Travel Guides & Guide Books

Discover singing sand, glowing tombstones, ghostly squirrels, and a musical instrument said to cause madness. Marvel at the most mysterious manuscript in the world. Visit a miniature replica of the Holy Land or climb carved stone steps leading . . . nowhere.

Curious New England points the way to all the tantalizing treats and terrifying treasures that remain tucked away in overlooked museums, private collections, and forgotten recesses of this very special region.

This special breed of guidebook helps dogs and their people track down pet-friendly locations in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. It sniffs out everything from the best parks, dog runs, and beaches to restaurants, hotels, and shops where dogs are truly welcome.
reviewed:"A MUST for any dog owner in New England!,    As a resident of Connecticut, I found it a daunting task to find places where my dog was accepted. This book took all the guess work out of who allows them and makes life a LOT easier! I was also surprised to find a few eateries in my own town which allow patio eating with my furry friend, which is a welcome surprise. Definitely, any dog owner who lives in New England or is planning on a visit here needs this book. It is much more extensive than most other dog travel guides,... "

23 distinctive, easy-to-use itineraries--all fully illustrated with beautiful full-color photos
-Tips on the best hotels and restaurants along each route
-Exact directions, distances, and driving times for each route
-All the sights along the way--with highlights for history buffs, nature lovers, and families traveling with kids
-Scenic side trips, special moments, and recommended walks
-Detailed, accurate full-color route-planning maps

Covering the most popular New England biking destinations, this is the biker's guide to finding the best rides throughout the region. Foghorn Outdoors New England Biking guides bikers through Acadia National Park, Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Cape Cod and the islands along with rides through rural lanes and remote, lush hills undiscovered by tourists. This book describes both road and trail rides, from easy, family-friendly excursions to challenging single-track rides. Complete with comprehensive listings of routes, elevations, tips, and directions, as well as bike shops, riding clubs, and biking organizations throughout the six New England states, Foghorn Outdoors New England Biking has the details on the best New England biking available.

Finding the ideal New England retreat has never been easier. For travelers who want hassle-free accommodations with convenient access to outdoor recreation, Foghorn Outdoors New England Cabins and Cottages offers a diverse range of lodging options from rustic mountain cabins and romantic beachside cottages to luxury fly-fishing resorts.

Covering every worthwhile destination in the six New England states, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best spots in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. This guidebook includes coverage of New Hampshire's White Mountains, Maine's Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park, and Vermont's Long Trail. With new sections listing the best hikes for every kind of outdoor enthusiast—from best waterfalls to best hikes with kids—families, day-trippers, and seasoned hikers looking for a change of pace will all find the perfect trail among the options.
reviewed:"Excellent hiking guide!,    This is an excellent hiking guide to New England and pretty exhaustive as well, especially in the White Mountains region. The book is very well organized and Mr. Lanza has a simple but ingenious rating system for both the scenic beauty and trail difficulty, both rated 1 - 10. So, you can pick how much work you're willing to exert for the visual return on your effort. The trail descriptions are quite good and driving directions are included. No maps are included but each trail description references appropriate maps and other information sources. Mr. Lanza is well written in this field and is a regular contributor to Backpacker Magazine. "

...Authors Diane Bair and Pamela Wright suggest more than 350 terrific destinations to entertain children as well as adults. From trapping lobsters in Maine to tracking dinosaur footprints in Connecticut to dining in kid-tested restaurants in New York, Fun Places to Go with Children in New England has something for everyone. Listings are divided by region to make it easy to find what s nearby, and each entry features a brief description with all the pertinent details,...
reviewed:"great ideas for places to take kids that you wouldn't expect   Not just the usual suspects, like the Children's Museum in Boston, but some intriguing possibilities, like a lobsterboat cruise in Maine and polo matches in Massachusetts. It's obvious that the authors searched high and low to come up with some inspired, creative choices. This book is a great gift for expectant parents..."

a virtual bed-and-breakfast guide with over 200 country inns, coastal hotels, and mountain lodges. The region’s landmarks are brought to life with interesting historical facts and stories. Carefully mapped out driving tours are included for the best of fall foliage viewing.

reviewed:"Another "Lonely Planet" success!,    Not just the usual suspects, like the Having never travelled the New England region before, Lonely Planet's guide to New England was invaluable. In terms of content and detail, it covered towns, sites and other regional attractions that other guide books missed altogether. My only criticism is that the guide is a couple of years old now and whilst most information relating to things like opening and closing times was still accurate, reported prices had of course risen!"

Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts' pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's pastoral Route 100, Maine's dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire's leafy Kancamagus Highway.

Maine's Most Scenic Roads, Frommer's Maine Coast, Insiders' Guide to the Maine Coast, Maine Atlas & Gazetteer , The Coast of Maine Book: A Complete Guide, Fifth Edition, The Photographer's Guide to the Maine Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them, Maine Off the Beaten Path, and more selections about vacations and travel in the state of Maine.

"Food & Wine magazine has given Mobil Travel Guide's Regional Planners an A+ for Usefulness, making the top grade over both Fodor's and Frommers versions." -- Food & Wine
The Regional Travel Planner: New England covers Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It also includes Side Trips to New York City; Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Queens, NY; Staten Island, NY; and Montreal, QC.

Residents of Boston Michael Blanding and Alexandra Hall know the best way to experience New England, from fishing in Gloucester to visiting the shores of Acadia National Park. The authors include unique trip ideas like "The History and Literature Tour," "Experiencing Small Town New England," and "The South Coast Diversion." Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon New England has lots of options for a range of travel budgets.

In the preparation for writing this book, the Evanses traveled 13,821 miles documenting and photographing more than 200 covered bridges. The introduction to the book familiarizes readers with covered bridges by discussing their history, twelve different kinds of truss designs, and current preservation and restoration efforts. The Evanses provide, for each of the 206 bridges in this book, the name of the bridge, its location, specific directions to the bridge, its year of construction, its truss design, and the name of the waterway it crosses.
reviewed:"A Must Have Book for Covered Bridge Enthusiasts    This book is very professionally done and is a great bargain at this price. It's a compact size which makes it convienent to carry with you on trips. Another thing I like is the GPS coordinates that they have recorded for each bridge. Anyone who enjoys seeking out old covered bridges should have this book. I highly recommend it! 5 STARS! "

This guidebook to waterfalls across New England offers rewarding outings for families and individuals alike. More than 200 waterfalls are described according to location, trail length and difficulty, waterfall type, height, water source, and when to visit. Each description includes driving directions and comprehensive hiking instructions to reach the falls. Also included are the history, legend, and lore surrounding the waterfalls.
reviewed:"Don't leave this book behind when you hunt waterfalls!...    Quite simply, this is the quintessential reference to waterfalls in New England. The guide provides a rating, description, detailed driving directions, and advice on the hike (if applicable) to 200 different waterfalls in Conneticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and the 1 waterfall in Rhode Island..."

If you like accommodations with character, this is the right bed and breakfast guide for you. Whether you decide to study the place names on the state maps at the start of each chapter, browse through the charmingly written descriptions, or glance through such indexes as Romantic B&Bs, B&Bs Serving Afternoon Tea, B&Bs with Water Views, B&Bs with Separate Cottage Accommodations, and Family-Friendly B&Bs, you will find a welcoming text that seems like a harbinger of pleasures to come. Each entry includes a line drawing of the building, a gray box full of practical facts such as room summaries, information about the grounds, costs, smoking policy, and driving instructions, a detailed narrative that describes the innkeepers, the ambiance, a sample room, culinary specialties, and common rooms, and a second gray box, "What's Nearby," that highlights sights and excursions in the surrounding area.

This comprehensive guide features detailed profiles of New England's very best country inns. At-a-glance icons and descriptions written by veteran inn-hoppers help readers find just the right inn, whether they seek a romantic getaway, an elegant meal, or merely a brief respite from the stress of daily life.

Seasoned guidebook author Gibson (New Hampshire's Most Scenic Roads; Walking the Maine Coast) shares some of Massachusetts' loveliest roads less traveled in this slim volume. For summer visitors to the Bay State or longtime residents of the Commonwealth, these 20 point-to-point and circular routes take drivers through woodlands, past shorelines and along historic back roads. Some routes overlap, but nearly the entire state is covered in mini-excursions that can be completed in an hour or two or lingered over for a day. Route 1, for example, covers Greenfield to North Adams, in the northwestern portion of the state, and is about 50 miles long. The hilly terrain is home to a preserved village from colonial times and maple sugar operations. Route 10 links Lynn, Marblehead and Salem; drivers on this 17-mile cruise will see coastal vistas and historical landmarks, such as the home of Nathaniel Hawthorne. For each route, Gibson gives specific directions, maps and photographs.
reviewed:"A relaxing and enjoyable road travel guide   The Most Scenic Roads In Massachusetts: 20 Routes Off The Beaten Path by travel writer John Gibson offers Massachusetts tourists a chance to see historic towns, magnificent natural splendor, and find charming lodgings, as they follow twenty routes most particularly selected for their especial appeal, enhanced with easy-to-follow maps and black-and-white photographs. A relaxing and enjoyable road travel guide, The Most Scenic Roads In Massachusetts truly lives up to its title and is enthusiastically recommended for vacationers, business travelers, and even local folk looking for recreational day-trip and weekender ideas."

Illustrated map of Vermont shows the name and location of each of Vermont's more than 100 authentic covered bridges. Two dozen original watercolor illustrations of cered bridges grace the map. The reverse side guide gives histories of the bridges, as well as directions to help you find them.
reviewed:"beautiful and informative map and guide    On medium-weight, stain-resistant paper, this beautiful and durable map folds out to approximately 2 feet by 3 feet. On one side is a three-color map of Vermont placing all 107 of the state's covered bridges, interesting facts about bridges and their designers, separate indices for bridges and places, and labelled watercolors of 23 of the bridges. The reverse side shows a county map, line drawings of various types of bridge trusses and a list of all the state's covered bridges by town. Each entry gives the date the bridge was built, information about its design and construction, and directions to the bridge."

In this newly revised and updated guide for romantics, author Bill Gleeson has found the best places to stay in New England for those looking for a little R & R (romance and relaxation). Each inn or hotel is described in detail from wood burning fireplaces to showers with waterfalls to sumptuous king-size four-poster beds. Entries include inviting photographs of the rooms and surrounding grounds, showing the wide range of accommodations from the 19th century splendor of Boston's historic Charles Street Inn to more casual getaways such as Nantucket's beach-front Wauwinet Inn to rustic retreats like Notchland Inn in New Hampshire's White Mountains where a cozy hot tub in an outdoor gazebo is the perfect ending to a glorious day of hiking.