Product Description

With millions of acres of amber waves of grain and a myriad of purple mountains majesty to choose from, selecting a vacation destination in the United States can be overwhelming. That’s why Fodor’s USA focuses on the best trips from sea to shining sea---from the vineyards of Napa Valley to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to the streets of Manhattan. Each section contains all of the crucial information that readers have come to expect from Fodor’s, including the best of the best in hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

Highlights Include:
·A selective approach, focusing on the best trips.
·Evocative itineraries that highlight the best that each destination has to offer and give travelers the freedom to choose among routes.
·Inspirational yet practical, this is a guide that readers can flip through at home to select their trip---as well as take along to use when they’re on their vacation.
·Cultural close-ups give readers a comprehensive picture of each region, including its claims to fame, favorite foods, and local lingo.
Planning tools, including routes linking multiple destinations, tips for what to see en route, and restaurant and hotel listings for “stopover cities,” help travelers plan unforgettable road trips.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37350 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-03
• Released on: 2008-06-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 688 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781400007202
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"In terms of comprehensiveness of coverage, the very accessible format, and the enthusiastic tone, this series remains one of the best on the market." –Booklist
 
"Fodor's super-informative guidebooks are known for accuracy and attention to detail…" –The Sacramento Bee
 
"The Fodor's guides are notable for their ratings of sights, restaurants, shops, accommodations and attractions." –Chicago Tribune
 
"The great detail, infectious spirit, and attractive format are distinguishing traits of these guides, which are entries in one of the top series in the business." –Booklist
 
"Fodor's can help you plan the perfect adventure" –The Arizona Republic
 
"Always thoughtfully written and easily readable, Fodor's travel guides have become a must-have when traveling to unfamiliar destinations" –Mid South Magazine
 
"Widely recognized as the gold standard of mainstream travel" –Honolulu Advertiser

Customer Reviews

A "Must Have" for Road Trippers
One of the advantage's of being a travel writer is that every once and a while someone offers you a book of interest to take a look at. Fodor's thought that their new Essential USA would be right up my alley - and they were right.

I love the way that this book is laid out - it is done like you would fly or drive to a particular area and then explore around the area. Not only are the place descriptions right on, but they also provide insider information on the best times to visit, interesting little factoids, top experiences and much more. They also include lesser known locations and quirky, fun places to see. The dining and places to stay offer a broad range of options for every taste.

Whether you enjoy national parks, shopping, museums, food experiences or a little of everything, this book will lead you in the right direction.

If you are a serious road tripper, you must have this book by your side.

Nice overview
There are so many great sites to see in this nation that it's impossible to do them all justice in a book of this size. However, Essential USA is good at what it does. It provides an overview and helps you hit the highlights.

Though this travel guide covers all 50 states, it was a great reference for a recent road trip we took through 6 states. It guides some of our decisions on what attractions to visit, and gave us interesting background about regions we were passing through. One feature I really liked was the suggested itinerary, depending on how many days you would be in an area: one day, two days, or even up to a whole week. While far from exhaustive, it's a great overview of our country's natural wonders and man-made attractions.

excellent guide
Excellent guide for traveling, we have found so many interesting places we want to visit that we were not aware of prior to getting this book