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Look Up, America!: 40 Urban Hikes in the Northeast Corridor
Look Up America 40 Urban Hikes in the Northeast Corridor Author:Doug Gelbert There is no better way to see America than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour. An urban hike can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to take great pictures? Whether you are vi... more »siting a new town or just out to look at your own town in a new way, an urban hike from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. LOOK UP AMERICA! features 40 urban hikes in boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Each of the tours describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on America's streets is included. Tours Included: BOSTON Back Bay Fens Back Bay, north of Commonwealth Back Bay, south of Commonwealth Beacon Hill Charlestown Financial District Government District North End Theatre District NEW YORK Brooklyn, Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn, Park Slope Brooklyn, Williamsburg Civic Center East Village Financial District Greenwich Village Midtown Murray Hill SoHo Theater District Upper East Side Upper West Side PHILADELPHIA Benjamin Franklin Parkway Center City Old City Rittenhouse Square Society Hill BALTIMORE Downtown, East Downtown, West Inner Harbor Mount Royal Mount Vernon Place WASHINGTON Capitol District Downtown DuPont Circle Federal Triangle Georgetown Lafayette Square National Mall So look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, America!« less