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Offers information on must-see destinations and must-do activities that the whole family can enjoy. This guide includes active vacations; sports shrines; and otherworldly destinations. It covers cultural heritage sites; historic destinations; and places that are just plain old fun.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Awesome Vistas.
Postcard Panoramas.
Otherworldly Landscapes.
Falling Waters.
7 Super City Views.
Chapter 2 Exploring the Scenery.
Drives.
Train Rides.
Boat Rides.
7 Super City Parks.
Chapter 3 Weird & Wonderful.
Atmospheric Places to Explore.
A Touch of Kitsch.
Caves.
7 Famous Bridges .
Chapter 4 Walk with the Animals.
In the Wild.
7 Fantastic Aquariums.
7 Great Zoos.
Chapter 5 Lost in the Mists of Time.
Fossils .
Early Humans.
Chapter 6 The Ancient World.
Cradles of Civilization.
Classical Capitals.
Outposts of Empire.
New World Marvels.
Chapter 7 Positively Medieval.
The Dark Ages.
Monks, Priests & Pilgrims.
Castles.
Town & Gown.
Fortresses.
7 Super City Squares.
Chapter 8 War & Peace.
Conquest & Empire Building.
Battles for Independence.
Bloody Battlegrounds.
World War II & the Cold War.
7 Super Ships.
Chapter 9 Settling America.
In the Beginning.
Forging a Nation.
Westward Ho.
Native Americans.
African-American History.
Chapter 10 For Budding Scientists.
Science Museums.
The History of Flight.
Inventions & Industry.
Stargazing.
7 Public Transportation Systems.
Chapter 11 Holy Places.
Chapter 12 A Dose of Culture.
Masterpieces of Art.
Music.
Theater & the Movies.
Chapter 13 Historic Homes.
Castles & Mansions.
Famous Homesteads.
7 Presidential Homesteads.
Chapter 14 Out & About.
Hiking & Backpacking.
Cycling.
In the Saddle.
Chapter 15 On the Water.
Paddling Away.
Swimming.
Snorkeling & Diving.
7 Super Beaches.
Chapter 16 Calling All Sports Fans.
Chapter 17 Rides & Thrills.
Adrenaline Rushes.
Carousels & Ferris Wheels.
Roller Coasters.
Theme Parks.
Chapter 18 World Maps.
Indexes.
