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| The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips | 
 enlarge | Authors: Robert J. Dolezal, Jerry Bates, Barbara Dolezal
Creators: George Mckeon, Barbara Booth, Dolores York
Publisher: Reader's Digest
Category: Book
List Price: $30.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (41 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1599
Format: Illustrated
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 10 x 1.3
ISBN: 0762105801
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.304931
EAN: 9780762105809
ASIN: 0762105801
Publication Date: March 3, 2005
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The siren song of the open road April 11, 2006
37 out of 39 found this review helpful
It's that time of the year when I begin planning the annual vacation. Though my preference would be to hop a plane to the UK, of which I never become tired, my wife thinks I'm in a rut in that regard, so we're likely as not to spend 7-10 days traveling U.S. roads by flivver. THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA is a reminder that there's a lot to see without the need for a passport and, for one as afflicted with insatiable wanderlust as myself, the book represents temptations akin to those in a Godiva shop for a chocoholic.
Unlike your standard coffee table book, THE MOST SCENIC DRIVES IN AMERICA is enormously useful. Its 120 scenic drives are divided among four regions: The Western States (24 drives), The Rocky Mountain States (29 drives), The Central States (26 drives), and The Eastern States (41 drives). The volume begins with one-page maps of each region with each drive numbered and drawn-in with a red squiggle in case you want to see their relative positions and combine more than one in a single road adventure.
Each numbered drive is sequentially described, 2-6 pages each, and supplemented with gorgeous color photographs - 400 total. Each description includes a route map on which the cities and towns and road numbers are shown and the main attractions along the way pinpointed. Each attraction is summarized. Finally, each drive has its own "Trip Tips": length in miles, when to go, "words to the wise", nearby attractions, and where to go for further information. As an example:
The Eastern States, Drive #96, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 2 pages, 2 photos. Listed attractions: Intercourse (a town, tiger, with a quilt museum), Ephrata Cloister (another town, built by the Seventh-Day Baptists), Landis Valley Museum (focusing on the PA Dutch with 80,000 items), Lancaster (a city with an historic Central Market), Marietta (another town, with a preserved silk mill), Hans Herr House (a home dating from 1719), and Strasberg (another town, with the Railroad Museum of PA). Length - 80 miles. Popular year-round. Bring a cooler to store food purchased at roadside stands, which are mostly closed on Sunday. Chocolate World at Hershey is nearby. Address and phone number for the PA Dutch Visitors Bureau.
So, I might ask the little woman: "Honey, how about a spin along Cape Cod's Sandy Shores (#91), or through the Wisconsin North Woods (#58), or along Devil's Tower Loop (#35), or on the Loneliest Road in America (#16)?"
But, just between you and me, several days in London and a leisurely exploration of the Devon and Cornwall coasts is my E-ride.
Great drives March 4, 2006
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have this book out from the library and am buying it on here tonight. It is fantastic, with great pics and great trip ideas. The only bad thing I see is that sometimes there are some boring parts included to create a loop (US 14 west of Greybull in Wyoming, M-28 Seney to Shingleton in Michigan). Sometimes it would just be nicer to double back, but it is a fantastic book, and $18 is a great value!
Steve Lockwood, Inver Grove Heights, MN
A Wonderful Travel Guide February 17, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is organized extremely well and has a good amount of detail. In addition, the photographs are beautiful. It gives some of the highlights of each state. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get off the Interstate and see this beautiful and unique country of ours.
Most Scenic Drives in America September 9, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
A most for those who are traveling throughout the USA. This book provides excellent maps, descriptions of routes, surrounding areas, and beautiful photos. For each suggested scenic trip it lists the miles, time of year to go, some suggestions, nearby attractions, visitor centers and additional addresses and phone numbers of resources in the area.
Our Best Friend on Trips May 11, 2005
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is such a great book, I have to take the time to write!
Despite its size, my husband and I have been bringing our 1997 edition of this book with us on road trips since we bought it. It has guided us along about twenty pleasant drives in the West, steering us to the terrific things along the road that we would have just driven by if we hadn't known, and it has saved us from wasting time on the not-so-great sites, or things that we didn't care to see. As we travel between each special place, I read the descriptions out loud so we are ready for the great adventure that is sure to come. I am now buying a copy for my parents and I am really surprised at the great price!
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