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Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.

• Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images
• Topical essays and literary extracts
• Detailed color maps
• Great ideas for things to see and do
• Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

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Insiders' Guide to Williamsburg offers travelers, newcomers, and locals the best, most comprehensive information on what's happening in and around Virginia's Historic Triangle. Anchored by the towns of Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown, this area offers a multitude of ways to experience our country's past. Living history, maritime museums, endless activities for kids, and attractive retirement communities are just a few highlights. Use this guide to discover the thrilling roller coaster and theme villages of Busch Gardens, as well as limitless opportunities for fun, dining, shopping, and adventure. (6 x 9, 504 pages, b&w photos, maps)

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Virginia Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Old Dominion State has to offer. Writer Sharon Cavileer has combed Virginia for one-of-a-kind gems that make her home state truly unique. You'll meet a pet ham that's one hundred years old and find out where the presidential Thanksgiving turkey spends his days after the photo-ops at the White House are over. Whether you were born and raised in Virginia or are a recent transplant, Cavileer's home-grown humor will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you had and take you to the places you never knew existed - right in your own backyard. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 320 pages, b&w photos)

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Fodor's guides cover culture authoritatively and rarely miss a sight or museum." - National Geographic Traveler"The king of guidebooks." - Newsweek

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.

Insider info that's totally up to date. Every year our local experts 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.

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.

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. Full-size, foldout map keeps you on course.

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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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Meticulously researched by a longtime resident, and infinitely more detailed and complete than its major competitor, Frommer's Virginia has everything you need for the perfect trip. You'll rely on our honest, indepth reviews of accommodations in every price range (all based on personal inspections), from colonial inns and distinctive B&Bs to family-friendly motels. We'll bring you the latest on the dining scene, including sophisticated cafes, historic taverns, and down-home Southern barbecue joints.

With Frommer's in hand, you won't miss any of the highlights: Jefferson's Monticello, the solemn expanses of Arlington National Cemetery, charming small towns, colonial Williamsburg, the best trails in Shenandoah National Park, the sun and surf at Virginia Beach, and Civil War battlefields--plus the best fishing, golf, hiking, river rafting, foliage tours, and much more. You'll even get a free color fold-out map!

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Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.

• Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images
• Topical essays and literary extracts
• Detailed color maps
• Great ideas for things to see and do
• Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

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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 Virginia 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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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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Here's the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Old Dominion State. Fun with the Family in Virginia 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. Take a look inside for up-to-the-minute information on Virginia's family attractions, detailed maps, quick reference icons, age-appropriate guidelines and kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 256 pages, maps)

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