| Quick Escapes St. Louis: 25 Weekend Getaways from the Getaway City Contributor(s): Gustafson, Julie (Author), Jarrett, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762724757 ISBN-13: 9780762724758 Publisher: Globe Pequot Press OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2003 Annotation: Twenty-five quick and convenient minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Explore antebellum mansions, relive the days of the Pony Express, and pamper yourself with luxurious spa treatments on the Trip Back in Time escape. Discover award-winning wineries, browse in charming antiques and crafts shops, and dine on fabulous food on the Missouri Wine Country escape. Visit a 19,0000-acre man-made lake, rent a pontoon boat or aqua cycle, or take a horseback ride, on the Wet and Wild (Life) Weekend escape. Each escape includes detailed route maps; travel directions; destination highlights; activities for morning, afternoon, and evening; choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings; special events and festivals; shopping; local sources of information. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - Midwest - General |
| Dewey: 917.78 |
| LCCN: 2002213853 |
| Series: Quick Escapes St. Louis: 25 Weekend Getaways from the Gateway City |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.34" W x 8.36" (0.98 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Missouri - Locality - St. Louis, Missouri |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gone are the days of two-week vacations. People today are taking several mini-vacations throughout the year. Itineraries for two- or three-day escapes have all the information a traveler needs to skip town fast From dining and lodging to attractions and events, with maps for every itinerary, this series is a ticket for the perfect getaway. Follow the Pony Express, visit a mineral spring, or walk along cobblestone streets with this guide that describes day trips and weekend getaways from St. Louis. |