The Rough Guide to the USA

Description

This in-depth coverage of the United States's attractions, sites, museums, and more takes you to the most rewarding spots—from the Grand Canyon to the Brooklyn Bridge to the Space Needle—and stunning color photography brings the land to life on the pages. Discover the US's biggest highlights, with expert advice on exploring the best sites, participating in festivals, and exploring local landmarks through extensive coverage of this amazing country. Easy-to-use maps, reliable advice on how to get around, and insider reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to the USA. Series Overview: For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more. Contents 3 INTRODUCTION 4 Where to go 8 When to go 10 Author picks 13 Things not to miss 14 Itineraries 24 BASICS 28 Getting there 29 Getting around 30 Accommodation 35 Food and drink 37 Festivals 39 The outdoors 41 Sports 46 Travel essentials 47 THE GUIDE 56 1 New York City 56 2 The Mid-Atlantic 102 3 New England 156 4 The Great Lakes 238 5 The Capital Region 316 6 The South 384 7 Florida 480 8 Louisiana 538 9 Texas 572 10 The Great Plains 618 11 The Rockies 664 12 The Southwest 734 13 California 812 14 The Pacific Northwest 922 15 Alaska 972 16 Hawaii 1002 CONTEXTS 1022 History 1023 Books 1045 Film 1051 SMALL PRINT & INDEX 1055