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The Adirondack Book --The revised edition of this terrific guide offers an impressive number of hotel, inn and b&b recommendations. It also explores all the sights, outdoor attractions and sporting activities that make this region such a popular year-round destination. Additional chapters on restaurants, antique shopping and sidetrips ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips. $17.95
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Enjoy Tanglewood, scenic villages and great antiquing with
The Berkshire Book $17.95
Find the best crabcakes, island hideaways and sailing spots in
The Chesapeake Bay Book $17.95
Explore wide beaches, elegant houses, and great seafood with
The Hamptons Book $17.95
Treat yourself to grand mansion tours, sunset sails and quaint b&b's with
The Newport & Narragansett Bay Book $17.95
Away for the Weekend: New York --This creative and practical guide offers 52 suggestions for weekend trips in New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Rhode Island-all within 200 miles of New York City. Arranged by state and season, this new edition by Eleanor Berman provides itineraries, sightseeing ideas and accommodation suggestions. So treat yourself to a weekend off and head to the mountains...or the beach...or... $15.00
Away for the Weekend Mid-Atlantic --Subtitled "Great Getaways within 250 miles of Washington D.C.", this guide leads you to weekend destinations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Eleanor Berman includes sights and activities for all seasons and interests: from plantation tours to antique markets; from Fall foliage tours to Christmas in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.The author provides accommodation and restaurant recommendations, maps and detailed driving directions. $16.00
Away For the Weekend With Kids: New York --Eleanor Berman presents daytrips and weekend itineraries that appeal to all members of the family. She includes trips arranged around a wide array of activities including sports, nature, boat and train rides, dinosaur museums, festivals and fairs, and farms where you can pick your own produce. Berman provides detailed driving directions and recommends family-friendly accommodations and restaurants to make your trip as hassle-free as possible. $16.00
Bernice Chesler's Bed & Breakfast New England --This new, expanded edition contains descriptions of over 450 b&b's located in the cities, rural countryside and coastal areas of New England. Chesler provides details on amenities, service, room size, breakfast menus and quality, host profiles and rate information, so the perfect home away from home is yours at a glance. $17.95
Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills and Hudson River Valley --This series guides you to the best day and overnight hikes in the area. Everything you need to know about hiking with kids is included here: complete trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, campsite locations, information on flora and fauna, and tips on pacing, safety and environmental awareness. For a stroll on Bear Mountain or more serious hiking, this guide will get you and your family going. $12.95
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Best Hikes with Children in:
Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island
New Jersey
Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine each $12.95
Cape Cod Access --The Access formula lends itself perfectly to Cape Cod. Wind your way along the shorelines and through the quaint villages of this lovely peninsula and find the best places to go antiquing, bird-watching, swimming and fishing. Maps pinpoint hotels, restaurants and all the points of interest and make it easy to find your way around. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are also included. $19.00
Daytrips in Pennsylvania Dutch Country & Philadelphia --Earl Steinbicker makes it easy to explore the Pennsylvania Dutch Country with these 50 excursions that are all within a day's drive from Philadelphia or Lancaster, PA. He describes all the local attractions, from Civil War sites to Amish villages, public gardens to historic homes, and provides directions, maps and itinerary suggestions that help you make the best use of your time. $14.95
The Discerning Traveler's Guide to New England --David and Linda Glickstein have finally revised their wonderful guide to the best of this popular region. Drawing on the up-to-the-minute reviews in their monthly Discerning Traveler newsletter, the authors uncover little-known inns and restaurants, suggest routes and itineraries, and help travellers focus on the most interesting sights. The detail of their reporting sets their guide apart. $19.95
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Discerning Traveler's Guide to the Middle Atlantic $17.95
Fodor's Best Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns --More than 280 honest accommodation reviews and activity suggestions to help you plan a memorable weekend, whether your interest is gourmet dining, cross-country skiing, historic sites, antiquing, whirlpool baths or all of the above. Newly updated.
Mid-Atlantic
New England Each $16.00
NEW Fun Places to Go with Children in New England-- Diane Blair and Pamela Wright cover over 350 places, activities and seasonal events in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The authors offer suggestions ranging from the Wells Auto Museum to the Mark Twain House, kayaking workshops to a Clydesdale horse stable to panning for gold, along with the usual skiing, biking and water sports. Nearby family friendly lodgings and restaurants for all budgets are also provided. Particularly useful is an index that cross references all the listings by age group, and maps that pinpoint all the activities. $11.95
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NEW Fun Places to Go with Children in Washington DC $11.95
Great Family Vacations: Northeast --If you need a little inspiration for that family getaway this summer, you need look no further. Candyce Stapen explores a wide array of options, from New York City to Gettysburg to Cape Cod, with forays into Nova Scotia and other parts of Eastern Canada. She provides sightseeing and recreational highlights, as well as hotel and restaurant recommendations for all budgets. The activities she mentions range from performing arts to sports to a teddy bear factory tour. $14.95
Hidden Boston & Cape Cod--Kelly Spencer leads you to famous sights such as Walden Pond and to less well-known spots that you might never find on your own (like where to participate in a cranberry harvest). She also describes out-of-the-ordinary inns and b&b's, eateries, and the best places to enjoy outdoor activities ranging from hiking to boating to fishing. Newly revised. $11.95
Lonely Planet Washington D.C. & The Capital Region --Lonely Planet has finally begun to cover the East Coast. This new guide explores all the sights and landmarks of the capital itself, as well as nearby areas of Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Lonely Planet's trademark directness and emphasis on moderate prices ensure that you get the most for your money, and the authors provide information on outdoor activities, ethnic eateries and nightspots, and great maps. $19.95
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Lonely Planet New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania $19.95
Maine: An Explorer's Guide --Throughout the year in Maine you'll find an amazing number of outdoor activities, famous and out-of-the-ordinary sights, great places to stay (from simple b&bs to elegant inns), wonderful restaurants and interesting shops and outlets. All of these are described in detail (with good maps) by New Englanders Christina Tree and Mimi Steadman in the 8th edition of this reliable guide. $18.00
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Connecticut: An Explorer's Guide $17.00
Massachusetts: An Explorer's Guide $18.00
New Hampshire : An Explorer's Guide $18.00
Rhode Island: An Explorer's Guide $16.00
Vermont: An Explorer's Guide $18.00
NEW Michelin Green Guide to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania--Michelin continues their increasing coverage of the U.S. with this new guide to all the most important sights in these three states. Arranged alphabetically by town/region within each state, the guide covers outdoor excursions to the Pine Barrons and Adirondack State Park, historic towns such as Seneca Falls and Gettysburg, and a range of sights from Fallingwater to the Amish Country. It also takes you to New York and Philadelphia, and offers good directions, excellent maps and tips on outdoor sports and transportation. $20.00
New York State Handbook --Finally, there is a guide to all there is to see and do in our very own Empire State. Christiane Bird and Moon Publications cover the Hudson Valley, Saratoga, the Adirondack Mountains, the Finger Lakes, and everything in between. Although New York City is included, the emphasis here is on the outdoors and on less well-known sights (such as Harriet Tubman's home). Bird provides extensive practical travel information, accommodation recommendations for all budgets and excellent maps. It's about time. $19.95
Pennsylvania Handbook --At last, a complete guide to Pennsylvania. Moon Publications and Joanne Miller guide you to all corners of the state, from Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country to Gettysburg, Pittsburgh, and the Poconos. Extremely detailed sightseeing information, with an emphasis on both cultural and outdoor activities, leads to both well-known and obscure sights (like the American Swedish Historical Museum). Good lodging and restaurant recommendations for all budgets and great maps make this guide a must for anyone contemplating a trip to the Keystone state. $18.95
Short Bike Rides in Connecticut --Useful for beginners and experienced cyclists alike, this portable, pocket-sized guide leads you on 35 scenic routes through the entire state. Author Edwin Mullen provides mapped directions, approximate pedaling time and sightseeing information for each ride, and routes include Litchfield, Pleasant Valley and the Connecticut River. $9.95
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Short Bike Rides on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard
Short Bike Rides in Long Island
Short Bike Rides in New Jersey
Short Bike Rides in and around New York City
Short Bike Rides in Rhode Island (including Block Island) each $9.95
Sloan's Guide to Antiquing in New England --A fantasy come true for all antique enthusiasts, this thorough guide covers New England in its entirety, with brief descriptions of more than 2,000 shops and dealers, including hours, type of inventory and services. Regional maps show the locations of the antique shops, and the listings are coded so one can find stores that deal in a specific item, such as pottery or clocks. Happy antiquing! $16.95
Traveler's Guide to The Hudson River Valley --Filled with rolling farmland, historic villages, country estates and wineries, the Hudson Valley is a deservedly popular recreation spot. Tim Mulligan's wonderful guide leads you to the best hotels, inns, restaurants, and shops, and ensures that you won't miss any of the sights both on and off the beaten path. It also provides information on hiking and biking in the area, and on Kykuit, the recently opened Rockefeller Estate. $14.00
Washington D.C. Access --These books are perfect for self-guided walking tours or for finding a charming cafe close to the concert. Arranged by neighborhood, Richard Saul Wurman's guide describes sights, restaurants, hotels, shops and even landmarked buildings, all keyed into full-color area maps. Floorplans of major museums and tips on how to get around make it particularly useful. $19.00
Wineries of the Eastern States --Frank Prial, the wine columnist for the New York Times, has raved about Marguerite Thomas' guide to the many world-class vineyards throughout the East coast, from Massachusetts to the Finger Lakes to Virginia. Thomas provides details on wine tastings, tours, accommodations and restaurants at each stop. $17.95