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Books: by Subject: Travel Guides
Around Chautauqua Lake
In the 50 years from 1875 to 1925, Chautauqua Lake had grown from
an isolated wilderness to a fashionable resort, and playground
for the rich and pampered. Paul Leone and Mary Poshka
with assistance from Victor Norton Jr. have assembled evocative
photographs from that era, and provided the historical detail to
bring this glorious era to life. $17.95
Backroad Bicycling in
the Finger Lakes Region
Cyclists can find everything they need to enjoy New York State's
Finger Lakes Region, including clear, mile-by-mile directions;
detailed maps (with cues): and notes on the history and culture.
Travelers can look forward to waterfalls and gorges, wineries and
museums, cities and farms, all connected by an extensive network
of well-maintained roads. $15.95
Bruce Trail
A unique adventure along the Niagara Escarpment. Follow the ups
and downs of a five-week, 465-mile hike from Niagara Falls up to
the tip of the Bruce Peninsula on Georgian Bay. $16.95
Buffalo Treasures
Planning to spend an afternoon in The City of Good Neighbors?
This informative book guides you on a walking tour of 25 major
Buffalo buildings, plus a new driving tour of Frank Lloyd Wright
homes. Authored and photographed by historian Jan Sheridan, Buffalo Treasures is your guide to landmark
buildings and details about their history and architecture. $6.95
Cobblestone Quest
Learn why, during a mere 35-year span in the middle of the 19th
century, approximately 700 cobblestone structures were erected
within a 65-mile radius of Rochester, New York, and no where
else. Rich & Sue
Freeman have organized the book into 17
self-guided tours of these beautiful cobblestone structures for
car, motorcycle -- or bicycle. $19.95
An Explorer's Guide:
Western New York
This 655-page book is perhaps the most comprehensive guide ever
published to the region's vast cultural, historic and natural
attractions. Author Christine A. Smyczynski
includes evaluations of inns, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and
eating establishments. $21.95 (second edition)
Exploring Niagara: The
Complete Guide to Niagara Falls and Vicinity
Illustrated with 77 spectacular color photographs, this
comprehensive guide treats readers to an up-close and personal
view of more than 50 fascinating sites on both sides of the
border. Authors Hans
and Allyson Tammemagi suggest tours
within a half hour's drive from Niagara Falls. $14.25
Haunted Places of
Western New York
A haunted history tour of the region's mansions, inns, churches,
battlefields, and more. Make a vision quest of your own to
ancient holy places, with your guide, Mason Winfield, the founder of the Buffalo and East Aurora ghost
walks. $12.95
Lockport: Historic
Jewel of the Erie Canal
A first-of-a-kind look at a community that played a vital role in
U.S. history. Here, the Erie Canal climbed the Niagara Falls
escarpment and opened up the Great Lakes to East Coast commerce.
More than 250 vintage photos, nostalgic ads and other images help
to tell the tale of a city that was at the forefront of
technological innovation. $19.99
National Landmarks of
Western New York
Author Jan Booth
Sheridan takes you on a guided tour of
Western and Central New York's rich history. Dozens of
photographs showcase a selection of the region's most storied
locations. $9.95
Peak Experiences
Find and climb the highest points of all of New York's counties.
Follow Gary
Fallesen through his often amusing
observations on the way to 62 summits. $16.95
Take A Hike
A great way to enjoy the outdoors in Western New York. Rich &
Sue Freeman have catalogued the best places to take your family
for walk in the natural world. The guidebooks are packed with
maps and details. Available for both the Rochester area, and the
Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley region. $16.95 / $19.95
Finger Lakes version
Take Your Bike
A guidebook for the best places to take your bike in the
Rochester area. The guidebook is packed with maps and details for
42 bicycling trails, the very best places to ride in Niagara,
Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Cayuga, Ontario and Seneca
Counties. 45 maps, 38 pictures. $18.95 Also
available in a $16.95 Finger Lakes edition.
Toronto and Niagara Falls
Two world-renowned destinations are showcased in one book, packed
with more than 240 full-color photographs, a detailed street map,
informative text and user-friendly index. $15.99
200 Waterfalls in Central
and Western New York
A guidebook to a wide range of waterfalls in the
region, from the famed Niagara to hidden treasures. Know before
you go when is the best season for viewing, and whether the falls
can be spotted right from your car, or a hike is called for. $18.95
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