Apple's America: The Discriminating Traveler's Guide to 40 Great Cities in the United States and Canada
by R. W. Apple
From Boston to Honolulu, from Montreal to Las Vegas, Cincinnati to Seattle, Johnny Apple explores the landmarks, architecture, business, culture, and, of course, the food and beverages of his favorite urban communities. Capturing the tone and style of American city life to perfection, he shows us the hidden treasures, the best buildings, the famous landmarks, the historical aura, and the present-day realities that make each city so memorable. And in each he recommends several places to stay, numerous places to eat, and sites or activities you shouldn't miss. No traveler in the United States will want to do without his recommendations.
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Rand McNally Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, & Mexico
by Rand McNally
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Top Travel Destinations USA
Travel and Leisure, in conjunction with CNN polled views on 25 of America's major destination
cities for 2007.
New Orleans, New York, Portland (OR) and Charleston (SC) came out on top in a number of categories:
- New York was ranked No. 1 in 14 categories - more than any other city in the poll - taking top spot for Big-Name Restaurants, Ethnic Food, Theater, Classical Music, Underground Arts Scene, Luxury Boutiques, Shopping for Jewelry and Shoes. It was also ranked No. 1. in the Stylish People and Diversity categories and the Big Apple’s Museums/Galleries were rated No. 2 overall. However, New York also earned the title of the most overrated city in America.
- New Orleans was ranked No. 1 in several categories featuring nightlife and music: Cocktail Hour, Live Music and Night Out, as well as Cheap Eats.
- Portland (OR) rated highly for its environment, coming in at No. 1 for its Environmental Awareness, Access to the Outdoors, Ease of Getting Around & Public Transportation, Public Parks & Spaces, and Overall Cityscape.
- Charleston (SC) took the No. 1 spot in the Friendly People category. It was also ranked No. 2 for its Architecture & Notable Buildings, Antiques, Flea Markets, Home Design stores, and Pedestrian Friendliness. Plus, Charlestonians were rated No. 3 in the Attractive People category.
Highest-Ranked Cities
FOR CULTURE, SHOPPING, PEOPLE, FOOD & DINING, AND CITYSCAPE
Culture
ARCHITECTURE & NOTABLE BUILDINGS
1) Washington, D.C.
2) Charleston
3) Chicago
CLASSICAL MUSIC
1) New York
2) Boston
3) Chicago
HISTORICAL SITES & MONUMENTS
1) Washington, D.C.
2) Philadelphia
3) Boston
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
1) Washington, D.C.
2) New York
3) Chicago
THEATER
1) New York
2) Minneapolis/St. Paul
3) Chicago
UNDERGROUND ARTS SCENE
1) New York
2) San Francisco
3) Austin
Shopping
ANTIQUES
1) New Orleans
2) Charleston
3) Boston
FLEA MARKETS
1) New Orleans
2) Charleston
3) Portland, Oregon
HOME DESIGN
1) Chicago
2) Charleston
3) San Francisco
JEWELRY
1) New York
2) Santa Fe
3) Los Angeles
LUXURY BOUTIQUES
1) New York
2) Los Angeles
3) Las Vegas
SHOES
1) New York
2) Los Angeles
3) Chicago
VINTAGE (CLOTHING AND JEWELRY)
1) New York
2) New Orleans
3) San Francisco
Cityscape
ACCESS TO OUTDOORS
1) Portland, Oregon
2) Denver
3) Honolulu
CLEANLINESS
1) Minneapolis/St. Paul
2) Portland, Oregon
3) San Diego
NOTABLE NEIGHBORHOODS
1) San Francisco
2) New York
3) Boston
PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLINESS
1) Portland, Oregon
2) Charleston
3) Santa Fe
PUBLIC PARKS & SPACES
1) Portland, Oregon
2) Minneapolis/St. Paul
3) Chicago
SKYLINE & VIEWS
1) Chicago
2) New York
3) San Francisco
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People
ATHLETIC/ACTIVE
1) Denver
2) San Diego
3) Portland, Oregon
ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE
1) Miami
2) San Diego
3) Charleston
DIVERSE
1) New York
2) San Francisco
3) New Orleans
FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE
1) Charleston
2) New Orleans
3) Minneapolis/St. Paul
FUN
1) New Orleans
2) Austin
3) Honolulu
INTELLIGENT
1) Seattle
2) Minneapolis/St. Paul
3) Boston
STYLISH
1) New York
2) Miami
3) San Francisco
WORLDLY
1) Washington, D.C.
2) San Francisco
3) New York
Food / Dining
BARBECUE
1) Austin
2) San Antonio
3) Nashville
BIG-NAME RESTAURANTS
1) New York
2) New Orleans
3) Chicago
CHEAP EATS
1) New Orleans
2) Austin
3) Philadelphia
COFFEE
1) Seattle
2) Portland, Oregon
3) New Orleans
ETHNIC FOOD
1) New York
2) San Francisco
3) New Orleans
FARMERS’ MARKETS
1) Seattle
2) Portland, Oregon
3) Philadelphia
PIZZA
1) Chicago
2) New York
3) Philadelphia
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The Next Exit
The Next EXIT lists gas, food, lodging and many other travel services located at USA Interstate Highway exits in the contiguous 48 states. The most complete interstate exit directory ever printed.
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