Frommer'S USA (5th Ed.) - Softcover

Bill Goodwin

3.75

12 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028618467 ISBN 13: 9780028618463

Publisher: Frommer, 1997

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Now appearing in our new format for the first time, this brand-new edition reflects all the wonderful Frommers domestic coverage thats appeared in the last two yearsall brought completely up to date for 1998. With almost 100 page of maps and wonderful scenic driving tours, Frommers U.S.A. has it all: the Grand Canyon, the California Wine Country, the Shenandoah Valley, Cape Cod, New Orleans, the Rockies, North Carolinas Outer Banks, Utahs spectacular national parks, and much, much moreall described in incredible detail. Weve chosen the very best hotels and restaurants throughout the country, with selections in every price range, and we havent skimped on shopping and nightlife. A special-interest vacation planner points you to the nations best outdoor adventures in and out of the national parks, plus ghost towns, foliage tours, learning vacations, and more.Here in one volume is the very best America has to offer: all major U.S. cities and resorts areas, plus the top national parks and monuments. Its a perfect choice for American travelers who want to explore all the wonders across their own country, and its indispensable for frequent business travelers and visitors from overseas.

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Review:

It's impossible for a single guidebook to completely cover a country as massive and diverse as America, but Frommer's USA comes close. Sure, some will quibble with destination choices (for example, the editors mention Martha's Vineyard, but not Nantucket) but overall, this 1,000-plus-page tome hits the mark. Chapters focus on both major cities and larger regions (New England, Southern California, etc.), covering such basics as activities, lodging, and affordable restaurants, and doing so in excruciating detail (admission prices, hours of operation, directions, whether or not a hotel has valet parking). You'll also find plenty of full-page maps and quirky little sidebars (gourmet food stores in Napa, best Chicago blues bars). As if that weren't enough, there's an online travel directory with Web addresses for everything from Ticketmaster to Zagat's to Amtrak. If you plan on seeing even a sliver of what this country has to offer, take this guidebook with you. --Jill Fergus

From the Back Cover:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:

Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems plus new takes on top attractions.
The best hotels and restaurants in every price range,with candid reviews.
The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence.

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