Museums category: 1997 books

The Roaring Twenties was a period of lavish living in St. Louis. In 1917, when Ellsworth Statler decided to build a hotel in St. Louis, he ignited a hotel-building boom that was only quenched by the Great Depression of 1929. Architectural masterpieces arose, and local citizens and out-of-towners marveled...

California�s first settlement began on a trail called El Camino Real, or �The Royal Road,� that was traveled by missionary pathfinders, soldiers, and conquistadors on a dramatic journey into a mysterious land. Monterey was discovered in 1603, leading to the quest. Explorers Don Gaspar de Portol�...

Arlington County, for two centuries a center for government institutions, is a vibrant part of the Washington, D.C., community. Many notable figures made their home in the area, like Supreme Court chief justice Warren Burger, General George "Blood 'n' Guts" Patton and a beauty queen who almost married...

Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best African safari destinations in both eastern and southern Africa. Travelers will be able to...

Feast Your Eyes On Seattle Attractions, Seattle Space Needle, Seattle Art Museum,  Seattle Weather and Concerts.  

Planning The Ultimate Disneyland Family Vacation This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Tips For Planning A Disneyland Vacation Chapter 2: Disneyland Purchases – Package Express Chapter 3: Christmas At Disneyland Chapter 4: Disney Dollars And Disneyland Merchandise...

Tourists are increasingly discovering the eastern Costa del Sol on the coast of Spain’s Axarquía province. Here the cliffs meet the Mediterranean Sea and the charming seaside resort of Nerja is nestled in the foothills of the dramatic Sierra Almijara.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction...

On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for...

Ocean City, New Jersey, was founded as a �Christian seaside resort� in 1879. Soon thereafter, it became a vibrant year-round community and a highly desirable summer retreat. Hotels were integral to the city�s success. The most famous of these was the Flanders Hotel, which opened to much fanfare...

Minnesotans can boast of a treasure trove of historic buildings, landmarks, and sites in our state. This comprehensive guide, useful for travel or armchair research, lists the more than 1,500 historic properties in our state on the famed National Register of Historic Places, the official list of historic...

Sir Brinsley Ford (1908-99) was a passionate collector from the age of eleven. During a long life he enriched an already important family collection with masterpieces of Italian painting. He was also a discerning patron of contemporary British artists and a pioneering scholar of the Grand Tour. Last...

Parke County is the covered bridge capital of Indiana, boasting thirty-one of the charming bridges in the county. The Parke County Covered Bridge Auto Trails tourism guide allows readers to explore the history of the bridges and their builders.

In Dallas's infancy, accommodations for the traveler arriving by stage or horseback consisted of boardinghouses or unfurnished rooms, but within 10 years of the city's founding, Dallas could boast about what is considered to be its first hotel: Thomas Crutchfield's log cabin and livery stable. As the...

According to Gov. Robert L. Ehrich Jr., "[The Maryland StateFair] is an annual opportunity as Marylanders to come together to celebrate the history, tradition, and charm of our State during the best days of summer." The Maryland State Fair has continued the tradition of delighting Marylanders near and...