Book Description

The Rough Guide Snapshot to the Great Plains is the ultimate travel guide to this vast and legendary part of the USA. It guides you through the states of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa and North and South Dakota with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions from historic St Louis and "tornado-capital" Oklahoma to the Wild West heritage of Wichita and Dodge City and monumental Mount Rushmore. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible. Also included is the Basics section from The Rough Guide to the USA, with all the practical information you need for travelling stateside, including driving tips, accommodation and food and drink costs, plus background on festivals, sports and outdoor activities. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to the USA. Full coverage: Missouri, St Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tornado Alley, Oklahoma City, Kansas, Wichita, Dodge City, Nebraska, Omaha, Lincoln, The Oregon Trail, Iowa, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, South Dakota, Pierre, The Badlands, The Black Hills, North Dakota, Grand Forks, Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Equivalent printed page extent 86 pages).