get a sense of the particular personality of a drive from the rather dry descriptions, the large color photographs provide readers with a snapshot view of the unique beauty of each area. Perfect for anyone planning a road trip, this comprehensive volume will inspire readers to explore the natural scenery of the United States, whether travelling across the country or re-discovering the beauty of their home state. 400+ color photographs and 120 maps. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. A one-of-a-kind trip planner, a superb on-the-road reference, and an album of 400 photographs. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, here are 120 outstanding drives that show the magnificence of America-each with detailed, easy-to-follow maps. From the Atlantic to the Pacific120 wonderful ways to see the magnificence of America * Exciting, carefree, and comfortable tours covering every region in the country * 120 specially commissioned, detailed, easy-to-follow maps * 400 breathtaking photographs * Fascinating facts about natural wonders, wildlife, American history and lore, annual festivals, and local customs * Tips on when to go, where to stay, and whom to call for more information * Suggested side trips to nearby attractions, state parks, recreational facilities, and much more One of America's most popular outdoor pastimes is, quite simply, going for long, leisurely drives in the countryand that's what this book is all about. Making its way through each of our 50 statesfrom Alaska to Florida and Maine to CaliforniaTHE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA serves as your personal guide to the most colorful, breathtaking, intriguing, dramatic, and eye-pleasing stretches of road in the U.S.A. Divided into four regionsThe Western States, The Rocky Mountain States, The Central States, and The Eastern Statesthe 120 tours in THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA will take you on an unforgettable visit to America's scenic splendors, celebrating its natural wonders, manmade marvels, and gloriously varied landscapes. The drives were selected with assistance from state tourism offices, the National Forest Service, the National Park Services, chambers of commerce, and countless travel experts in every part of the country. Each drive route (shown in red on a specially designed map) follows a numbered sequence of points of interesttowns and cities, canyons and caverns, mountains and meadows, parks and historic siteswith each of these places described in the text and pinpointed on the map. To help you plan and better enjoy the tours, each drive is accompanied by a fact-filled Trip Tips box that provides information on mileage, the best travel seasons, nearby attractions, special events, and whom to contact for more details. Star Routes22 in alloffer thumbnail sketches of shorter but especially scenic roads that are located in the vicinity of the main tours. Additional boxes highlight distinctive characteristics of the areas, whether they be local plants, animals, customs, foods, or historical events. Both out on the road and in the comfort of your home, you'll find that THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES OF AMERICA will be a welcome companion. It not only helps motorists plan trips filled with beauty and diversity but also fascinates the armchair traveler with hundreds of colorful photographs that bring the scenery to life. Whether you plan to take a drive in some far corner of the country or one that's virtually in your own backyard, THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA will guide you to a host of beautiful bywaysthe roads that driving was made for. Customers who bought this item also bought 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways. National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, 5th Ed. (National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States) Off the Beaten Path (Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1,000 Scenic) National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways, 3d Ed. (National Geographic Guide to Scenic Highways and Byways) Customer Reviews for: The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips Rating - Superb book to plan a scenic roadtrip This one is favorite travel book. Being an amateur photographer, I like to drive along the scenic drives, enjoy the spectacular views and capture them in my camera. This book will provide you: - The scenic drives and the key places on the route. - Tell the facts & specialties of the places. - What time of year is good to go. - Awesome pictures of the drives to motivate you to go there. - Contact numbers ... Read More Rating - Beautiful photography This would be a beautiful coffee table book. It is even more helpful in planning plces to visit and reliving favorite memories from past trips. Rating - The Big Drive Looking for a combination of Drives to get the best out of a Touring Holiday in the USA - you need this book! It is easy to link together many of the "120 Spectacular Road Trips" to form a fantastic itinerary to see the best scenery and sights the USA has to offer. It's better than the more specialised "Route 66" and "Lincoln Highway" drives for visitors to the USA who are wanting to experience a broader cross section of US history and its stunning geography. ... Read More Rating - Great help for travelling the USA This book is a great help to make beautiful trips trough the country! Good descriptions and maps of the drives. You can search tours in all 50 states. Beautiful pictures! see more reviews See all books by author Robert J. Dolezal, Jerry Bates, Barbara Dolezal

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