100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to Do, What to See

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Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of sites and roadside attractions along the way. A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas.
From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta’s Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives—both classic and off the beaten track—across the United States and Canada.
You’ll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there’s something here to satisfy every passenger:
Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska’s Route One through Anchorage to Kenai. Wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico’s Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850. Discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii’s Oahu Circle Island Drive. History lovers can follow Canada’s War of 1812 trail: a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way.
Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive—the ultimate road trip playlist anyone?—here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426220901
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426220906
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.89 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.09 x 0.79 x 9.13 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ 5,000 Ideas
Best Sellers Rank: #9,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Family Travel Guides #6 in Road Travel Reference #12 in General Travel Reference
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Customers find the book provides many great road trip ideas and serves as a fun gift for travelers. The illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer noting the quality of the pictures and pages. However, several customers express disappointment about the lack of maps in the book.