Travel the World: Unusual Travel Guides

Who doesn’t love to travel? Whether you vacation frequently or are content with visiting other locales from the comfort of your home, the books on this list are delightful travel companions; and even if you aren't traveling, a good travel book can help motivate you to get out there. From coffee table books to travel guides, here are some unusual books for travel lovers of what we believe to be some the most interesting travel books out there. These are great starting points to help find inspiration to plan a trip, “get away” for a staycation, or pass the time on the train between destinations.

·        Historic New England: A Tour of the Region's Top 100 National Landmarks

·        Native American & Pioneer Sites of Upstate New York: Westward Trails from Albany to Buffalo

·        Abroad at Home: The 600 Best International Travel Experiences in North America

·        Colonial America And The American Revolution: The Best 25 Sites

·        25 Bicycle Tours in the Hudson Valley: Scenic Rides from Saratoga to Northern Westchester Country

·        North American Wine Routes: A Travel Guide to Wines and Vines, from Napa to Nova Scotia

·        Discovering Vintage New York: A Guide to the City's Timeless Shops, Bars, Delis & More

·        U.S. Highway 89: The Scenic Route to Seven Western National Parks

·        A Road Trip Into America's Hidden Heart - Traveling the Back Roads, Backwoods and Back Yards

·        Hanz Holzer's Travel Guide to Haunted Houses: A Practical Guide to Places Haunted by Ghosts, Spirits and Poltergeists

·       Where the Locals Go: More Than 300 Places Around the World to Eat, Play, Shop, Celebrate, and Relax

·        The Complete Civil War Road Trip Guide: 10 Weekend Tours and More than 400 Sites, from Antietam to Zagonyi's Charge

·        Golf Magazine Great Getaways: The Best of the Best Three and Four Day Golf Trips

·        Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others

·        Secret journeys of a lifetime : 500 of the world's best hidden travel gems

·        Arizona Ghost Towns and Mining Camps: A Travel Guide to History

·        The Most Scenic Drives in America, Newly Revised and Updated: 120 Spectacular Road Trips

·        The 100 Best Art Towns in America: A Guide to Galleries, Festivals, Lodging, and Dining

·        Novel Destinations: Literary Landmarks From Jane Austen's Bath to Ernest Hemingway's Key West

·        A Travel Guide to World War II Sites in Italy: Museums, Monuments, and Battlegrounds

·        101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out

·        Adventure Vacations for Animal Lovers

·        Rail-Trails Northeast: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

·        Architecture Walks: The Best Outings Near New York City

·        Hiking the Road to Ruins: Day Trips and Camping Adventures to Iron Mines, Old Military Sites, and Things Abandoned in the New York City Area ... and Beyond

·        Off the Beaten Page: The Best Trips for Lit Lovers, Book Clubs, and Girls on Getaways

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