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No matter what your budget or whether it's your first trip or fifteenth, Fodor's Gold Guides get you where you want to go. In this completely up-to-date guide our experts who live in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do -- from must-see sights to off-the-beaten-path adventures, from shopping to outdoor fun. Fodor's Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country shows you hundreds of hotel and restaurant choices in all price ranges -- from budget-friendly B&Bs to luxury hotels, from casual eateries to the hottest new restaurants, complete with thorough reviews showing what makes each place special. The Smart Travel Tips A to Z section helps you take care of the nitty gritty with essential local contacts and great advice -- from how to take your mountain bike with you to what to do in an emergency. Your personal supply of Post-it? flags makes it easy to mark your favorite listings. Plus, web links, costs, and mix-and-match itineraries make planning a snap.

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Built of stainless steel in a factory and transported to its site of operation, the diner is a unique American form that remains especially visible in Pennsylvania. Diners are known for their home-style cooking and nostalgic appeal, but according to roadside historian Brian Butko and geographer Kevin Patrick theres more to the story. Having visited some of the most famous establishments, they explain that diners have become an integral part of the landscape and the communities where they continue to thrive.

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Mid-Atlantic States features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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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For this smart, cheerful little book, Fodor's parent-experts have hand-picked 68 terrific things to do around Philadelphia with a child in tow from the tried-and-true Liberty Bell to the American Helicopter Museum. Written by parents who live in Philadelphia, this book is smart about what kids like and about what parents need. It includes all the details for planning (addresses, phone numbers, admission prices, and age-appropriateness); "Hey Kids!" info boxes filled with fun facts; ideas for places to grab a bite to eat nearby; and a cool "Games" section that will keep everyone happily occupied while waiting in line.

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Celebrate the diversity of Pennsylvania as Joanne Miller guides you along scenic back roads to thriving cities, leaving no area unexplored. This handbook provides rich details on the history and culture of one of the country's first colonies, with emphasis on Dutch Country and Gettysburg. It also lists exciting recreation opportunities in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and 116 state parks. An updated list of restaurants and accommodations adds to this already extensive resource. "Pack it in your suitcase before you put in your clothes for your trip." -- American Press Service

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Ingram: This completely revised edition of a favorite hiking guide is now under new authorship. Tom Thwaites, Pennsylvania's preeminent hiking authority, describes 50 new hikes in clear, congenial prose. Hikes range from one to 14 miles long and cover the area from the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain. Gettysburg, the Delaware Water Gap, and Valley Forge are some the natural and historical areas touched. 51 maps. 26 photos.

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This book presents the attractions, scenery and history of central Pennsylvania. Discover the quaint towns, heritage sites and productive farms along the Susquehanna River. If you appreciate the area between State College and southern Lancaster, you will treasure the essays and photos of this attractive regional book.

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This guide provides an ever-important locals'-eye view to the up-and-coming city of Pittsburgh. Discover Pittsburgh and find everything you want in a city-arts, professional sports, museums, culture, great restaurants, unique shopping, lots of outdoor recreation and watersports-in a clean and safe environment, Planning a move? Join the club. Places Rated Almanac rated Pittsburgh in the Top 5 Most Livable Cities in the three of the past 10 years. This guidebook offers an extensive relocation section.

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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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The Lincoln Highway, established in 1913 as the first roadway _to cross the United States, continues to change. This new, fully revised and updated edition of the successful guidebook to the route in Pennsylvania reflects those changes, focusing on recent trends on the highway, such as the appearance of retro buildings. The book describes what life was like along the old highway-with its stainless-steel diners, mom-and-pop businesses, spectacular scenery, and roadside attractions-and reveals how much of the past is still around. Filled with all-new vintage postcards and photos and maps for travelers following the original route.

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