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From the Pacific to the Atlantic, through prairies and bayous to snow-capped mountains, uncover the best of the US with Moon USA State by State. Inside you’ll find:  

Broken down by region, each chapter introduces the unique personality of all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto RicoThe top 3 experiences in every state: Whether it’s a bucket-list national park, a famous festival, or an unbeatable beach, find out what makes each state special Unforgettable outdoor adventures: Explore the best national parks from Acadia to Zion. Peep the changing leaves in Vermont or set up camp for a night of stargazing in Texas. Explore underground caves in Kentucky, or hike to waterfalls in Washington and volcanoes in Hawaii. Admire stunning arches and hoodoos in Utah, or watch for wildlife in Alaska Road trip ideas: Hit the road with lists of each state's best scenic drives and must-see roadside stops Local flavors from coast to coast: Sample hatch chilis in New Mexico and dig in to heaping plates of hot chicken in Tennessee. Spend a weekend wine-tasting in Oregon, or try a flight of craft beers in Colorado  History and fun facts: Get to know more about each state with historical background, lesser-known local favorites, and more A foldout poster map with checklists to track your adventures

Moon USA State by State: Inspiration, experiences, and adventures from coast to coast.

Winner of the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition: Best Travel Book or Guide, Gold Award​
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

From the Publisher

Take an Epic Road Trip

Hit the road with regional road trip itineraries, lists of each state's best scenic drives, and must-see roadside stops

Explore the Great Outdoors

Hike unforgettable trails, find that perfect stretch of sand, and see incredible natural wonders from coast to coast

Get Ready for Your Next Adventure

Prepare for your next trip with helpful maps, tips for where to go and why, and can't-miss experiences in every state

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Travel; 1st edition (October 26, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 792 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640495975
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640495975
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
Reviewer: David K.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: If you like traveling this has a lot of great info and suggestions.

Reviewer: nbb
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great information with maps of each state
Review: Information on each state is very helpful. It provides top selections and road trip ideas. This was the best book I purchased for trip planning.

Reviewer: Jon L Albee
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Attractions only
Review: The overwhelming emphasis here is on attractions, not on listings of restaurants, hotels, shopping, etc... In fact, listings are only mentioned if they have a direct relationship to one of the attractions.The attractions themselves are pretty well chosen, but there is a vast amount of material here distilled down into a manageable guide. You have to expect it to be a summary of on-the-beaten-track destinations, and that's exactly what it is. There are errors, for example, Seattle is not Washington's "forward-looking capital city." Minor quibbles aside, it's a pretty good introduction to all things USA, and would serve as an excellent guide for someone visiting from abroad. There's also a palpable assumption that you're going to be traveling by car, as many roadside attraction are mentioned, along with the generally excellent "Best Road Trip" and "Scenic Drive" sections.Probably the thing I like the most about the book is that it's committed to attractions in ALL 50 states, which means that the lovely things in some of the states we might not otherwise think as tourist destinations get featured here. Ever wonder why North Dakota may be worth your time? You'll find out here.As for some other reviewers agitation with things being too "woke" or overly politically correct, I have not found that to be the case. Attractions included in the guide are worthy based on their own interest, and are not artificially promoted by the writers. Something that DOES irritate me about this book, and about Moon travel books more generally, is the constant exaggeration by the writers, i.e. "largest" or "greatest" or "oldest" this and that - a device used by the writers to make things sound more interesting than they really are. Take these superlative statements with a grain of salt.It's a good book. It is a summary, and it does lack listings of any kind, but if you understand this before you buy, you'll be satisfied with this book.

Reviewer: CJ Mc
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Real Winner
Review: Great for road trips, even with a GPS!

Reviewer: Altangerel Otgonbayar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: As described
Review: I liked it so much 🥰. Thank you

Reviewer: Pk
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Product
Review: Illustrated everything in very short. Not very detailed as I was expecting, so little disappointed

Reviewer: Carrie J.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Invaluable tool for discovering interesting things to do
Review: As someone who appreciates the path less travelled, I found this book extremely helpful for discovering sites to visit while trying to get from Point A to Point B. There's something for everyone, which means there are plentiful suggestions. If one item doesn't float your boat, perhaps the next one will.Personally, I found this much more useful than researching only online. After mapping out a route based on the book's recommendations, further online research fine tunes the itinerary.

Reviewer: Grammie03
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: DON'T TRAVEL WITHOUT THIS
Review: Bought this for my cousin who drives an 18-wheeler full time. He uses it constantly and hasvisited many interesting places because of it's recommendations. Tells me it's his travel "buddy" as he drives from coast-to-coast.

Reviewer: Denis Plante
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Fast, clean

Reviewer: Nico Riley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This book covers all states in the USA and gives you really good reviews of certain places to visit in each state, the population, foods of not, maps, and souvenir items from each state too. There are lots of great pictures and certain places that are recommended to visit are also shown on the individual map for each state. We are currently planning our road trip and this books is proving invaluable to us.

Reviewer: M. Hancock
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I bought this as a gift originally, but it was so good, I bought myself a copy. Fantastic for anyone travelling to the USA or interested in the USA in general.It describes all the treasures each state has to offer and is great if you want to plan a holiday or you're not sure which state you want to visit.