A guide for history buffs, armchair travelers, and visitors to the southeast region of the country profiles key historical sites of interest, in a guide that offers insight into the experiences of southerners during colonial and war periods while providing listings of recommended museums, lodgings, and restaurants. Original.
A guide to Colonial and Revolutionary New England that includes historical details, timelines, photographs, background stories, and lodging and restaurant information for travelers exploring the area.
Profiles key historical sites from the period spanning the 1600s through 1812, providing accompanying timelines, photographs, and anecdotal information while listing nearby lodging and restaurant accommodations. Original.
Whether it's a weekend getaway or a month-long excursion you're planning, this guidebook has all the practical, detailed, and interesting information you need for the optimum travel experience. From Ste. Marie, a 1656 French mission nestled among the Iroquois in New York; to Sotterly, a tidewater plantation in Maryland; to the U.S. Holocaust Museum, the Foulkes bring you all the history, culture and beauty of the Mid-Atlantic states.
THe Foulkes have hit their stride with this marvelous and detailed guide to the beautiful Upstate New York area. Their rich narrative draws the reader right in, enticing you to visit the many sights. This book is a must read for travelers to the area. -- Amazon customer. We travel to grow OCo our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise OCo sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique. A great adventure! The Foulkes have hit their stride with this marvelous and detailed guide to the beautiful Upstate New York area. Their rich narrative draws the reader right in, enticing you to visit the many sights. This book is a must read for travelers to the area. From the Tappan Zee bridge in Manhattan, this guide takes you up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. The authors explore the surrounding mountains and lakes, and tell of the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and more. Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck and Sleepy Hollow are just a few of the highlights. You will also discover lodges and inns hidden in the hills and places to eat that serve everything from diner-style hot dogs to five-star haute cuisine. The series of Adventure Guides are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. Each book offers a mix of practical travel information along with activities designed for everyone, no matter what their age or ability. Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - presents a knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. The volumes also cover: places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; useful websites; e-mail addresses; and tourism contacts. Print version is 360 pages.
A totally updated and revised second edition of their historically insightful survey of Revolutionary New England. In a totally updated and revised second edition of their historically insightful survey of Revolutionary New England, Patricia and Robert Foulke have scrupulously retraced their tracks to offer even more anecdotes, legends, and quotes on the countless battlefields and reenactments, historic homes and buildings, and living-history museums that help give this region its almost mythic appeal. Also brought up to date are recommendations for places to stay and eat and a calendar of events, from the reenactment of the Battle of the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA, to a Thanksgiving feast at Plimouth Plantation. There’s early American history in New England at virtually every turn, and the Foulkes are your guides to it all.
Numerous new attractions highlight this revision with a special emphasis on New England's rich historical character. From the Pilgrim Memorial in Provincetown, the aesthetic purity of the Shaker Village in Canterbury, N.H., to the opulent excess of Newport's summer "cottages", New England represents a diverse microcosm of our nation's heritage. -- Completely updated daytrips guide readers to literally thousands of New England's wonderful man-made and natural attractions. -- Sites range from living history, museums, war memorials and historic parks, to seaside excursions along the coastline. -- Lodgings are listed for each town for those who decide to stay more than a day.
Annotation The ultimate series for romancers of all ages and lifestyles, with ideas to suit every budget. These books offer much more than just a listing of intimate restaurants with candlelit tables -- the focus is also on fun activities that you and your partner can enjoy together. Beautiful places to stay, charming spots to eat and unusual things to do allow you to plan a unique weekend getaway. Savor wines at a local vineyard, have a five-star dinner delivered to your room and stay in for the evening, visit museums and quaint coffeehouses, stroll arm-in-arm under the stars, or enjoy a secluded picnic with champagne. These inspiring guidebooks will help you decide where, why and how you want to treat yourselves.
The borough of Swarthmore, a little over a square mile in area and located in Delaware County, was incorporated in 1893. The impetus for its transition from a rural hamlet into a thriving, broad-based community came from the founding in 1864 of Swarthmore College, a coeducational college founded by members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). Access to quality roads and public transportation encouraged its growth in the late 19th century and 20th century. The 21st century finds Swarthmore the home of one of the best liberal arts colleges in America, ideally situated in suburban Philadelphia while retaining its historic residential character and strong identity.
A guide to the Champlain and Hudson River valleys. From the Tappan Zee and Tarrytown at the gateway to Manhattan, Patricia and Robert Foulkes take the reader up the Hudson all the way to Lake Champlain and Vermont. They explore the surrounding mountains and the lakes of the region, including the best hikes, scenic drives, canoe trips and other activities. Lake George, Killington, Lake Placid, Stockbridge, Lake Mohonk, Rhinebeck and Sleepy Hollow are just a few of the areas visited.
Covers routes and intineraries, camping information, unusual and historic accommodations, and city and country activities and sights in all the western European countries, as well as in Yugoslavia and Greece
Annotation The ultimate series for romancers of all ages and lifestyles, with ideas to suit every budget. These books offer much more than just a listing of intimate restaurants with candlelit tables -- the focus is also on fun activities that you and your partner can enjoy together. Beautiful places to stay, charming spots to eat and unusual things to do allow you to plan a unique weekend getaway. Savor wines at a local vineyard, have a five-star dinner delivered to your room and stay in for the evening, visit museums and quaint coffeehouses, stroll arm-in-arm under the stars, or enjoy a secluded picnic with champagne. These inspiring guidebooks will help you decide where, why and how you want to treat yourselves.
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