内容简介
A brand new edition featuring illuminatingtext written by expert, local writers alongside over 250 inspiringfull-colour photographs that capture the fun and freedom ofdiscovering life on America's highways and byways. It featuresin-depth itineraries for five cross-country road trips taking ineverywhere from what was once the infamous 'Route 66', now thePasadena Freeway, the glittering beach towns between San Diego andLos Angeles, the historic sites and colonial heritage from New Yorkto Virginia and much, much more, including plenty of suggestionsfor where to stop and what to see along the way. A brand new 'Bestof' feature highlights the USA's top attractions not to be missedand provides the editor's choice of exclusive and uniquerecommendations to make your road trip extra special. All theprincipal sites along each route are conveniently cross-referencedby number to accompanying full-colour driving maps that plot eachroute in detail. You will also find fascinating features exploringtransportation history and on-the-road culture. A comprehensive'Travel Tips' section provides essential practical information onhow to get started, how much to budget for your trip, where to stayalong the way, the best places to eat and drink, the best festivalsand other cultural events, where to shop, where to watch sports andmore, along with useful contact telephone numbers to help you bookactivities in advance. The back cover also includes a handy guideto American road signs. The unique combination of insightfulexploration alongside practical advice means this guide is trulyindispensible on your American road trip, but also makes theperfect souvenir when it's time to come home.