Amazing Places to Go in North America is a fascinating illustrated guide to hundreds of the awe-inspiring and beautiful sites in North America. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Everglades National Park—with stops in every state and in Canada and Mexico—this book brings North America to life with breathtaking photos and informative text.
Amazing Places to Go in North America showcases hundreds of wonders—new and old, natural and human-made, urban and remote. Readers tour ancient ruins, revel in centuries-old art and architecture, reflect on famous monuments, and view stunning natural environments. Some of the featured places come alive but once a year, including the Indianapolis 500, Mardi Gras, the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede, and the Kentucky Derby.
The book is divided into eight regional areas: New England, Mid-Atlantic Region, The South, The Midwest, The Southwest, The Rocky Mountains, The Pacific Region, and Mexico and Canada. No matter which direction you head in North America, you're sure to end up somewhere spectacular, including: - Boothbay Harbor in Maine
- Assateague Island off the coasts of Maryland and Virginia
- Graceland in Tennessee
- Olympic National Park in Washington
- Mexico's Los Cabos
- Canada's Lake Louise
A comprehensive resource directory provides Web sites, addresses, hours of operation, and dates of interest. Amazing Places to Go in North America has illustrations of more than 250 sights in North America. This beautiful book makes a terrific gift and will take a place of pride on any coffee table. |