100 Things to Do in Bentonville/Rogers Before You Die


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Bentonville and Rogers, Arkansas, are seamlessly joined thriving communities with vibrant downtowns, an entrepreneurial spirit, a network of trails, and friendly people. Surrounding natural areas encourage a variety of outdoor recreation on trails, lakes, golf courses, a state park, and more. Bentonville Is known best as the location of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Mountain Bike Capital of the World, and the home offices of Walmart. It is also known for award-winning restaurants, innovative architecture, concerts, and festivals. Rogers is the largest city near Beaver Lake, with the convention center, Walmart AMP (Arkansas Music Pavilion), and shopping. This is one of the fastest growing areas of the nation as Walmart is opening a new headquarters campus, Crystal Bridges is expanding display space, and the housing market is booming. Grammy and CMA Award winning artists perform at two outdoor concert venues. People coming to Bentonville and Rogers—for a few days or moving in—want to know what this area has to offer. Those of us who have been here a while enjoy discovering new destinations. 100 Things to Do in Bentonville/Rogers is a gateway to discovery, an armchair travel guide, a bucket list. Visit the many impressive, free museums. Try a new coffee shop with a unique feature, like The Meteor Cafe, where a bike store blends with coffee, food and wine, and Third Space Coffee at Best Friends, where you can pet cats and dogs, or bike or walk through Color Park to Airship Coffee’s open air cafe, because driving there is not an option. Beaver Lake views along Hwy. 12 can begin a day experiencing Hobbs Mountain State Park, lunch at historic War Eagle Mill, and the refreshingly cool War Eagle Cavern. Join Connie Cottingham as she introduces you to an area where the past is honored, and the future is wholeheartedly and energetically embraced.




100 Things to Do in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Before You Die


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While Fayetteville may be best known as the home of the University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Razorbacks, the city complements those offerings with broad cultural experiences and outdoor pursuits. Tucked within its rolling, wooded landscape are incredible unexpected experiences, both rural and urban. 100 Things to Do in Fayetteville Before You Die offers visitors and locals alike ideas and itineraries for food, shopping, recreation, history, music, and entertainment. Discover Fayetteville’s quirky offerings like Greedy Goats, which brings goats to visit you, or spend the afternoon horseback riding at Flying Q Farms. Buy some vinyl at Block Street Records, then go hear great music at George’s Majestic Lounge, which has been in business for nearly a century. Get lost in the maze-like shelves in Dickson Street Bookshop or learn about flying history at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum. Take in a seasonal festival or get your passport stamped when visiting all the breweries on the Fayetteville Ale Trail and turn it in for a prize. Longtime travel writer Jill Rohrbach has lived in Fayetteville for more than 30 years and knows all about the city’s iconic and lesser-known spots. In 100 Things to Do in Fayetteville Before You Die, learn about the memorable places that make the city so special.




100 Things to Do in America Before You Die


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100 Things to Do in America Before You Die is a fun guide to understanding the complex fabric of the United States and the people that call it home. This book isn't simply a listing of places to visit but a catalogue of uniquely American experiences. From sipping on southern sweet tea to standing where the Wright Brothers tested their first "flying machine", each experience makes up an important piece of our American story. You'll find an enlightening mix of history, entertainment, art, food, sports, and even places to cross off your "selfie" bucket list. As an added bonus, you'll also find amusing trivia questions on every page. Most important of all, 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die was written to inspire road trips across the country. Mountains, museums, fried chicken, small towns, and yes, even the world's tallest mailbox—they all await you. Buckle up. It's going to be a fun ride.




100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die


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Known as home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor repeatedly earns a spot as one of the top ten places to live in the US. And its distinctive dining, colorful neighborhoods, and year-round festivals make it a top destination for visitors, too. Thumb through the pages of 100 Things to Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die to make the most of the countless activities, sites, and unique corners of “A-squared.” You’ll find insider tips, curated itineraries, and hidden gems to delight natives and visitors alike. Hit the Kerrytown area to tempt your palate at the farmers market or world-famous Zingerman’s Delicatessen—a destination all its own. Come back every season to sample the festivals: movies in spring, music and art in summer, and don’t forget football in the fall! The Big House is home to the Michigan Wolverines and the nation’s largest stadium. From unexpected cuisine like a Himalayan café to underground cocktail clubs and some of the most eclectic shopping experiences, you’ll find it all through the walkable downtown and beyond. And with local author Patricia Majher at the wheel, you’re bound to find some exciting twists and turns along the way. Come find your own special reasons to love A2 and all the things to do there.




100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die


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From sunrise in the shadow of the Beavertail lighthouse to sunset on the deck of the Coast Guard House, 100 Things to Do in Rhode Island Before You Die will fill your days with experiences of a lifetime in the Ocean State. Fuel up for adventure with “only in Rhode Island” treats like Del’s lemonade, coffee “cabinets,” and New York System Wieners, then set course for a 12-meter yacht sail on Narragansett Bay, a day trip to Block Island to collect glass orbs and scale the Mohegan Bluffs, and a walk on the wild side of historic Newport’s Cliff Walk. You’ll meet polo ponies, harbor seals, and some leafy green animals by day, and fill your nights with the sounds of live music at the Ocean Mist beach bar and the Rhythm and Roots festival and take in the sights (and smells) of Providence’s Waterfire. Author Robert Curley has always lived within hailing distance of the sea, moving from his native Long Island to Rhode Island more than two decades ago and quickly falling in love with the quirky character and rich history of his adopted home. His carefully curated attractions and itineraries are your personal “Rhode Trip” for creating big memories in the littlest state.




100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die


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There’s no place quite like Delaware. Where else can you drive the length of the state in three hours, bump into a US Senator at the grocery store, and see the preserved hull of a 1798 shipwreck—all in the same day? It may be one of the smallest states in the Union, but Delaware has countless hidden gems to offer visitors and residents alike. 100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die is your handbook to discovering these diamonds in the Diamond State, from the warm ocean beaches to bucolic farm country, complete with family-friendly listings and must-do itineraries. Try the best beach popcorn and the unique creation known as scrapple. Get ready for outdoor adventure like paddling into primeval forests or watching birds from all over the Atlantic flyway. Tour a Civil War island prison, watch a movie in a classic single-screen theatre, and find the best antique shopping around. Delaware experts Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will escort you around the First State’s best-kept secrets. From horseshoe crabs to Colonial architecture, their detailed inside scoops will fascinate visitors and locals alike.




Secret Sonoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure


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How can the “father of the California wine industry” still be walking around after more than 160 years? Why do thousands of beer lovers flock to Sonoma County from across the US once a year? Where can we play “top gun” in a real fighter jet? And why are Snoopy, Woodstock, and all the Charlie Brown gang standing around all over the place? Countless curiosities, icons and hidden treasures fill the pages of Secret Sonoma: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. From hidden beaches on a world-famous coastline to wineries unknown even by oenophiles, from the tallest trees on the planet and NASCAR stars to rollicking tales of 18th and 19th century California, this is your ticket to adventure and surprises in the California Wine Country. A veteran author and Sonoma County native, Karen Misuraca reveals her deepest, darkest secrets of where she sees ghosts of centuries past, buys fetishes to vanquish her enemies, and bellies up to the bar in Gold Rush-era roadhouses. Where does she fly through the treetops, stargaze through powerful telescopes, and loll in geothermal hot springs? Even if you and your friends have been here before, and especially if you live here, Secret Sonoma is your new book of wonders.




Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide


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The Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide captures the area's best outdoor activities - from fishing and water sports to hiking, camping, and biking - while also showcasing its fabulous art, historical, and cultural scene. It covers its bustling business community as well as its vibrant culinary, microbrew, and entertainment districts. This easy-to-use Arkansas travel guide helps you make the most of your stay in this emerging world-class destination for outdoor, entrepreneurial, and art enthusiasts. Inside Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide Covering ALL of NWA: THE BIGGEST TOURIST DRAW - CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART - A stunning architectural accomplishment, and a world-class, 1.2 billion dollar museum, located in Bentonville that attracts visitors locally, regionally, and from around the globe. COVERS CAN'T MISS ATTRACTIONS from Eureka Springs to Fayetteville. From The Great Passion Play and Christ of the Ozarks in Eureka, to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, to the Daisy Airgun Muesum in Rogers, to the Northwest The Arkansas Naturals in Springdale, to the Walton Art Center and the world-renowned Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATIONS Name the amenities you need and the guide will help find suitable lodging for you and your family, or if you are in the area on business, hotels like the John Q. Hammons in Rogers can arrange for meetings and conventions. Perhaps you're planning an Arkansas wedding, Eureka Springs is The Wedding Capital of the South. Here for pleasure? Stay at the exquisite 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. Thinking of a cozy Romantic getaway, try the Pratt Place Inn in Fayetteville. Is adventure calling to you, stay at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in a tree house overlooking a big cat habitat. AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS to satisfy every taste. With the metropolitan population reaching 500 thousand, award-winning chefs migrated to the area and opened restaurants to rival the best in the world. The area offers fine dining at its best. HELPFUL FEATURES on museums, trails, nightlife and live music. It's hard to know what to do in a new place isn't it, but these features help you plan your stay to get the most out of your trip. From Arkansas History, to fantastic museums like Crystal Bridges, to the new Bentonville Film Festival (BFF), to helpful information on NWA's extensive trails system, to scoops on the exciting nightlife in the area; these features help you make the most of your stay. IMPORTANT TIPSon how to save and where to go. Good food doesn't have to be expensive. Discover the off the beaten path hole in the walls that offer tasty cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Get money-saving tips on lodging, restaurants and attractions. ITINERARIES AND DAY TRIPS to help harried travelers make the most of their stay. These themed itineraries help you cover all the important stops in less time and with less hassle. LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS The Northwest Travel Guide offers solid recommendations from the people who actually live in the area to help visitors have a successful, pleasurable and memorable trip. Our colorful, "What The Locals Say" sections give travelers time and money-saving tips and useful observations on eateries, lodging, and things to do. NWA, a place where local visionaries consistently harness their dreams and turn them into world-class realities. This helpful Arkansas Travel guide is filled with 286 pages of information that will allow you to make the most of your visit. Spend your time enjoying the area, not researching it. Scroll up and Buy now with 1 click. Includes Bentonville, Bella Vista, Eureka Springs, Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, Siloam Springs and Springdale.




Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago


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From that gallery in River North you haven’t visited yet to the lakeside weekend you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago. Cool things to do in and around the city: Wander over to the zodiac sculptures in Chinatown Square, or soak up some music and history at the Black Ensemble Theater. Try out surfing at Montrose Beach, rent a kayak on the Chicago River, or hike the elevated 606 trail. Browse for your next read at an independent bookstore, explore the street art in Pilsen, or admire the architecture on a stroll through the Beverly neighborhood. Catch a classic live blues show, sample Senegalese comfort food, or savor some Southside barbecue on a Sunday Day trips and weekend getaways: Cycle through the Morton Arboretum, connect with nature in Door County, dive into history in Galena, or unwind for a couple days at the perfect lakeside cabin Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities for kids, outdoor adventures, exploring Black history, getting to know a new neighborhood, and more A local's advice: Whether it’s a bucket-list museum or an underrated dive bar, local author Rosalind Cummings-Yeates knows the ins and outs of Chicago Inspirational full-color photos throughout Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses, L stops, and nearby spots, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attraction What are you doing this weekend? Try something new with Moon 52 Things to Do in Chicago. Winner of the 31st Annual North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Travel Media Awards Competition: Best Travel Book or Guide, Honorable Mention 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.