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With Frommer's in hand, you'll discover the highlights of two major capitals of American music: Nashville, country music's mecca, and Memphis, the city that gave birth to the blues. We'll take you to the hottest shows, and to sizzling nightclubs where you can two-step, hear the old masters play, or discover up-and-coming new talent. From the Grand Ol' Opry to the hallowed halls of Graceland, you'll walk in the footsteps of musical giants.

We've also got the lowdown on the region's best restaurants, serving everything from elegant New Southern cuisine to downhome barbecue. And you'll have a wide variety of accommodations to choose from: the classic Peabody, with its signature marching ducks; the bustling Opryland Hotel; B&Bs with true Southern hospitality; and reliable, affordable motels.

Detailed and accurate, it all comes complete with neighborhood maps; a complete shopping guide; the best trip-planning advice; and side trips to nearby distilleries and Civil War battlefields.

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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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This guide gets to the heart of Tennessee with information on musical attractions, including the new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. It highlights "cultural tourism," and covers the small towns and back roads more extensively than any other book to the state. "Bradley provides mountains of information about Tennessee....it's the little tidbits that make this such a fun read." -- Memphis Magazine

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Features the region's best routes and attractions, including:

• Towns and cities, historical and cultural sites, natural areas, plus many surprises
• Entertaining, insightful commentary
• Useful travel tips
• More than 120 original, color photographs
• Detailed maps for each drive keyed to descriptions in text
• Directions, mileages, and visitor information

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Insiders' Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in the area. The Smokies have been a popular tourist destination for decades. A national park, beautiful scenery, and small cities brimming with things to see and do are just a few of the highlights of what this area has to offer. Use this guide to discover country entertainment as well as limitless opportunities for fun, dining, shopping, and adventure.

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Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate. 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 Tennessee 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.

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Unique hiking adventures abound in Tennessee where trails meander through hardwood forests with roaring waterfalls and hidden caves and to rocky mountaintop vistas and barren balds. Tennessee is also a place where human and natural history are inescapably intertwined, and each hike is not just an exploration of the natural world but a slice of Americana that shouldn't be missed. From natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the historical Civil War battlefields of Shiloh and Lookout Mountain, Hiking Tennessee is a state-wide hiking guide that features 62 of the best hiking areas-including the Appalachian Trail, the Natchez Trace, Land Between the Lakes, and the diverse Cumberland region. Special sections focus on hiking with children and Civil War stories, and detailed trail descriptions will lead you to great fishing spots and campsites. Accurate maps and first-hand information will get you to the trailheads and help you plan your trip. Whether you are interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains or an easy day hike or leisurely stroll through a historic state park, Hiking Tennessee is an indispensable part of your next outing.

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Here's the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Volunteer State. Fun with the Family in Tennessee leads the way to amusement parks, hiking trails, zoos and aquariums, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom. This guide includes up-to-the-minute information on family attractions, detailed maps, quick reference icons, age-appropriate guidelines, kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, maps, icons)

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in Florida & the Southeast features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 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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Insiders' Guide to Memphis offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll. The bright lights of Beale Street, Graceland Mansion, and the National Civil Rights Museum are just a few of the city's many attractions. Whether you want to sample world-famous pork barbecue, listen to live blues, or relax in one of the city's 187 parks, you'll find limitless opportunities for fun, dining, and recreation in this friendly city of the Mississippi River. (6 x 9, 320 pages, b&w photos, maps)

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