USA: Berlitz Handbook
Berlitz Handbook USA is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this amazingly diverse country, with 320 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to the United States – from seeing a Civil War battle re-enactment to experiencing the quintessential American road trip.
The guide starts with a rundown of the USA’s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the New York City’s iconic Times Square to the stately span of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. In the Trip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time in America, whether you’re embarking on a fortnight exploring the country’s natural treasures in the National Parks or hopping to the major cities for the culture and nightlife.
The Places Section tackles each of the USA’s regions in turn – starting with the historic origins in New York and New England. Swinging southward through the Mid-Atlantic Region and ending up in the South covers a broad range of sights, including the seat of government in Washington DC. The Heartland and Texas & the Southwest take you deep into the American psyche, with special features on Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the historic railroads, and the stunning sights of the Grand Canyon. You can travel the west by historic railroad all the way to California’s beaches, and end up sipping coffee in Seattle just like a local. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you’ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area, as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting walks including through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of America’s culture, from bluegrass music in the heart of Appalachia to the silver screens of Hollywood.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to the USA’s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country’s cuisine.
 

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USA: Berlitz Handbook
Berlitz Handbook USA is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this amazingly diverse country, with 320 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to the United States – from seeing a Civil War battle re-enactment to experiencing the quintessential American road trip.
The guide starts with a rundown of the USA’s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the New York City’s iconic Times Square to the stately span of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. In the Trip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time in America, whether you’re embarking on a fortnight exploring the country’s natural treasures in the National Parks or hopping to the major cities for the culture and nightlife.
The Places Section tackles each of the USA’s regions in turn – starting with the historic origins in New York and New England. Swinging southward through the Mid-Atlantic Region and ending up in the South covers a broad range of sights, including the seat of government in Washington DC. The Heartland and Texas & the Southwest take you deep into the American psyche, with special features on Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the historic railroads, and the stunning sights of the Grand Canyon. You can travel the west by historic railroad all the way to California’s beaches, and end up sipping coffee in Seattle just like a local. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you’ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area, as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting walks including through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of America’s culture, from bluegrass music in the heart of Appalachia to the silver screens of Hollywood.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to the USA’s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country’s cuisine.
 

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Berlitz Handbook USA is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this amazingly diverse country, with 320 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to the United States – from seeing a Civil War battle re-enactment to experiencing the quintessential American road trip.
The guide starts with a rundown of the USA’s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the New York City’s iconic Times Square to the stately span of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. In the Trip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time in America, whether you’re embarking on a fortnight exploring the country’s natural treasures in the National Parks or hopping to the major cities for the culture and nightlife.
The Places Section tackles each of the USA’s regions in turn – starting with the historic origins in New York and New England. Swinging southward through the Mid-Atlantic Region and ending up in the South covers a broad range of sights, including the seat of government in Washington DC. The Heartland and Texas & the Southwest take you deep into the American psyche, with special features on Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the historic railroads, and the stunning sights of the Grand Canyon. You can travel the west by historic railroad all the way to California’s beaches, and end up sipping coffee in Seattle just like a local. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you’ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area, as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting walks including through Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of America’s culture, from bluegrass music in the heart of Appalachia to the silver screens of Hollywood.
Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to the USA’s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country’s cuisine.
 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781780041650
Publisher: APA Publications UK, Ltd
Publication date: 03/01/2012
Series: Berlitz Handbooks
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 5.10(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

A longtime travel editor and writer, Jennifer Paull pledges allegiance to both US coasts, calling both California and New York City home. She especially enjoys exploring the country through regional foods, from New Mexican Hatch chiles to Vermont cheeses.

Table of Contents

Top 25 Attractions
Country Fact File
Trip Planner

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
The Quintessential American Road Trip
Civil War Battlefields
Gambling Across America
National Parks of the USA
Americas Favorite Pastime: Baseball
Spa Towns & Hot Springs

NEW YORK & NEW ENGLAND
New York City
Midtown
Upper Manhattan
The Outer Boroughs
New York State
Finger Lakes Region
Adirondacks
Niagara Falls
Boston
Freedom Trail through Downtown
Back Bay
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Nantucket
Berkshires & Pioneer Valley
Vermont & New Hampshire
The Green Mountains
The White Mountains
Burlington
Maine
The South Coast
Portland
Acadia National Park

THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Philadelphia
Center City
Old City
Pennsylvania
Washington DC
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Tidewater Region

THE SOUTH
North Carolina
The Piedmont Area
Hilton Head & Outer Banks
Great Smoky Mountains
South Carolina
Charleston
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Tennessee
Memphis
Nashville
Miami
Central Miami
Miami Beach
Orlando
Florida
Everglades
Key West
New Orleans
French Quarter

THE HEARTLAND
Chicago
The Loop
Lincoln Park & Old Town
Near North & the Lake Front
South Dakota
Wind Cave National Park
Badlands National Park

TEXAS AND THE SOUTHWEST
Texas
Corpus Christi & the Barrier Islands
San Antonio
Austin
Houston
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Taos
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Monument Valley
Phoenix
Sedona
Tucson

THE WEST
Las Vegas
The Strip
Downtown
Utah
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Arches National Park
Salt Lake City
Lake Powell
Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Denver
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Central Rockies
Rocky Mountain National Park

CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles
Downtown
Hollywood & West Side
LA Beaches
Disneyland
San Diego
Old Town
Balboa Park
Downtown
San Francisco
Union Square & Market Street
Ferry Terminal market building
Ferry & Fisherman's Wharf
Chinatown
North Beach
Presidio & the bridge
Rest of California
Monterey Bay to Big Sur
Wine Country
Yosemite National Park
Palm Springs
Death Valley & the Mojave Desert
Lake Tahoe

THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Washington
Seattle
Olympic National Park
Mount Rainier
Oregon
Portland

Practical Advice
Accomodation
Transport
Health and Safety
Money and Budgeting
Responsible Travel
Family Holidays

Setting the Scene
History
Culture
Food and Drink
Index/Credits
 

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