Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Awesome Vistas. Postcard Panoramas.

Otherworldly Landscapes.

Falling Waters.

7 Super City Views.

Chapter 2 Exploring the Scenery.

Drives.

Train Rides.

Boat Rides.

7 Super City Parks.

Chapter 3 Weird & Wonderful.

Atmospheric Places to Explore.

A Touch of Kitsch.

Caves.

7 Famous Bridges .

Chapter 4 Walk with the Animals.

In the Wild.

7 Fantastic Aquariums.

7 Great Zoos.

Chapter 5 Lost in the Mists of Time.

Fossils .

Early Humans.

Chapter 6 The Ancient World.

Cradles of Civilization.

Classical Capitals.

Outposts of Empire.

New World Marvels.

Chapter 7 Positively Medieval.

The Dark Ages.

Monks, Priests & Pilgrims.

Castles.

Town & Gown.

Fortresses.

7 Super City Squares.

Chapter 8 War & Peace.

Conquest & Empire Building.

Battles for Independence.

Bloody Battlegrounds.

World War II & the Cold War.

7 Super Ships.

Chapter 9 Settling America.

In the Beginning.

Forging a Nation.

Westward Ho.

Native Americans.

African-American History.

Chapter 10 For Budding Scientists.

Science Museums.

The History of Flight.

Inventions & Industry.

Stargazing.

7 Public Transportation Systems.

Chapter 11 Holy Places.

Chapter 12 A Dose of Culture.

Masterpieces of Art.

Music.

Theater & the Movies.

Chapter 13 Historic Homes.

Castles & Mansions.

Famous Homesteads.

7 Presidential Homesteads.

Chapter 14 Out & About.

Hiking & Backpacking.

Cycling.

In the Saddle.

Chapter 15 On the Water.

Paddling Away.

Swimming.

Snorkeling & Diving.

7 Super Beaches.

Chapter 16 Calling All Sports Fans.

Chapter 17 Rides & Thrills.

Adrenaline Rushes.

Carousels & Ferris Wheels.

Roller Coasters.

Theme Parks.

Chapter 18 World Maps.

Indexes.

About the Author

Holly Hughes (New York, NY) is 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.