Weekend Walks in Historic New England - 45 Self-Guided Walking Tours in Cities, Towns, and Villages

An invitation to explore the best of New England on foot, and at your own pace, this guide will lead you to the most popular and picturesque destinations in all six New England states. Each chapter includes directions to the starting point, step-by-step walk routes, a helpful map, and fascinating, knowledgeable commentary about points of interest you'll see. Whether you amble along Beacon Hill's cobbled byways, across the covered and trestle bridges of Woodstock, Vermont, venture along Maine's windswept seacoast or through Yale's ivy-covered gothic quads, you'll find Weekend Walks in Historic New England a good walking companion. Featured tours include: Boston, Massachusetts, Concord, New Hampshire, Newport, Rhode Island, and many more. 30 black & white photographs, 45 maps, index.

About the author

Robert J. Regalbuto has traveled extensively, staying at monastery guesthouses along the way. He is the author of several books, including Monastery Guest Houses of North America, Weekend Walks in Historic New England, Weekend Walks in the Historic Washington, DC, Region, and Weekend Walks in Brooklyn. Regalbuto graduated from Harvard cum laude and lives in Rhode Island.

Summary

A step-by-step walking guide takes you through picturesque New England villages, towns, and city neighborhoods, with an emphasis on local history and architecture.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Regalbuto, Robert J Regalbuto, Robert J. Regalbuto
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2003
• EAN: 9780881505276
• ISBN: 978-0-88150-527-6
• No. of pages: 338
• Dimensions: 103 mm x 182 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 281 g
• Series: Backcountry Guides; Backcountry Guides; Weekend Walks
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America