United States: Pennsylvania Books and Travel Guides


$18 and Under: The Guide to Reasonable Dining and Entertainment in Philadelphia
This book gives it to you straight, in language you can trust. It's cross-indexed in a useful way that allows readers to find the cuisine, the atmosphere and the neighborhood that suits them a solid, comprehensive guide to one of the most dynamic culinary cities in America.
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City-Smart Guidebook Pittsburgh
From "Gateway to the West", to the "Iron City", Pittsburgh is a town that worked its way up to "Most Livable City". Pittsburgh has rebuilt itself into a center of high technology and world-class culture, with fine dining, top-class entertainment, and vast parks. Ideal for newcomers and locals alike, "City-Smart" will show readers the hotspots and cool spots of this impressive city. 60 photos and illustrations.
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Discover the Poconos With Kids : A Guide for Families
The first family guide to the Poconos details hundreds of things to do with kids. Covers entertainment, lodging, outdoor activities, sports, festivals and celebrations. Includes websites, coded for wheelchair and stroller access plus birthday party facilities. A must for families who travel as well as those who live there.
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Frommer's Philadelphia & the Amish Country
Philadelphia is one of America's most historic cities. Frommer's covers all the highlights, from the hottest chefs to cheesesteaks in South Philly, from Reading Terminal Market to the city's amazing museum and gallery scene. This year, coverage has been expanded to include the Amish Country, which attracts millions of visitors each year, all eager to discover a slice of pastoral America.
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Guide to Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads
These lines offer countless opportunities to visit the historic sites of the Keystone State, including the Gettysburg battlefield and the Allegheny National Forest. Other sites include the National Toy Train Museum, the world's first Amish settlement, and the world's first oil well.
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Hiking Pennsylvania
With this comprehensive guide, it's easy to get out and enjoy Pennsylvania's first-rate network of trails. Features descriptions of 75 trips, including nature walks, day hikes, and overnight backpack trips through the state's premier parks, forests, mountains, swamps, and private reserves. Hikes are grouped according to 8 geographic regions.
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Lancaster County : The Best Fun, Food, Lodging, Shopping and Sights
Childhood memories of time spent with her Pennsylvania Dutch grandparents give author Allonna Smith a special affinity for the unique offerings of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She has traveled thousands of miles scouring the area--from the quiet back roads to the hustle and bustle of the heart of Amish country--in search of the best food, fun, and lodging to suit travelers of every budget. Lancaster County also includes useful historical information on the settling of the Amish and Mennonites as well as an introduction to their cultures and beliefs, where to find the best Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, recipes from area bed-and-breakfast owners, and detailed maps.
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Pennsylvania Handbook : Including Pittsburgh, the Poconos, Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Dutch Country
Like all Moon guides, the Pennsylvania Handbook offers a comprehensive look at people, places, history, and culture, while giving specific tips on lodging, dining, and things to see and do. This is the only multi-activity guide to the entire state.
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Quick Escapes Philadelphia
Too much work? Too much worry? Need a change of scene? Get out of town! Quick Escapes: Philadelphia contains 24 quick and convenient minivacations to take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Pennsylvania : A Guide to Backcountry Travel & Adventure
With flowing, graceful prose, the author makes a hike or canoe trip through "Penn's Woods" sound like pure Nirvanah. The book is filled with easy-to-follow information and doesn't bog you down with any extraneous stuff. If you plan to travel the Pennsylvania backcountry, this book is a must!
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