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Moon's state guides are noted for their thoroughness and verve, and award-winning travel writer Andy Collins's Connecticut Handbook is no exception. Collins, a Connecticut native, has delved into every corner of this compact yet diverse state. He paints a lively picture of the most interesting towns and villages - and the history behind them - and reveals where the locals eat, drink, work, and play. Detailed dining sections provide reviews of sample dishes from hundreds of restaurants, ranging from hot dog stands and rustic clam shacks to sophisticated bistros and hip sushi bars. Collins speaks to every budget and taste, covering both major destinations and out-of-the-way spots, including recreational attractions. Written with a sense of humor and an insider's edge, Connecticut Handbook will please both first-time visitors and locals looking for memorable weekend trips.

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Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries and walking and driving tours. Hidden New England is written for the new generation of backroad explorers who are driving through this six-state region with very personal intentions. Understanding that the modern traveler isn't looking to be herded to the same beach or mountain resort as everyone else, Hidden New England focuses on the little hotels, restaurants and shops that define this always-independent region including 30 antique stores. Its recommended lodging options include 209 country inns, 43 cabins, and even 87 campgrounds. Hidden New England reveals the area's history at 17 Revolutionary War sites and 100 historic "American" castles and estates. Spectacular natural spots are revealed, including fall-foliage viewing in 179 parks, beaches and wilderness areas, and 224 hiking and 83 cycling trails. A special section on lighthouses leads to 11 of the area's most interesting. This edition features 20 new maps.

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Everything travelers need for a great road trip--whether across the country or to a family reunion in their own state.

Encyclopedic listings with to-the-point descriptions of over 25,000 hotels, restaurants, and attractions in more than 5,000 towns series-wide. Contact information, rules of the road, scenic drives, climate charts, and more. Two-color format and alphabetical organization puts information at readers' fingertips.

State and town introductions provide background, timelines offer a sense of history. Fascinating thematic boxes showcase local art, culture, and notable events. Top 10 lists of parks, golf courses, beaches, and more. Scenic highway photos throughout get readers in the mood to hit the road. A complete 16-page atlas of detailed full-color highway maps, plus black-and-white maps covering walking and driving tours.

An essential accessory for every car--useful to plan trips and a must-have on the road.

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Here's everything you need to explore southern New England's history, culture, and scenic landscapes, from quick daytrips to weekend jaunts. Whether you are traveling solo or with a family in tow, Patricia and Robert Foulke will guide you to the best the region has to offer. Travel with them to Mystic Seaport, Connecticut's seventeen-acre waterfront village; the magnificent mansions of Newport, Rhode Island; The Witch House, site of some of the famous witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts or Tanglewood Summer Music Festival in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts. This guide contains thirty complete itineraries through western Connecticut, Central Connecticut and Hartford, Connecticut's Shore, Rhode Island and Providence, Southern Massachusetts shore, Cape Cod, and the Islands, Historic Boston and the Bay Colonies and the Berkshires and Western Massachusetts. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, b&3w photos, maps)

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Explore Connecticut's charms from the rocky coast to the northwest corner. Connecticut offers travelers the finest attractions of New England—historic homes, fine architecture, village greens, fall foliage, and old seaports—as well as more scenic back roads, excellent restaurants, and cultural venues than a resident could explore in a lifetime. Praised by the Hartford Courant as the most comprehensive guide to Connecticut in more than 50 years, this book will lead travelers to places they wouldn't otherwise find.

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Whatever you do when you travel, get off the highway. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover the hidden places in Connecticut that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon. (5 1/2 X 81/2, 272 pages, maps, illustrations)

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Northeast features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It includes:

• Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers
• Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities
• Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities
• The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value
• Easy-to-follow directions to each campground
• Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground
• Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance

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Connecticut Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.

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