Frommer's Philadelphia & the Amish Country (Frommer's Complete Guides) by Frommers $16.99
Frommer's. The best trips start here.Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Insider tips on Philadelphia dining, shopping, sightseeing, and barhopping—plus "The Ultimate Cheesesteak Taste Test." Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and...
Hallowed Ground : A Walk at Gettysburg (Crown Journeys) by $16.00
“[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our power to add or detract.”—President Abraham LincolnJames M. McPherson, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom, and arguably the finest Civil War historian in the world, walks us...
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia: Including Surrounding Counties and Hunterdon and Mercer, NJ by Menasha Ridge Press $16.95
Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region's history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.
Weird Pennsylvania: Your Travel Guide to Pennsylvania's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets by Mark Moran $14.95
Praise for Weird Pennsylvania: Fun, amazing, and arrestingly illustrated.” Booklist
a real fine read and can serve as a travel guide for a trek among the unusual, odd and scary parts of our weird” state.” Pennsylvania Magazine
Pennsylvania Ghost Towns: Uncovering the Hidden Past by Stackpole Books $10.95
Cemeteries, abandoned buildings, and roads to nowhere are all that remain of several once-thriving towns in Pennsylvania. This guidebook profiles 46 locations that have been abandoned or left to ruin, and some that have seen new life as historic sites, with discussions on their history, daily life, fall, and current condition.
Pennsylvania (Wild & Scenic) by Steve Mulligan $39.95
Pennsylvania has, acre for acre, the most varied scenery of all the states in the Union. Even though it accounts for scarcely one percent of the total area of the lower forty-eight states, the Keystone State includes within its borders portions almost a third of all the landform provinces in the nation. Anybody who doubts the significance of this measure of the abundance and diversity of...
Paddling Pennsylvania: Kayaking and Canoeing the Keystone State's Rivers and Lakes by Stackpole Books $19.95
Pennsylvania contains more miles of rivers and creeks than any other state except Alaska, making the Keystone State a prime destination for canoers and kayakers. This guide contains information for 211 of the commonwealth's rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds and reservoirs.
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide For Hikers And Photographers by Stackpole Books $21.95
Beautiful waterfalls grace Pennsylvania's natural landscape. This full-color guide takes hikers to 66 of the most picturesque falls in the state, offering detailed descriptions of each hike, color maps, and features to look for on the trail. Photographers will find hints on when to be at the falls for the best light and how to get the best views. In addition to the beautiful color photos of...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country by DK Travel $23.00
DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool,...
Moon Philadelphia (Moon Handbooks) by Avalon Travel Publishing $17.95
Journalist and Philadelphia native Karrie Gavin knows the best ways to experience the City of Brotherly Love, from visiting Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center to sampling cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. Gavin includes unique trip ideas, such as the “Two-Day Best of Philadelphia” and “Philly’s Culinary Classics.” Including experienced advice on the...