United States City Guides
Chicago; 1st edition
Ryan Ver Berkmoes
Published June 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 549 X
344 pp /32 pp colour /20 pages of maps
A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF
If the City of the Big Shoulders is your destination, you'll want this lively and authoritative guide in hand. Wondering where you can go to hear the blues? Savor a stuffed pizza, a plate of hummus, or a pot or pierogi? Experience the joy and pain of the true Chicago sports fan? With this guide such hidden delights are only an EI ride away. Written by a seasoned reporter and frequent contributor to the Chicago Tribune and the Sun-Times, it will prove indispensable as you steer a course through the city's remarkable mosaic of cultural offerings, ethnic enclaves and architectural innovations.
special full-colour, 30-page section on Chicago's revolutionary architecture
detailed walking tours of parks and neighbourhoods
accommodations listings running the gamut, from hostels to high-rise hotels
copious restaurant listings covering the full range of Chicago's cuisine
20-page full-colour map section
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Honolulu; 2nd edition
Glenda Bendure & Ned Friary
Published November 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 490 6
160pp/full colour throughout/17 maps
A$16.95 - US$11.95 - UKú6.99 - 95,00FF
Whatever their budgets or time frames, visitors will find that many delights of the islands are within their reach from Honolulu.
insider information on the best spots for sailboarding, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and hiking - details on shopping, entertainment and nightlife
accomodation and restaurant suggestions for a range of budgets
suggestions for day trips out of the city
information for business travellers
Also from Lonely Planet: Hawaii
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Los Angeles; 1st edition
John Gottberg
Published April 1996
ISBN: 0 86442 334 9
256pp/full colour throughout/13 maps
A$16.95 - US$11.95 - UKú6.99 - 95,00FF
inside information provided by long-time Southern Californian author John Gottberg
detailed full-colour maps and tips for navigating the elaborate freeway system
advice on getting around by public transport
vital information for business travellers
neighbourhood walking tours and drives and genre tours
important advice on health and safety
places to stay and eat for a range of budgets and interests
details on excursions out of the city
historical and cultural information
best places to shop and to see and be seen
information on a range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast from biking, stairclimbing and jogging to parasailing and hang-gliding
Also from Lonely Planet: California and San Francisco
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Miami; 1st edition
Nick Selby and Corinna Selby
Published October 1996
ISBN: 0 86442 373 X
288pp/colour throughout/80 maps
A$16.95 - US$11.95 - UKú6.99 - 95,00FF
contains detailed advice for travellers of all budgets
suitable for short-term travellers as well as those staying awhile
full-colour photos throughout
full-colour, easy-to-use map setion designed for on-the-spot navigation
comprehensive information for both business and leisure travellers
excursion information for the Everglades and Key West
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New Orleans; 1st edition
Robert Raburn
Published January 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 430 2
304pp/full colour throughout/9 maps
A$16.95 - US$11.95 - UKú6.99 - 95,00FF
comprehensive restaurant recommendations on where to eat the best in local cuisine, no matter what your budget
excursion information, from riverboat tours on the Mississippi to swamp tour in Cajun country
sidebars covering topics from Creaole cooking and Mardi Gras to Huey P. Long and paddlewheel steamers
menu explaining Louisiana cuisine, from toufee and beignets to gumbo and grits
walking tours of the French Quarter and beyond
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New York City; 1st edition
David Ellis
Published September 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 502 3
320pp/full-colour throughout/20 maps
A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF
provides far-reaching coverage of the sights, hotels and restaurants
practical information for the business and leisure travellers
fascinating and entertaining background on history and culture
comprehensive coverage of Manhattan, with its excellent museums, architecture and nightlife, as well as information on the outer boroughs
insight into New York's multi-cultural mosaic, ethnic food and gay and lesbian lifestyles
extensive full-colour maps help make sense of the city's neighbourhoods and its transportation system
colour photos throughout
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San Francisco; 2nd edition
Tom Downs et al
Published February 1999
ISBN: 0 86442 556 2
360 pp /16 pp colour /28 maps
A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF
Travel through the hidden pockets and idiosyncratic history of San Francisco with this guide, written with an affection for the city that enlivens every page. San Francisco's restaurants, shops and cutlural offerings enjoy detailed coverage, as do tempting destinations outside the city. Laced with anecdotes of hippies and shanghaiers, Beats and immigrants, this guidebook embraces every element of the crazy quilt that is San Francisco and lays them all at the visitor's feet.
28 full-colour maps
five walking tours through San Francisco neighborhoods
restaurant listings covering the city's full culinary spectrum - from Vietnamese pho to California cuisine to the best burrito
accommodation listings to satisfy all budgets
excursions to Berkeley, Oakland, Marin and the Wine Country
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Seattle; 1st edition
Bill McRae
Published September 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 537 6
240 pp /16 pp colour /16 maps
A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF
Partake in the best Seattle has to offer - from coffee to microbrew, grunge rock to Celtic rock, body art to public art. Ready to explore bustling Pike Place Market? Ease into the blues in Pioneer Square? Catch a ferry to a nearby island? This detailed guide takes you to all of Seattle's quirky neighbourhoods and colourful corners.
practical coverage of outdoor activities, including bicycling on abandoned railroad corridors and kayaking on Puget Sound
detailed survey of the city's dynamic nightlife - from theatre to cutting-edge live music clubs
restaurant and accommodation listings for every taste and budget
excursions to the San Juan Islands, Mt Rainier and Victoria, BC
20-page full-colour map section
Also available from Lonely Planet: Pacific Northwest; USA phrasebook
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