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The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they'r... More

One of the premier architectural cities of the United States--if not the world--Chicago boasts a breathtaking skyline, dozens of architectural monuments, and a historic legacy few other cities can equal. And it's still growing! Since its first appearance in 1965, "Chicago's Famous Buildings" has bee... More

From Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, Harvard Square to Beacon Hill, Boston is as beloved for its centuries of history as it is for its sparkling contemporary culture. It's also a very doable-- and enticing-- vacation destination. This user-friendly guide is packed with all the info travelers need for a... More

What makes a trip to a national park so wonderful? For starters, America's national park system is more diverse than any park system in the world. You can stroll the seashore at Olympic National Park in Washington or Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, climb craggy mountains in Grand Teton ... More

Updated to include major new buildings of the last five years, this volume is a celebration of the buildings of New York City and their history with over 600 color photos.Manhattan is studded with spectacular buildings -- the Woolworth Building, the Flatiron, the Chrysler, the Empire State Building,... More

When the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 added a vast and unmapped wilderness area to the fledgling United States, President Thomas Jefferson persuaded Congress to fund a "Corps of Discovery" to explore these lands, and he picked a young man by the name of Meriwether Lewis to lead the way. Lewis and his ... More

The Unofficial Guides are the "Consumer Reports" of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they'r... More

No other city on the planet caters to kids like Orlando does; it's the number one family vacation destination in the country. This brand new title helps you navigate through the maze of theme parks, family activities and other attractions in the Land that Mickey Built, so you can spend more time hav... More

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it i... More

More visitors flock to Disney each year than to any other spot on earth, with new rides and hotels sprouting up every season. This complete guide helps singles and families, the young, and the young at heart navigate this perennially popular fantasy mecca. "Walt Disney World and Orlando for Dummies ... More

Two centuries after their expedition awoke the nation both to the promise and to the disquiet of the vast territory out west, Lewis and Clark still stir the imagination, and their adventure remains one of the most celebrated and studied chapters in American history. This volume explores the legacy o... More

From the White House to the Smithsonian, from the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial, there's more than enough to see and do in the nation's capital. If you want to the best of the district -- nightlife, culture, and historical sites included -- this handy, friendly guide will help you en... More

For the ultimate in sun, sand, fun, and relaxation, Florida is the place to go. From Disney World and Orlando to Pensacola, the Everglades to Miami and the Keys, the Sunshine State features vacation hotspots for singles, couples, families, and everyone in between. This handy guide shows you where an... More

'The Cambridge Gazetteer' will enlarge and inform your sense of history. It will answer questions about places you have heard of but want to know more about. Containing over 12,000 entries and based on the latest census data and a wide range of economic, cultural, historical, and topographical sourc... More

Frommer's is the name you can trust for great travel bargains. Our acclaimed $-a-Day series is not for backpackers who want to rough it, but for travelers with taste, who've outgrown their student lifestyle and demand comfortable accommodations and good, authentic meals at a reasonable price. Each g... More

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