Points Of Interest category: 1997 books

**Discover the Carolinas and Georgia with Moon Travel Guides From humming bluegrass and rolling mountains, to lazy beach towns and buzzing cities, get to know the heart of the South with Moon Carolinas & Georgia.** Strategic itineraries for every timeline and budget, designed for road-trippers,...

Light boats, light vessels, lightships�before radar, depth-finders and satellite-guided navigation, mariners relied on floating lighthouses that lingered offshore as warning beacons in perilous waters.Moored near shifting shoals and treacherous reefs, lightships remained on station during all...

Thacher Island was named for Anthony Thacher who, in 1635, lost his four children and other family members in a shipwreck during the most severe storm to ever hit the Massachusetts coast. Only Anthony and his wife Elizabeth survived. The lighthouses have played an important role in several wars, including...

How much do you actually know about New York City? Did you know they tried to anchor Zeppelins at the top of the Empire State Building? Or that the high-rent district of Park Avenue was once so dangerous it was called "Death Avenue"? Lively and comprehensive, Inside the Apple brings to life New York's...

Experience the distinct flavor of a thriving desert enclave with Old West roots and an artsy spirit. Inside Moon Tucson you'll find: The top sights and unique experiences: Visit remnants of ancient cultures or browse galleries of Pueblo art. Tour Mission San Xavier del Bac, stroll through Tucson's...

Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Top 10: San Antonio & Austin will lead you to some of the best attractions in Texas: explore the Alamo, stroll the River Walk, and play with the dolphins at Sea World. Top 10 San Antonio & Austin is packed with must-see galleries and museums,...

Ready to make the most of your time in Medellin? Stop endlessly researching or reading online reviews to figure out where you should go. Instead, learn about what's worthy from an experienced travel blogger. Colombia's most dynamic and most improved city has plenty to see and do, but...

Hong Kong Disneyland is Disney's newest theme park. It's the home of clazzic attractions like "it's a small world," Space Mountain and Autopia, as well as the brand new Toy Story Land. The park is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping on reclaimed land at the tip of Lantau Island. It...

True to its name, this Los Angeles travel guide covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use top 10 lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated travel guide for LA will lead you straight to the best attractions this city has to offer,...

Zoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based attractions constructed in artificial settings, they face the challenge of trying to balance potentially...

"The internet's most popular Green Travel Guides" "Fantastic, eco-friendly London fun" How good would it be to explore one of the world's coolest cities in a totally eco-friendly way?  You can SHOP at world-famous stores that are eco-friendly too, EXPLORE...

Built in the heart of the Empire City is the world's greatest and most iconic railway terminal. A colossal Beaux-Arts style transport nexus, Grand Central Terminal was completed in 1913 from the legacy of the railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt. The terminal quickly became vital to travel and today...

Sri Lanka sits in the Indian Ocean just off the southern tip of India. Known as the ‘teardrop of India’ given its shape and position, Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indian subcontinent. With stunning beach resorts, multiple World Heritage sites, historical towns...

With maps and insider tips, this sleek travel guidebook will take you through the best of Vegas, baby! Here's what to see and do, and where to eat, drink, shop, stay, and play--from Downtown to The Strip, from nearby luxury resorts to the desert's natural wonders! ''Top Picks'' direct you to not-to-be-missed...