1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die (1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You)

Covering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s P?rez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit. Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright Page and Note 3 Dedication 4 Acknowledgments 5 Contents 8 Introduction 11 Rediscovering My Own Backyard 11 A Few Nuts and Bolts 15 THE UNITED STATES 18 New England 20 Connecticut 22 Maine 37 Massachusetts 55 New Hampshire 86 Rhode Island 98 Vermont 108 Mid-Atlantic 128 Delaware 130 Maryland 134 New Jersey 146 New York 157 Pennsylvania 223 Virginia 250 Washington, D.C. 273 West Virginia 290 The Southeast 304 Alabama 306 Florida 318 Georgia 346 North Carolina 372 South Carolina 393 Mississippi Valley 406 Arkansas 408 Kentucky 419 Louisiana 436 Mississippi 452 Missouri 463 Tennessee 479 The Midwest 498 Illinois 500 Indiana 520 Iowa 531 Michigan 540 Minnesota 562 Ohio 575 Wisconsin 589 Great Plains 606 Idaho 608 Kansas 625 Montana 629 Nebraska 647 North Dakota 654 Oklahoma 661 South Dakota 669 Wyoming 677 Four Corners and the Southwest 696 Arizona 698 Colorado 719 Nevada 741 New Mexico 751 Texas 772 Utah 804 West Coast 820 California 822 Oregon 881 Washington 901 Alaska and Hawaii 924 Alaska 926 Hawaii 944 CANADA 988 Eastern Canada 990 New Brunswick 992 Newfoundland and Labrador 996 Nova Scotia 1002 Nunavut 1010 Ontario 1011 Prince Edward Island 1025 Quebec 1028 Western Canada 1040 Alberta 1042 British Columbia 1053 Manitoba 1081 Northwest Territories 1084 Saskatchewan 1085 The Yukon 1088 Special Indexes 1090 Active Travel and Adventure 1091 Culinary Experiences 1099 First-Rate Hotels, Resorts, and Spas 1102 For the Culturally Minded 1109 Glorious Nature 1117 Great Golf 1123 Lovely Beaches and Getaway Islands 1125 Scenic Drives, Train Trips, and Cruises 1126 Sports Fans, Take Note 1128 Take the Kids 1129 Windows on the Past 1131 General Index 1136 Photo Credits 1196 "The #1 New York Times bestseller, now more compelling, more inspiring, and more giftable than ever, 1,000 Places to See in the United States & Canada Before You Die, has been completely updated and is now in glorious full color. From the iconic series with millions and millions of books and calendars in print, this is the essential and deliciously readable guide for armchair travelers and adventurers who want to know the best places to visit in all 50 states and Canada. It's the go-to for anyone planning a solo road trip, weekend getaway, or vacation with the kids. This front-to-back, page-by-page revision ensures that every entry is current, and phone numbers, web addresses, and other nuts-and-bolts info is correct. Closed and out-of-date listings have been replaced by exciting new attractions, from Miami's Perez Art Museum to Idaho's Wine Country to Manhattan's High Line. With 1,000 spectacular destinations and 600 transporting photographs, now more vibrant in full color, the book includes where to stay, where to dine, and the best time to visit. Special indices point readers to excellent adventure travel, top cultural institutions, great golf, nature's wonders, plus more than 150 places of particular interest to families"-- Provided by publisher Describes essential places to see throughout the United States and Canada, offering information on what to find at each spot, the best time to visit, things to see and do, local accommodations and eateries, and other important information.