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* The new edition of this bestselling guide is packed with up-to-date information on must-see destinations and must-do activities that the whole family can enjoy.* Includes active vacations (snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef); sports shrines (Baseball Hall of Fame); otherworldly destinations (Monteverde Cloud Forest)* Covers cultural heritage sites (Great Wall of China); historic destinations (Black Heritage Trail); and places that are just plain old fun (Santa Monica Pier)* Features age ratings, nearby accommodations, and complete service information for each destination* Includes black-and-white photos, a geographical index, and a specialty index Holly Hughes (New York, NY) is the former executive editor of Fodor's Travel Publications, the series editor of Frommer's Irreverent Guides, and author of Frommer's New York City with Kids.
| ISBN | 047047405X | | Weight (grammes) | 516 | | ISBN13 | 9780470474051
(What's this?) | | Published in | Chichester | | Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd | | Series ISSN | 6 | | Imprint | John Wiley & Sons Ltd | | Series title | 500 Places | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780764595882 | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2009 | | Height (mm) | 202 | | DEWEY | 910.202 | | Width (mm) | 130 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Spine width (mm) | 31 | | Pages | 576 | | Academic level | General | | Volumes | 1 | |
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Chapter 1 Awesome Vistas. Postcard Panoramas. Otherworldly Landscapes. Falling Waters. 7 Super City Views. Chapter 2 Exploring the Scenery. Drives. Train Rides. Boat Rides. 7 Super City Parks. Chapter 3 Weird & Wonderful. Atmospheric Places to Explore. A Touch of Kitsch. Caves. 7 Famous Bridges . Chapter 4 Walk with the Animals. In the Wild. 7 Fantastic Aquariums. 7 Great Zoos. Chapter 5 Lost in the Mists of Time. Fossils . Early Humans. Chapter 6 The Ancient World. Cradles of Civilization. Classical Capitals. Outposts of Empire. New World Marvels. Chapter 7 Positively Medieval. The Dark Ages. Monks, Priests & Pilgrims. Castles. Town & Gown. Fortresses. 7 Super City Squares. Chapter 8 War & Peace. Conquest & Empire Building. Battles for Independence. Bloody Battlegrounds. World War II & the Cold War. 7 Super Ships. Chapter 9 Settling America. In the Beginning. Forging a Nation. Westward Ho. Native Americans. African-American History. Chapter 10 For Budding Scientists. Science Museums. The History of Flight. Inventions & Industry. Stargazing. 7 Public Transportation Systems. Chapter 11 Holy Places. Chapter 12 A Dose of Culture. Masterpieces of Art. Music. Theater & the Movies. Chapter 13 Historic Homes. Castles & Mansions. Famous Homesteads. 7 Presidential Homesteads. Chapter 14 Out & About. Hiking & Backpacking. Cycling. In the Saddle. Chapter 15 On the Water. Paddling Away. Swimming. Snorkeling & Diving. 7 Super Beaches. Chapter 16 Calling All Sports Fans. Chapter 17 Rides & Thrills. Adrenaline Rushes. Carousels & Ferris Wheels. Roller Coasters. Theme Parks. Chapter 18 World Maps. Indexes.
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