Travel / North America / United States / Northeast

Hallowed Ground: A Walk at Gettysburg

by James M. Mcpherson

“[I]n a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our power to add or detract.”...

Frommer's Philadelphia and the Amish Country

by Lauren McCutcheon & Carrie Havranek

• Frommer's Philadelphia, 16th edition is written by local experts who share their insider tips on the best of Philadelphia and beyond.
• You'll get Philly's best museums, recreational activities for families, where...

Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast

by Elinor DeWire & Paul Eric Johnson

Interest in the history and preservation of lighthouses has never been stronger. Lighthouses of the Mid-Atlantic Coast details the history of lighthouses and much more, and shows why these structures continue...

Ghosthunting New York City

by L'Aura Hladik & John Kachuba

On this leg of the journey, readers will explore the scariest spots in the Big Apple. Author L'Aura Hladik visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public so visitors can test...

Walking to Vermont: From Times Square into the Green Mountains -- a Homeward Adventure

by Christopher S. Wren

A distinguished former foreign correspondent embraces retirement by setting out alone on foot for nearly four hundred miles, and explores a side of America nearly as exotic as the locales from which he once...

Walking Broad: Looking for the Heart of Brotherly Love

by Bruce Buschel

Wedged between the hustle of New York and the grandeur of Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is America's smallest big city, America's biggest small city, and America's most American city. It is also a city in flux....

The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area

by Chowhound

New York is home to some of the finest restaurants and the widest culinary variety in the world. With such a wonderful array of food available, why should New York eaters limit their choices to the at-best-stodgy-at-worst-pretentious...

162-0: Imagine a Mets Perfect Season: A Game-by-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Mets History

by Howie Karpin & David Wright

Imagining a year in which the New York Mets never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season,...

Adventure Kayaking: Cape Cod and Marthas

by David Weintraub

Discover what the Pilgrims missed when they moved to Plymouth after landing on Cape Cod. Explore the numerous bays, ponds, harbors, marshes, and tidal creeks of this New England treasure. In the expanded second...

Sandy: A Story of Complete Devastation, Courage, and Recovery

by New York Post

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in the Mid-Atlantic region. The devastation she would bring to the New York and New Jersey was widespread and unimaginable. Though warnings had been issued...

What It Means to Be a Nittany Lion: Joe Paterno and Penn State's Greatest Players

by Scott Brown, Lou Prato & Joe Paterno

What It Means to be a Nittany Lion: Joe Paterno and Penn State's Greatest Players explores what seems to be a simple question: What does it mean to be a Nittany Lion? One person or one phrase cannot answer that...

162-0: Imagine a Phillies Perfect Season: A Game-By-Game Anaylsis of the Greatest Wins in Phillies History

by Paul Kurtz

Imagining a year in which the Phillies never lose a single game, this idealistic resource identifies the most memorable victory in the team's history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from...

Maine 101: Everything You Wanted to Know about Maine and Were Going to Ask Anyway

by Nancy Griffin

Including topics ranging from the Missouri Compromise and statehood to the Algonquin language and the origins of L. L. Bean, this comprehensive guide showcases the fascinating state of Maine. Inventions created...

Time Out New York

by Editors of Time Out

Alongside profiles of the Guggenheim, the Statue of Liberty and all the other major attractions, Time Out New York gives you the inside track on local culture, with illuminating features and hundreds of independent...

Ghosthunting New Jersey

by L'Aura Hladik

On this leg of the journey you’ll explore the scariest spots in the Garden State. Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public—so you can test your own ghosthunting...

Walking the Cape and Islands: A Comprehensive Guide to the Walking and Hiking Trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

by David Weintraub

The Cape and Islands—Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket—provide some of the best walking and hiking in coastal New England. There is a great variety of terrain and scenery, from the crashing Atlantic...

Easy Hikes Close to Home: New York City: Including Nearby New York and Nearby New Jersey

by Christopher Brooks & Catherine Brooks

New trails have been established and old trails rediscovered, making the hikes in the New York City area better than ever. Based on the authors' own research, this handy guide introduces nearly two dozen of...

Maine Birding Trail: The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites

by Bob Duchesne

This is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike most guides,...

"Then Bowa Said to Schmidt. . .": The Greatest Phillies Stories Ever Told

by Robert Gordon

The ultimate reference book for any “Phillie phanatic,” this book provides a behind-the-scenes peek into the private world of the players, managers, broadcasters, and executives, taking readers into the clubhouse...

Not For Tourists Guide to New York City 2013 (Basic Edition)

by Not For Tourists

This Basic ebook edition of NFT's famous neighborhood-by-neighborhood dream guide includes all the up-to-date listings found in the print editions beloved by street-savvy New Yorkers, commuters, business travelers,...