Download or read book Backroads Byways of Pennsylvania Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Second Edition written by David Langlieb and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and everywhere in between—take to the road and discover the Keystone State’s most iconic drives. In this updated edition of Backroads & Byways of Pennsylvania, David Langlieb takes readers down country roads, through lush farmland vistas, and into bustling cities and small towns. Pennsylvania’s rich history, cultural narratives, and natural beauty make for great themed driving tours. Trace the state’s Civil War stories, peek into the world of the Amish, or simply absorb the breathtaking views of the Pocono Mountains. And discover unique sites along the way: • Explore the shores of Lake Erie in Presque Isle State Park. • Enjoy picturesque Delaware River views along River Road in Bucks County. • Experience must-see concert venues like SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Whether in the east, west, or central valley, readers will find the perfect drive to suit their interests, along with helpful maps and beautiful color photography.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Pennsylvania Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions First Edition Backroads Byways written by David Langlieb and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Pack a lunch and take off on any of these 17 drives into all corners of PA. Visit the beaches of Lake Erie or the banks of the Delaware, the Endless Mountains of the northern tier or the Amish farms of Lancaster County. Explore old mining villages, lumber towns, battlefields, college campuses, and so much more. Each trip covers history and trivia, recreation, shopping, and what to see and do along the way. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Colorado Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Second Edition written by Drea Knufken and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See Colorado at its most enchanting: along the roads less traveled. View majestic, snow-covered mountains within sight of desert expanses. Visit ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. Camp out in the 2.3-milion-acre White River National Forest. No matter what sort of Colorado adventure you're looking for, there's a trip to thrill you in this book. In this full-color second edition, the authors have expanded map coverage in each tour chapter, and have fully updated the best places to stay and eat that complement the best places to explore.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Colorado Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Third Edition written by Drea Knufken and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the road to experience Colorado’s most breathtaking byways, mile by mile. In this updated and revised edition, intrepid local writers and travelers Drea Knufken and John Daters are once again your guides to the pinnacles of the Rockies, the sandstone valleys of the Western Slope, and the windswept prairies of the eastern state. Follow them through carefully crafted itineraries, so you too can: • Ski, hike, or camp in the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest. • Navigate frontier paths and long-abandoned ghost towns. • Explore ancestral Puebloan settlements along the San Juan Skyway. • Drive the highest paved byway in North America, the Trail Ridge Road. This practical guidebook includes the authors’ expert insights into the state’s must-see sites, memorable meals, and cozy lodgings. This is the shortest route you can take to explore like a native and the perfect way for residents to delve deeper into the history and magic of Colorado.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Texas Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Second Edition written by Amy K. Brown and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's more to see, do, and taste in Texas than anyone could ever experience in a lifetime, but with this guide you'll never lack for trying! From the rustic charm of the Hill Country to the mountains, deserts, and stunning sunsets of West Texas, the plains and canyons of the Panhandle to the sandy dunes of the Gulf Coast, the diversity of Texas will astound you. This revised second edition highlights places of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance, all the while introducing you to some of the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Chesapeake Bay Drives Day Trips and Weekend Excursions Second Backroads Byways written by Leslie Atkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 17 unforgettable road trips through Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Want to hunt shipwrecks for treasure? Explore sites from the War of 1812? How about enjoying great seafood in a waterfront village? Or birding in a bird-watching mecca? Backroads & Byways of Chesapeake Bay devotes itineraries to all of these excursions and many more, all accompanied by color photographs and maps. All the ideas and information you need for a few days or a few weeks are covered here. Award-winning author Leslie Atkins also recommends comfortable accommodations and delightful restaurants to help ensure that your stay all around the Bay will be memorable.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Maryland Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Backroads Byways written by Leslie Atkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Maryland has so much to offer travelers and residents alike: indulge in exquisite seafood, enjoy recreational and spectator sports, search the beaches for shark’s teeth, trace Civil War troop movements, track the heyday of the railroads, and visit lighthouses that have guided countless boaters through the Chesapeake Bay. All you have to do is jump in the car—and take this book along! Ideas and options are clearly presented for short-trip itineraries to please everybody in your party. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Virginia Drives Day Trips and Weekend Excursions 2nd Edition Backroads Byways written by Bill Lohmann and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With natives as your guides, Backroads & Byways leads you down the road less traveled Want to get to know Virginia, gateway to the South and a state steeped in history? In the revised and updated Backroads & Byways of Virginia, you'll find 19 itineraries for scenic drives, day trips, and longer adventures for the whole family. Follow the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail; hit all the points in the historic triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; and wend your way along the Blue Ridge Parkway through some of the loveliest scenery the region has to offer. Visit Mount Vernon, where George Washington really slept; witness the genius of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. If you’re looking for great places to go beyond the DC suburbs and Virginia Beach, reach for this guide. Interstate highways will bring you through Virginia, but only the backroads will bring Virginia to you!
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Iowa Drives Day Trips and Weekend Excursions written by Michael Ream and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From historic sites and charming villages to world-class dining, Michael Ream provides a set of travel itineraries for exploring all aspects of the state. Bordered on the east by picturesque bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and to the west by the Loess Hills stretched out along the Missouri River, you’ll find tucked among the swaths of corn a slower pace of life. From historic sites and charming villages to world-class dining, Michael Ream provides a set of travel itineraries for exploring all aspects of the state. More than 100 full-color photos bring these varied venues to life.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Michigan Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Second Edition written by Matt Forster and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it’s the Chicago and Territorial Roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, or the Lower Peninsula’s Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to explore like a local. Whether it’s the Chicago and Territorial Roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, or the Lower Peninsula’s Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to explore like a local. Now with color maps and photographs, this second edition offers itineraries to scenic and intriguing places, like Michigan’s Wine Country—where you can sample local wines, chocolate truffles, and orchard fruits—and Western Michigan, once a mining area, now a winter-recreation wonderland and home of many spectacular waterfalls.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of New England Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Backroads Byways written by Karen T. Hammond and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Share an insider’s knowledge of New England’s roads less traveled and explore all its hidden corners with this guide. Journey to bucolic countryside, dramatic and rocky coastlines, pristine lakes and mountains, picturesque covered bridges, retro clam shacks and fishing villages—New England’s beauty exceeds all expectations. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Minnesota Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions written by Amy C. Rea and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. Travel from the Twin Cities into the northermost reaches of the state—the North Shore, Boundary Waters, and Canadian border; then explore the scenic byways that follow the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix rivers, wander the southern prairies and through the lake districts. Included are details of lesser-traveled roads and regions, sites to see, tours, parks and trails, and historical information. About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don’t know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You’ll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers—in short, everyone. With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Michigan 2nd Edition written by Matt Forster and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it’s the Chicago and Territorial Roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, or the Lower Peninsula’s Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to explore like a local. Whether it’s the Chicago and Territorial Roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, or the Lower Peninsula’s Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to explore like a local. Now with color maps and photographs, this second edition offers itineraries to scenic and intriguing places, like Michigan’s Wine Country—where you can sample local wines, chocolate truffles, and orchard fruits—and Western Michigan, once a mining area, now a winter-recreation wonderland and home of many spectacular waterfalls.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Iowa written by Michael Ream and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to some of the scenic and historic attractions of Iowa that features descriptions of scenic driving itineraries in fifteen different areas of the state, each with highlighted attractions, lists of restaurants and places to stay, directions, and photographs.
Download or read book Backroads and Byways of Wisconsin written by Kevin Revolinski and published by Countryman Press. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Easy to use and organized by region, this guide... reveals some best-kept secrets and the highlights and history of each region covered." --Back cover.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Georgia Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Second written by David B. Jenkins and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A road guide to the Peach State, revised and updated. Georgia’s varying but always lovely landscapes have long made its roads some of the most well-travelled and much-loved in the country. This second edition offers 15 revised and updated drives that provide the ultimate sampling of what the state has to offer. Take a ride down through historic Savannah and the Atlantic Coastal Plain in the south, cruise along the Appalachians in the northwest, or catch sight of the sublime Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia’s northeast. Complete with detailed maps, itineraries, and photos to guide you through every route, be prepared for the best road trips of Georgia. Pack the car and be on your way to comfortable accommodations, great food, and southern charm.
Download or read book Backroads Byways of Virginia Drives Day Trips Weekend Excursions Third written by Bill Lohmann and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2024-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Placing a local’s advice at your fingertips, this updated guide to Virginia leads you down the road less traveled. Want to get to know Virginia, the gateway to the South and a state steeped in history? In the revised and updated third edition of Backroads & Byways of Virginia, you’ll find 19 itineraries for scenic drives, day trips, and longer adventures for the whole family. Follow the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail; hit all the points in the historic triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; and wend your way along the Blue Ridge Parkway through some of the loveliest scenery the region has to offer. Visit the storied sites of former presidential homes and take in the abundant scenery this state has to offer. If you’re looking for great places to go beyond the DC suburbs and Virginia Beach, reach for this guide. Interstate highways will take you through Virginia, but only the backroads will bring Virginia to you!
