Top 50 Worst, Most Boring Sight-Seeing Trips in America Part 1

Weekend Getaways in Alabama

by: Joan Broerman, Joan Boerman

Reviewed By Darlene Thomas "Serious Bo Fan" (Trafford, AL United States)
I found this book to be exceptional. In addition to providing enticing ideas for weekend getaways in my state, it is historically interesting. It covers the entire state and includes ideas for everyone ... campers, romantics, history lovers, shoppers, etc.

Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Alabama Crimson Tide Tailgate Party Pack

From Hot Sauce Harry's
Spice up your tailgate party while cheering for your team
Includes 3 delicious condiments
Features hot sauce, picante salsa and barbecue sauce

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Frommer's Alaska 2007 (Frommer's Complete)

by: Charles P. Wohlforth

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Alaska features gorgeous color photos of the spectacular scenery and amazing wildlife that await you in America's last frontier. This extraordinary and detailed guide is personally researched by a lifelong resident, who offers insights into how to discover the real Alaska. You'll find complete details on whale watching, sea kayaking, hiking, salmon fishing, funky small towns, Gold Rush saloons, glaciers, scenic drives, and more. You'll even get an up-to-date cruise planner, a free color fold-out map, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

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The Milepost 2007 (Milepost)

The "Milepost" is a uniquely invaluable resource for travel by road in Alaska and Northwest Canada (Yukon, northern British Columbia, northern Alberta). This guide will be highly useful for the average tourist, RVer, and north country camper.

Alaska and Northwest Canada include a huge area with vast terrain variation and far less travel infrastructure than most travelers are used to in Southern Canada or the lower 48 states. Travelers should not, for example, expect gas stations, restaurants, and franchise hotels at every highway exit, nor should they expect that facilities or even some roads are open year-round, due in part to dangerous weather conditions. Finally, travelers should be alert to both the prospect of viewing wildlife along the roads and the hazards of a traffic jam behind, say, a small herd of bison at Muncho Lake in Canada.

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Kasilof Fish Company Wild Alaskan Smoked Sockeye Salmon, 16-Ounce Fillet in Cedar Gift Box

This delicious, alder smoked salmon fillet comes fully cooked and ready to serve for parties of one or more! It's all natural and does not any refrigeration until after it's opened. Serve on your favorite crackers or in one of the delicious recipes enclosed. Tasty and Tasteful! This gift box contains one 16 oz fillet of all natural, traditionally Smoked Sockeye Salmon packaged in clear grain western softwood and silk-screened with beautiful multi-colored artwork.

Amazon Price: $41.46 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Insider's Arizona Guidebook (Travel Arizona Collection: Arizona Highways)

by: David N. Mitchell

Reviewed By Dustin M. Dudley
If you are going to travel to Arizona, you need this book. It is an Arizona masterpiece. Arizona is loaded with so many unique places to see, that it is hard to see them all. This book help you to see all that you can see in any one particular area of Arizona. The photos in this book are just phenomenal. Arizona has it all, and this book does a superb job of showing it to you

Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 07/13/2009)

Sterling Silver Arizona State Map Pendant ©, 1" (25 mm) Tall.

Sterling Silver Arizona State Map Pendant ©, 1" Tall and it comes with an 18" Box Chain. This item is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction of this item is extremely prohibited and punishable under The Copyright Law.

Amazon Price: $18.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

Arkansas: A Guide to Backcountry Travel & Adventure (Guides to Backcountry Travel & Adventure,)

by: Bryan Hendricks

Reviewed By Karol McNutt (St. Louis, MO)
GREAT BOOK! Very comprehensive, easy to follow, and gives you all the information you would need to select a location for the type of recreation you are seeking. I've read other publications by Bryan Hendricks and he has a wonderful talent for making you see and feel the scene he is describing. Very talented writer. I highly recommend the book!

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California (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by: Annelise Sorensen

This review is from: Eyewitness Travel Guide to California (Paperback)
I picked up this book to see what California has to offer. Sometimes living in a place, you forget what different museums, restaurants and different things to do yet. So, this book was an excellent choice for me!
It also includes lots of information on San Francisco, where I have not been yet, but really want to visit. It also has a section on Las Vegas which is pretty good too. So, if you are looking to see and do everything California has to offer, this guide is for you.

Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 07/13/2009)

Southern California Trojans Cal USC Rolling Duffel Bag

Southern California Troja team merchandise. ThisUniversity of Southern California Trojans rolling duffel bag is made for travel. Embroidered team logo on front. Features inline wheels and a telescopic handle. Measures 28 inches x 14 inches x 13 inches. Also has end pockets, side pocket, 2 inside pockets, regular handles, shoulder strap, and carrying handles on both ends.

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Frommer's Colorado (Frommer's Complete)

by: Don Laine, Barbara Laine, Eric Peterson

Meticulously researched by an experienced husband-and-wife team, Frommer's Colorado offers complete coverage of the whole state. You'll discover the best places to buy Western wear and authentic Western art; the top restaurants, from downhome steakhouses to trendy brewpubs; and the best skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing. All the top sights are here: Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Mint, and a host of gorgeous trails and canyons. You'll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper's guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps.

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Colorado Avalanche 5/8" "A" Pendant - 10KT Gold Jewelry

Logo Art manufactures the broadest and most elegant collection of collegiate and sports licensed jewelry products ever.

Amazon Price: $156.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Connecticut Guide (State Guide Travel Series)

by: Amy Ziffer

Meticulously researched by an experienced husband-and-wife team, Frommer's Colorado offers complete coverage of the whole state. You'll discover the best places to buy Western wear and authentic Western art; the top restaurants, from downhome steakhouses to trendy brewpubs; and the best skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing. All the top sights are here: Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Mint, and a host of gorgeous trails and canyons. You'll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper's guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps.

Amazon Price: $14.78 (as of 07/13/2009)

Frommer's Maryland & Delaware (Frommer's Complete)

by: Mary K. Tilghman

From Civil War battlefields to Baltimore's National Aquarium, these two states offer a wealth of sightseeing and activities. Frommer's is on top of it all, with complete coverage of the best beaches, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the world-renowned Longwood Gardens, the Winterthur Museum, scenic Chesapeake Bay, beautiful, mountainous Western Maryland, the best crab houses and brewpubs, outdoor adventures, antiquing, and much more. It's all at your fingertips, in true Frommer's style, with dozens of accurate maps, the best hotels and restaurant s in all price ranges, detailed practical tips, and more. Frommer's Maryland & Delaware offers a wealth of sightseeing, sports, strolls, and special moments--from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.

Amazon Price: $12.74 (as of 07/13/2009)

Delaware Grape Jelly

This jelly is made from the grape variety called Delaware that is normally used for making wine. Just as the vineyards press their grapes for wine making, we take the same juice and turn it into a deliciously unique jelly. A naturally orangey-pink color jelly whose flavor is distinct to the Delaware grape and is remniscent of strawberries and peaches.

Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guide)

by: Eleanor Berman

Florida can be divided into seven distinct regions, each corresponding to specific geographic and cultural criteria. Marshy Everglades, and tropical Keys occupy the south, while the vacation capital of Miami rises along the east coast. From the extravagant Gilded Age of manses and fantastic beaches of the Gold and Treasure Coasts to the amusement parks of Orlando, and St. Augustine's Spanish-Colonial era architecture in the Northeast, Florida is a region of stark contrasts. For more valuable travel information about art, shopping, entertainment, nightlife, hotels and sports look to Eyewitness Travel to Florida.

Amazon Price: $18.25 (as of 07/13/2009)

FLORIDA U GATOR HEAD DIAMOND GLASS

Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Crystal Diamond Collectible featuring the logo of your favorite college, or a picture of your favorite stadium. All Products are officially licensed. Dimensions: 4" x 4" x 2.5"

Amazon Price: $34.58 (as of 07/13/2009)

Georgia Off the Beaten Path, 7th (Off the Beaten Path Series)

by: William Schemmel

Explore the Georgia most tourists never see, including the Day Butterfly Center in Pine Mountain, Col. Oscar Poole's Pig Hill of Fame in Ellijay, and a toenail that might very well have belonged to Elvis at the Loudermilk Boardinghouse Museum in Cornelia.

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Georgia Bulldogs Silver Auto Emblem

These officially licensed auto emblems are the classy way to show off your favorite team! Makes a great gift for your favorite sports fan. They look great on all vehicles or any hard surface (RV's, computers, refrigerators, etc). Includes easy to apply instructions. They have a metallic finish and a super strong adhesive. They are also easily removable. Approximately 3''x3'' in size.

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The Complete Big Island of Hawaii Guidebook (Indian Chief Travel Guide)

by: B. Sangwan; David Russ

The "big" island that the island chain is named for, Hawaii. It is more than twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands put together, and has the two tallest mountains (volcanoes) of any. And this is the guidebook to explore it with: it covers the length and breadth of the island, from the sun-drenched Kona and Kohala coasts on the west side of the island to Hilo and the breathtaking Hamakua Coast on the other side, from the Kawaihae Coast and the Pololu Valley at the northern tip to the lava flows in the stark landscape of Kau farther south.

Amazon Price: $10.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Alaea Ancient Hawaii Hawaiian Red Sea Salt, 12 oz. bag

Hawaii is known for its famous Alaea pink sea salt. The salt is subtle, and refined. Foodies think this is the best salt on earth! The pink color in Alalea Sea Salt comes from the iron oxide (FeO2 for you chemists) in the baked Hawaiian clay that is so prevalent on the Hawaiian islands. Made in Hawaii.

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Idaho for the Curious: A Guide

by: Cort Conley

My sister says it's their favorite book to give to new Idahoans.. that's a good 'nuff recommendation for me!

Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Idaho Discovered

by: Kirk Anderson

Within its borders, Idaho is a land of extremes. From desert moonscape to towering peaks that spawn a thousand rivers; from urban sprawl to places scarcely trod by humankind. It's a young land, where antiques are only fifty years old. Its mountains are so young they periodically remind us of their growing pains. Much of Idaho is best described as, "You can't get there from here." We are as back woods as it gets where we touch the Canadian border, and in our capitol city, as urbane as we wish to be. It is, by and large, still pure, still innocent, still wild - full of wonder and the unexpected.

Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

Idaho Potato Charm, Sterling Silver

The 3D charm is Hand-Polished with a High Polish finish. Every Rembrandt charm comes with a heavy-duty jump ring that can be twisted open and easily attached by you. All Rembrandt Charms are guaranteed for life.

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Indiana at Random: On Roads Less Traveled

by: Wendell Trogdon

A book for those tired of the humdrum of Interstate travel. "Indiana at Random" offers alternatives to the boredom of today's super highways. It details seldom traveled roads where traffic is light and each mile brings new views of the state not visible from the fast lanes of major roads. It is a guide to some of Indiana's best kept secrets.

Amazon Price: $16.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Indiana Charm - Sterling Silver

A charm is a sentimental journey you can hold in your hand to relive precious memories recall special occasions for a lifetime. It is the classic collectible. No other gift captures a moment as clearly as a fashionable and affordable charm. Celebrate life with this miniature work of art. Charm available in Sterling Silver Gold Plate 10K Yellow Gold and 14K Yellow Gold.

Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Take the Next Exit: New Views of the Iowa Landscape

Reviewed By Robert F. Sayre (Iowa City, Iowa United States)
This book serves up something for every traveler of back roads and unbeaten paths. It's a collection of essays written by people who have opened their eyes wide to the often overlooked vernacular images of the Iowa countryside and small-town Main Streets.

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Iowa Hawkeyes 1/4" "Tiger Hawk" Post Earrings - Sterling Silver Jewelry

You often see shirts, caps and jackets that feature logos from your favorite affiliation, phrase, hobby and sport. Now you can add high quality jewelry products to the list!

Amazon Price: $51.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Faded Dreams: More Ghost Towns of Kansas

by: Daniel C. Fitzgerald

Essentially, this was the first book of all new material in about ten years. The book is a fun read, although it is uncertain whether Fitzgerald wanted this to be a travellers guide in the true sense of the word, or a true history. It is very successful as a true history, keeping the audience's attention throughout. As a travellers guide, the explorer will need more directions than this book.

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Kentucky Off the Beaten Path, 6th: A Guide to Unique Places

by: Zoe Ayn Strecker

Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate. Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food? Get into the heart of things with Globe Pequot's Off the Beaten Path series. Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover the hidden places in Kentucky that most tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that liven up a week's vacation, a day trip, or an afternoon.

"Burnside, just south of Somerset, is not the only town on Lake Cumberland--it is the only town under the lake. In the late 1940s the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moved the entire town to higher ground because the lake area was being impounded. The durable remains of old Burnside become visible during the winter when the lake's level lowers. It's eerie seeing foundations, porch steps, and sidewalks emerge from the mud and debris."

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Brachs Kentucky Mints 12 count

Founded in 1904 in Chicago, IL as E J Brach & Sons, this hundred year old confectioner is now owned by Barry Callebaut. Brach's continues to be the leading manufacturer of fresh, loose candy in the US. Enjoy this fresh treat today!

Amazon Price: $31.08 (as of 07/13/2009)

Louisiana off the Beaten Path, 6th: A Guide to Unique Places

by: Gay N. Martin

An easy-to-use guide to Louisiana's less-known, out-of-the-way places, fully updated and revised. Stop by Floy's Record Shop in Ville Platte for a full selection of authentic Cajun, zydeco, blues, and jazz music; take a scenic drive along Louisiana Highway 182 to see historic landmarks and local treasures; and be sure to dine at the Jungle Club, famous for its boiled crawfish trays.

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Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends ~ Seafood Magic, 24-Ounce Canister

Use Seafood Magic to give great flavor to bronzed, fried, baked, broiled, sautéed or boiled shrimp, crab, crawfish, oysters, lobster and fish of all kinds.

Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Maryland: A New Guide to the Old Line State

by: Earl Arnett, Robert J. Brugger, Edward C. Papenfuse

Originally published in 1940 as part of the Work Projects Administrations American Guide Series Writers Project, updated in a 1976 revision, and now fully rewritten and restructured, this is an essential purchase for libraries wishing to keep this important series current and available to their patrons, especially greater Maryland institutions. The logical organization of the data reflects Marylands geographical subdivisions, and the volume outlines in copious detail.

Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Maryland Crab Cakes

Handmade authentic Maryland Crabcakes consisting of first quality blue crab meat. More than 70% of each crab cake is made with real chunks of crab.we don't believe in "fillers" or the fake stuff.

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Frommer's Portable Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

by: Laura M. Reckford

The first edition of Frommer's Portable Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard has something for everyone whether you're looking for romance or family fun. You'll find details on the best accommodations, beaches, bike rides, shops, and art galleries.

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Michigan State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide

by: Jim Dufresne, Christine Clifton-Thornton

Reviewer: A reader
I live 2 miles from one of the State parks reviewed - Bald Mountain. I have to say I learned more from this guidebook than I knew from living here and asking the locals. It contains maps and layouts of the parks, and gives lots of good information. If you live in MI or are planning to visit, it's worth it.

Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

University of Michigan Wolverines Chair

Comfortable and durable, the chair includes a built-in cup holder for your favorite beverage while showing your loyal support.

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Only in Minnesota

by: Roxanne Kjarum, Berit Thorkelson

Only in Minnesota is a pictorial tribute to all that makes the state unique. Combining the natural, historical, and cultural facets of life in Minnesota, it showcases the people and what they do for fun (the Uptown Art Fair, ice fishing), where they live (from the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester to smaller towns and rural regions in between), their favorite places (Mille Lacs, Split Rock Lighthouse), and more.

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 07/13/2009)

Minnesota Vikings Gray Trenches Training Camp T-Shirt - X-Large

For your team you'd run the wind sprints, pump the iron, and hit the blocking sled, so why not wear the Minnesota Vikings Gray Trenches Training Camp T-Shirt from Reebok! Features screen printed team name in official font and actual location of team's training camp on chest. Our standard return policy applies for this item.

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Insight Guide United States: On the Road (Insight Guides)

by: Martha Ellen Zenfell

Reviewer: A reader
This is so much more than a travel guide. The photographs are fantastic - completely inspiring and exciting. I bought this guide with one small trip to the Pacific Northwest in mind, and immediately expanded my itinerary. There is so much to see and appreciate in this country, and USA: On The Road seems to show every fascinating little corner, both off and on the beaten track. It's very well written - informative, fun, and completely unique. I can honestly say I have never found another travel guide that comes even close to this one - what a find.

Amazon Price: $18.68 (as of 07/13/2009)

Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion

by: Bill Earngey

Reviewed By Jerry B. Garrett "BookLover" (St. Louis, Missouri)

It took me a couple of years to read the book because I spread out the reading to enjoy my armchair travels. My compliments on the work. I can't imagine how all the information was gathered and checked. The author had to travel to each town. I looked up a couple of facts I consider to be little-known facts. They were included in the book, and were correct. I enjoyed reading about places near my weekend cabin. I checked out several of the features. The one I found most amazing was the grave of Comfort Ruggles -- a member of the Boston Tea Party buried in a Missouri country cemetery.
The book is great for the native Missourian and for those travelers who dream of discovering the Show Me State.

Amazon Price: $22.76 (as of 07/13/2009)