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Indianapolis boasts a few restaurants more than one hundred years old. Eateries like the legendary Hollyhock Hill and St. Elmo's Steakhouse are classic staples in the capital city. But for every legendary local restaurant that exists today, several more are mere memories. Diners can no longer feast...

Florida in the late 1800s was a paradise waiting to be discovered. During this period, two visionary tycoons of the Gilded Age set out on separate ventures that would transform the Sunshine State from America�s last frontier into a destination for the rich and famous. The grand hotels that Henry M....

A forerunner of the modern highway system, the Long Island Motor Parkway was constructed during the advent of the automobile and at a pivotal time in American history. Following a spectator death during the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race, the concept for a privately owned speedway on Long Island was developed...

In January 2003, after two terms as Governor of the State of Maine, Angus King hit the road. Packing his wife and children into a Newmar Dutch Star RV, he set out on a five-and-a-half-month journey to circumnavigate the United States. Governor's Travels is the story of that adventure, describing the...

Featured in films and on television and used as a backdrop to countless photos, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade offers the public a view that is usually reserved for the rich at the top of a tower. From this one-third-mile stretch, locals and tourists take in the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty,...

Traveling can be very expensive. Many people desire to see the world, but a vacation does not always fit into the budget. In this book I will share several tips and tricks to make your traveling cheaper. I will also share some stories of when I have used these tips myself to save money. Many of these tips will be aimed towards the beginner traveler.

Provides a ton of restaurant marketing observations and specific, actionable advice. Having spent three decades studying, discussing, arguing about, and creating restaurant marketing—including all aspects, from in-store behavior and new product R&D to multi-media advertising—Charlie shares in...

The Going-to-the-Sun Road is rightfully recognized as one of the most spectacular alpine highways in the world and certainly among those in the United States. The landscape is one of peerless beauty, but the road itself is an engineering masterpiece. In 1910, Glacier National Park was created in that...

Are you wary about spending a ton of money on another massively expensive family holiday? Are you longing for something different which is not only cheaper but also just as much fun as any holiday vacation could ever be? Would you like to get away from city-life and just see what is really out there...

Beginning in the 1860s, the first vestiges of the resorts of Lake County appeared around the sparkling pools of the region�s many hot springs and upon the shores of Clear Lake. Lured by the supposed medicinal qualities of the water, people flocked to rustic campgrounds and cabins to �take the cure�...

Amsterdam and Brussels covered in one book Amsterdam is best known for its luxurious canal houses, charming gabled facades and coffee shops. No wonder Amsterdam is often referred to as Venice of the north. Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands (Holland). Brussels...

Three great European cities covered in one book Amsterdam is best known for its luxurious canal houses, charming gabled facades and coffee shops. No wonder Amsterdam is often referred to as Venice of the north. Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands (Holland). Brussels...

Rick Steves Walks eBooks are straightforward, self-guided walking tours through some of Europe's most popular destinations, designed for easy reference on your mobile device or eReader. In Rick Steves Walk: Eixample, Barcelona, Rick shares his candid advice on how to get the most out of a walk...

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Paris: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Paris's essential sights, including the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, a stroll along the Left...