A brand new edition featuring illuminating
text written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiring
full-colour photographs that capture the fun and freedom of
discovering life on America''s highways and byways. It features
in-depth itineraries for five cross-country road trips taking in
everywhere from what was once the infamous ''Route 66'', now the
Pasadena Freeway, the glittering beach towns between San Diego and
Los Angeles, the historic sites and colonial heritage from New York
to Virginia and much, much more, including plenty of suggestions
for where to stop and what to see along the way. A brand new ''Best
of'' feature highlights the USA''s top attractions not to be missed
and provides the editor''s choice of exclusive and unique
recommendations to make your road trip extra special. All the
principal sites along each route are conveniently cross-referenced
by number to accompanying full-colour driving maps that plot each
route in detail. You will also find fascinating features exploring
transportation history and on-the-road culture. A comprehensive
''Travel Tips'' section provides essential practical information on
how to get started, how much to budget for your trip, where to stay
along the way, the best places to eat and drink, the best festivals
and other cultural events, where to shop, where to watch sports and
more, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you book
activities in advance. The back cover also includes a handy guide
to American road signs. The unique combination of insightful
exploration alongside practical advice means this guide is truly
indispensible on your American road trip, but also makes the
perfect souvenir when it''s time to come home.
目錄:
Introduction: Best of the United States
We''re on the Road to Somewhere. History: Decisive Dates
The Transportaion Revolution. Features: American Artists and the
Road
Route 66: America''s Main Street. Insights: Mini Features: Burma
Shave
Baltimore
Savannah
Orlando
Chicago
Memphis
New Orleans
Houston
Phoenix
San Francisco
Portland
Photo Features: New York City
Miami
Boston
Seattle
Washington, DC
Los Angeles
AtlantA San Diego. Places: The Atlantic Route: New York to VirginA
North Carolina to Savannah
Georgia to the Florida Keys
The Northern Route: Boston to Buffalo
Buffalo to the Badlands
Badlands to Yellowstone
Yellowstone to the Olympic PeninsulA The Central Route: Washington,
DC to Arkansas
Oklahoma to New Mexico
Arizona to Los Angeles
The Southern Route: Atlanta to New Orleans
New Orleans to San Antonio
San Antonio to Southern New Mexico
Southern Arizona to San Diego
The Pacific Route: San Diego to Los Angeles
Los Angeles to San Francisco
San Francisco to Oregon
Oregon to Washington. Travel Tips: Transportation
Accomodations
Eating Out
Activities
A Z: Practical Information
Further Reading. Maps: Routes Across AmericA New York City to South
CarolinA South Carolina to Key WeSt Boston to Buffalo
Buffalo to the Badlands
Badlands to the Olympic PeninsulA Washington, DC to Oklahoma
City
Oklahoma City to Los Angeles
Atlanta to San Antonio
San Antonio to San Diego
San Diego to San Francisco
San Francisco to Seattle
Mileage Chart Across AmericA Inside front cover: Routes Across
AmericA Inside back cover: Road Signs of America.