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Are you ready for a relaxing getaway?Show Me Shipshewana: a Guide to Indiana Amish Country invites you to step away from the frenzied pace of day-to-day life. You're invited to relax. To eat (a lot). To enjoy connecting with your loved ones, with nature, and with yourself.Show Me Shipshewana is more than a travel book; it's a companion that invites you to experience the third largest Amish community in the world and create memories that will last...
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Hold on to your lutefisk and get ready to eat some hotdish as we say "you-betcha" to what makes Minnesota such a great state!
Embark on a journey like no other with "Minnesota's Best: 365 Unique Adventures-The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the Land of 10,000 Lakes (2023-2024 Edition)." This captivating guidebook takes you deep into the heart of Minnesota, revealing its hidden treasures and extraordinary wonders.
Discover the untamed...
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For gardeners, inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. Perennial enthusiasts around the world might be surprised to find their muse in the middle of a bustling city. Lurie Garden, a nearly three-acre botanic garden in the center of Chicagos lakefront in Millennium Park, is a veritable living lab of prairie perennials, with a rich array of plant life that both fascinates and educates as it grows, flowers, and dies back throughout the...
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A neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour of the Cornhusker State's capital city by an author who "is a wealth of Nebraska knowledge" (Oh My! Omaha).
Dramatic change accompanied Lincoln's growth from a village of 30 settlers to a city of 300,000. Today, Lincoln retains the residue of its fascinating past for those who know where to look. Tour Lincoln's storied heritage by charting the arrival of the university, penitentiary, asylum and railroads. Learn...
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Discover the rich historical heritage of Indiana using this comprehensive directory of the state's diverse assortment of museums. Exploring Indiana's Museums includes the complete book, Short History of Museums, as well as a history of the Indiana State Museum and its State Historic Sites. The Short History of Museums relates the history of the ancient museums and includes a listing of the world's leading museums. This guide in an invaluable aid to...
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An entertaining guidebook to the city's many communities with maps, landmarks, history, and fun facts.
With over two hundred neighborhoods divided into seventy-seven community areas, Chicago offers a dazzling and daunting challenge to ambitious tourists and lifelong citizens. This blend of history and travel guide introduces you to them. Anyone who's never been to Chicago will be shocked to learn how big it really is. Did you know that Humboldt Park...
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West Central Indiana Cities and TownsWest Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Rockville, Brazil and Spencer to larger cities like Terra Haute, Crawfordsville and Martinsville. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.West Central Indiana WineriesWest Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating...
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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.Central Indiana Cities and TownsEast Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Noblesville, Franklin and Danville to Indiana's capital city, Indianapolis. Each of these towns and cities has many things...
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South Central Indiana Cities and TownsSouth Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Henryville, Charlestown and French Lick to the larger cities like New Albany, Columbus and Bloomington. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.South Central Indiana WineriesSouth Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce...
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Southeastern Indiana Cities and TownsSoutheastern Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Rising Sun, Vevay, and Patriot to the larger cities like Lawrenceburg, Aurora and Madison. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.Southeastern Indiana WineriesSoutheastern Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating...
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Road Trips in Northeast IndianaTake a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Northeast Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.Northeast Indiana Cities and TownsNortheast Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Albion, Huntington and Shipshewana to larger cities like Fort Wayne, and Auburn. Each...
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South Central Indiana Cities and TownsSouth Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming river towns like Henryville, Charlestown and French Lick to the larger cities like New Albany, Columbus and Bloomington. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways.South Central Indiana WineriesSouth Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce...
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Established as Indiana's first state park in 1916, McCormick's Creek State Park offers rugged hiking, a waterfall, an inn and an excellent campground.McCormick's Creek FallsMcCormick's Creek Falls cascades down a ten foot drop into the canyon, providing a lovely backdrop to the forest behind it. Easily visible from an overlook, the adventurous can hike down into the canyon on Trail 3 for a closer look.Hikers will find over 14 miles of hiking, ranging...
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Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using East Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in east central Indiana.Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using Southwest Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all of the historical treasures in south central Indiana.East Central Indiana Cities and TownsEast...
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"Every community begins with a dream-a dream of a better life."
Home to thousands of settlements extending as far back as 13,000 years ago, Ohio has seen most of its architectural history fall to the wrecking ball. But there is still history all around if we know where to look. Located south of Dayton, SunWatch is the best-known Fort Ancient Indian village in the United States. On the other side of the state, Marietta is the oldest permanent settlement...
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Designed for accessibility, this book offers tried-and-true advice on how to keep a yard in bloom. Presented in the sequence in which they bloom, with a chapter devoted to each of the three major growing seasons, 25 varieties of flowers are profiled with accompanying color illustrations. Additionally, Moya L. Andrews provides information about such basic topics as bed preparation, planting locations, weed control, and landscape principles. Andrews...
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Bill Bryson tiene la rara habilidad de sentirse descolocado donde quiera que vaya, incluso (quizá especialmente) en su tierra natal. Este rasgo de su carácter se hizo muy evidente cuando, después de casi dos décadas en Inglaterra, el escritor de viajes más querido del mundo se enfrentó a la Sra. Bryson, al pequeño Jimmy et al. y todos juntos se trasladaron a vivir al país del que él se había marchado en su juventud.
Por supuesto, había...
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Lurking below the Loop, behind the industry-driven energy of Chicago, lies the mysterious criminal underworld of the South Side. Recounting criminal exploits of legends like Alphonse Capone, as well as lesser-known stories like the Car Barn Bandits, Troy Taylor captures the intricacies of the most infamous stories of Chicago's South Side. From the gruesome murders committed by the unassuming H.H. Holmes to the mysterious death of Marshall Field Jr.,...
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Illinois steht für die legendäre Route 66 und die beeindruckende Hochhaus-Skyline von Chicago – gute Gründe für einen Besuch im Mittleren Westen. Zugleich finden sich abseits dieser bekannten Attraktionen zahlreiche sehenswerte Orte, an denen sich kleine Abenteuer auf ganz eigene und überraschende Art erleben lassen. 50 Plätze sind im TRAVELGUIDE Illinois von zwei ausgewiesenen Amerika-Kennern portraitiert – damit Ihr Trip ganz unvergesslich...
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For southwest Missouri, the Civil War was an unparalleled period of violence, sorrow and anger. As the torches burned the physical landscape, the depredations inflicted were also scorched upon the psyche of the people who lived through fires. Survey Carthage's battlefield for stubborn holdouts or hold vigil at the Kendrick House for innocent bystanders who were swept up into the stratagems of bushwhackers and guerrillas. Meet the Bloody Spikes, Rotten...
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