Lonely Planet USA's Best Trips (Regional Travel Guide)

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99 of the Country s Best Trips!

Whether you re a local looking for a long weekend escape, or a visitor looking to explore, Lonely Planet s Trips series offers the best itineraries and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.

Includes the Mid-Atlantic, New England, the South, Florida, the Great Lakes, the Great Plains, Texas, the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, California and the Pacific Northwest

Easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus driving times and directions

Explore the country with trips ranging from two days to two weeks

Theme icons make finding the perfect trip simple no matter what your interest

Local experts share their favorite trip ideas, including a food-lovers tour of Northern California from Alice Waters and a musician s tour of the Midwest music scene

Tune in on the road with our regional music playlists

Family-friendly and pet-friendly listings throughout

Green index lists the most environmentally friendly options across the country