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Hit the road and discover a land of rolling hills, skyscraper canyons, tropical forests and the most diverse communities in the world. The USA holds a different promise for every visitor, and this complete guide covering the lower 48, Alaska and Hawaii will inspire and connect you with the country you only think you know.

* BE INSPIRED by our new highlights and planning sections, authors' picks and expert local advice on every region
* GET MOVING - more than 130 maps, routes and itineraries get you where you want to go with ease
* WHET YOUR APPETITE - our new Food & Drink chapter, written by an award-winning food writer, will leave your mouth watering
* CATCH SOME SHUT-EYE - our authors recommend the best spots to rest up, from ski shacks in the Rockies to high-class suites in LA
* TAKE IT ALL IN - the country's glorious scenery and national parks are right there, everywhere. Enjoy!

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4 out of 5 stars

A Handy Road Trip Guide August 22, 2005
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Whilst I didn't enjoy this guide as much as some of the other Lonely Planet books I have previously used, this was nonetheless a handy addition to a trip of nearly 3 months covering 9 States.

Whilst I wouldn't recommend it for short trips or 1 state visits for longer trips then I think it is worth the money - even if you just need tips and advice on budget accommodation, motels and restaurants.

Let's face it, trying to cram 50 States worth of information into one publication is not an easy task but in my opinion I feel that this book along with the rest of the Lonely Planet series continue to be the easiest to use and best guide books available.

If you are planning on only visiting a few States or visiting for a short break then my advice would be to either buy an indiviudal guide for the relevant State/City, check the internet for useful information or ask someone else who has been before.

For those of us who cannot lug or afford up to 50 separate books or are on a budget trip of some sort would find this guide useful if not at least for the information regarding local culture and customs.

4 out of 5 stars

Enough for my 7-state road trip January 6, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

The book definitely proved useful in my first experience with LP guides: if it didn't already have the information, it would at least point you in the right direction as to where to get it. Though the information for big cities like NY, San Fran and Chicago are limited, it's extremely easy to pick up free guides in those cities anyways, so it doesn't matter too much.

The recommendations for food were about 2/3 accurate in my opinion, regarding price, value and quality. It's great how downtown maps are included, and more comprehensive for the bigger cities. Contrary the opinion of another reviewer, I was grateful for the inclusion of suggested lodging- for all the times we didn't follow our itinerary and needed to check for vacancies whilst still driving. Because all the lodging suggestions are non-chains, I also stayed at one place the guidebook recommended that turned out to be excellent and because it was privately owned, I would have never found it otherwise. It was very homely and good value.

Though I wouldn't carry the book around while actually wandering around the city (too heavy and thick), it was good for leaving in the hotel and planning the next day's activities. On the whole, the concisely outlines what is worth seeing in each state, but expects you to actively seek out more information for details: don't expect that you can rely solely on this guide, especially not if you're into seeing some non-touristy sites.

2 out of 5 stars

No what I expected August 5, 2005
6 out of 11 found this review helpful

The book is too general and it's not likely that a traveler will visit the who US. For the 4 states that I visited, the information was scarce. I regret of carrying all that weight. Should not include hotel info since it changes a lot and good deals are found better at other sources. Should include maps of most important cities like NYC, NYC metro, etc.

5 out of 5 stars

The best suggestions for the best prices February 25, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

If you are going to travel to/across USA Lonely Planet USA is a suitable and practical guide, in spite of its size. The suggestions about hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports and routes include both traditional touristic places and alternatives points too. The "author's choices" are great and help you a lot to choose the best options for small budgets. It works as a trustful friend telling you about the best things to do in your next travel. More maps showing cities and roads would be very useful in the next editions.

4 out of 5 stars

What a read! October 6, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is huge!! Its worth a read, even if you won't be travelling throughout the country. I read everything relevant to my holiday, then went and read about the places i want to visit!
A lot of information, although because it covers the whole country, it is not overly specific. Getting the relevant guide book for the place you are visiting is recommended.
Still, as I'd like to return to the USA, I know that I can pick this book up at any time, and begin my holiday research!

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