Museums category: 1997 books

Of the several entrances to the White Mountains, none is more majestic than the Franconia Gateway. The gateway begins in the valley of the Pemigewasset River and reaches through broad meadows, between jagged mountains, alongside quiet pools and cascades of sparkling water, into the wilderness of Franconia...

Shenandoah—most often translated as "Daughter of the Stars"—is one of the loveliest names in the language. Backroads travelers will find that it fits the Valley perfectly. Most people know the Shenandoah Valley for its Civil War–era history, from Robert E. Lee's capture of John Brown...

Georgetown County, located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina, is steeped in tales of dynamic men and women who once lived and prospered here. Though these men and women have now passed away, many of their spirits still remain. There are rumored to be over a hundred ghosts in the...

Pres. George Washington authorized Springfield Armory to begin manufacturing small arms for the US military in 1794. Over nearly two centuries until its closure in 1968, the government armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, became legendary, not only for the arms provided to soldiers during conflicts...

Beverly Shores, Indiana, is a small resort community clustered along the southernmost tip of Lake Michigan, approximately forty miles southeast of Chicago. The town is now an island of private resort homes surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, a federal park. Beverly Shores: A Suburban...

Discover the best places to visit in Bangkok, from the fascinating National Museum to the splendid temples of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting areas-from bustling markets to leafy parks-while reviews of the best hotels, nightlife, and...

From its humble beginnings as a trading route for Native Americans, Northern Michigan's Inland Route has become one of the most scenic and memorable voyages anywhere in America. As a series of interconnected lakes and rivers from Cheboygan to Conway, the Inland Route touches several Northern Michigan...

Cadiz was founded 3000 years ago by the Phoenicians. Today it is the oldest city in Western Europe. Due to its geography position Cadiz has always been one of the first links of Spain world. Christopher Columbus himself began his travels to America from the coast of Cadiz. A mix of ancient history...

Michigan�s historic Fort Wayne, located on the narrowest point of the Detroit River, is named for Revolutionary War hero Gen. �Mad� Anthony Wayne. The fort was built in the 1840s to protect Detroit from British invasion following the strife of the 1838 Patriot War in Canada. Originally constructed...

Tuscany on Italy's west coast is located in the Tyrrhenian sea and is one of the most popular places in the country. Come to Tuscany to see the historic Renaissance artwork in Florence, to eat fine Tuscan cuisine and to drink the excellent red wine.  Umbria is in Italy’s green centre between...

플레이모빌은 7.5 cm(2.9 인치)의 작은 크기지만 중세기사부터 건설노동자까지 다양한 인물과 공간을 연출할 수 있는 피규어이자 조립식 장난감입니다. 흔히 레고와 비교하지만, 1974년 독일 다지이너 한스 벡(Hans Beck)이 개발한 이래...

California: the whole world knows it as the mother lode of scandal and celebrity, mayhem and miracles, a place where nearly anything can happen - and does. Giving the lowdown on the most notorious locations across the state, California Babylon redefines tourism for the 21st century by guiding you...

Geneva is a pleasant, modern city and is a major European financial center.  Located on Lake Geneva with Mont Blanc hovering in the distance, Geneva is an idyllic Swiss village at heart.  It is the second-largest city in Switzerland and is an important world center of diplomacy, being home...

Vancouver is one of Canada’s very best travel destinations. On the west coast of British Columbia, Vancouver is one of the country’s largest and most ethnically diverse cities.  Here you will find astounding architecture, beautiful beaches, fantastic skiing, friendly people and excellent...