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Holly Hughes has traveled the globe as an editor and writer-she's the former executive editor of Fodor's Travel Publications, the series editor of Frommer's Irreverent Guides, and author of Frommer's New York City with Kids. She's also written fiction for middle graders and edits the annual Best Food Writing anthology. New York City makes a convenient jumping-off place for her travels with her three children and husband.

About This Book. Chapter 1: Taking in the Scenery. Awesome Vistas. Seven Beautiful Bridges. Drives. Train Rides. Boat Rides. Chapter 2: Cities Great & Small. One-of-a-Kind Cityscapes. The Big City Buzz. Postcards across America. Chapter 3: Weird & Wonderful. Otherworldly Landscapes. Atmospheric Places to Explore. A Touch of Kitsch. Caves & Waterfalls. Chapter 4: Walk with the Animals. In the Wild. Zoos. Aquariums. Chapter 5: Lost in the Mists of Time. Fossils. Early Humans. The Ancient World. Chapter 6: Windows on History. Positively Medieval. Historic Restorations. Native Americans. Settling America. Black American History. Chapter 7: War & Peace. Bloody Battlegrounds. History at Sea. World War II & the Cold War. Chapter 8: For Budding Scientists. Science Museums. The History of Flight. Inventions & Industry. Stargazing. Chapter 9: Holy Places. Chapter 10: A Dose of Culture. Masterpieces of Art. Music. Theater & the Movies. Chapter 11: Historic Homes. Castles & Mansions. Famous Homesteads. U.S. Presidents. Chapter 12: Out & About. Hiking & Backpacking. Cycling. In the Saddle. Chapter 13: On the Water. Paddling Away. Swimming. Snorkeling & Diving. Beaches. Chapter 14: Calling All Sports Fans. Chapter 15: Rides & Thrills. Adrenaline Rushes. Carousels & Ferris Wheels. Roller Coasters. Theme Parks. Alphabetical Index. Geographical Index.