VIRGINIA GUIDES
Alexandria, VA at Your Fingertips
P.K. Johnson
trade paper
168 pages
0972227415
14.95

Everything you need to know about Northern Virginia’s best small city is right here in one compact and concise guide- whether you’re a long-time resident, visitor or newcomer. Topics include green spaces, shopping, dining, entertainment, getting involved and much more.


Arlington National Cemetery: A Guided Tour Through History
Cynthia Parzych
hardcover
92 pages
9780762753291
15.95

With two pop-out maps- one archival and one current- you can set the cemetery in historical context and add a whole new dimension to your visit.


Backroads and Byways of Chesapeake Bay
Leslie Atkins
trade paper
9781581571929
232 pages
19.95

Color photos capture the timeless romance and relaxing vibe of the region, offering destinations with something for everyone.


Backroads and Byways of Virginia
Bill Lohmann
trade paper
9780881509045
230 pages
18.95

“Interstate highways will bring you through Virginia, but only the backroads will bring Virginia to you.” This cogent philosophy has created an eminently readable guide fit to inspire memorable weekend jaunts.


Beach to Bluegrass: Places to Brake on Virginia's Longest Road
Joe Tennis
trade paper
166 pages
9781570723230
17.95

Explore the highway that traverses the entire state- US 58 begins at the beaches of Hampton Roads and runs west along the Piedmont to reach the bluegrass at Kentucky’s border.


Best Tent Camping Virginia
3rd ed

Randy Porter
trade paper
9780897325066
192 pages
15.95

Get ready to pitch your tent and choose from 50 campgrounds rated for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, cleanliness, safety and security.


Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Nye Simmons
trade paper
9780977793396
192 pages
24.95

Gorgeous full-color photos and maps make this the ultimate guide to the Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina. Follow the photo tips and one day you may do a book of your own!


Blue Ridge Parkway Road Guide
Rose Houk
trade paper
9781580710619
80 pages
9.95

Lovely color photos, maps, fascinating historical essays and mile marker write-ups make this a wonderful keepsake, handy guide and bargain.


Blue Ridge Roadways: A Virginia Field Guide to Cultural Sites
M. Anna Fariello
trade paper
340 pages
9780985873323
17.95

When it comes to cultural tourism, few states offer a richer heritage than Virginia. This guide leads travelers through a 16-county swath along the Blue Ridge, the Alleghenies, and the Valley of Virginia between them.


Camping Virginia and West Virginia
Desiree Smith-Daughety
trade paper
9780762785254
224 pages
19.95

This guide to more than 130 public campgrounds in the two states is suitable for tent and RV campers alike.


Civil War Sites in Virginia: A Tour Guide
Revised Edition

James I. Robertson Jr. & Brian Steel Wills
trade paper
9780813931111
136 pages
12.95

Just in time for the start of the sesquicentennial, this updated edition highlights the benefits of expanded interpretation and improved accessibility.


Civil War Virginia Map
WNEK Cartographics
laminated fold
0-96655160-05
6.95

A Map and guide to over 600 Civil War-related battlefields, museums, historical Markers, cemeteries and more.


The Edge of the Sky: Shenandoah National Park Guide
Rode Houk
trade paper
64 pages
9781580710626
8.95

It must be impossible to take a bad picture of Shenandoah, but here are many good ones, along with information on its history, geology, wildlife, waterfalls and resorts.


Explorer’s Guide Virginia
Candyce H. Stapen
trade paper
9780881509113
360 pages
21.95

Whether you want to soak up the sun on a beach, go bird-watching, get inspired by local crafters, try an eco-adventure, seek out a romantic retreat or plan a family getaway- this guide is a must-have.


Explorer’s Guides Virginia Beach, Richmond & Tidewater Virginia
Renee Wright
trade paper
9781581571066
456 pages
21.95

You’ll quickly discover why this area is one of the top beach destinations on the Eastern Seaboard by using this comprehensive guide.


Exploring Delmarva
Curtis J. Badger
trade paper
9780870336331
160 pages
16.99

Fifty stories guide you to some of the peninsula's best-kept travel secrets. Black and white sketches by M.A. Clarke enhance the experience.


Footsteps: Unforgettable Walks in Southeastern Virginia
Belcher & Fischl
trade paper
251 pages
0965702200
3.95

This is an easy-to-read guide to walking in the southeast portion of the state. Includes city, nature, historic and beach walks suitable for all ages.


Fodor's Virginia and Maryland
11th ed

Maria Teresa Hart
trade paper
9780307480521
496 pages
18.99

You get two eminently-travelworthy states in one handy volume here. Go right to the “Fodor’s picks” or design your own itinerary.


Food Lovers’ Guide to Virginia
Eaton & Haag
trade paper
9780762781225
296 pages
16.95

Savor the diversity of the state’s food scene, from five-star dining to the hidden gems offering roadside barbecue sandwiches. Or just start your personal checklist of Virginia’s best wineries and breweries.


Fun With the Family Virginia
8th ed

Candyce H. Stapen
trade paper
9780762757251
194 pages
14.95

Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day or a weekend.


Going Places with Children in Washington, D.C.
18th ed

Green Acres School
Brian Roach, editor
trade paper
9780960899883
224 pages
15.95

During its fifty-plus years as the go-to guide for families traveling in the Nation's Capital and environs, this book has been often imitated, never equaled. Its special charm includes illustrations and sidebars done by the students.


A Guidebook to Virginia's Historical Markers
3rd ed

Scott David Arnold
trade paper
484 pages
9780813925721
22.95

Including nearly nine hundred new and replacement markers that have been installed since the last edition was published in 1994, this new edition is also divided into six geographic-cultural regions, adding to its usefulness.


A Guide to the Crooked Road
Joe Wilson
trade paper with CDs
9780895873279
225 pages
19.95

The Crooked Road is a 253-mile stretch of highway in southwestern Virginia known as the Heritage Music Trail. This guide not only provides information about copious musical attractions, it includes a pair of CDs containing 53 examples of the varied musical styles that made the area famous.


Guide to Historic Alexandria
William Seale
trade paper
144 pages
0970541902
12.95

Many color and black & white photos comprise this beautiful book, produced by Time-Life for the City of Alexandria.


It Happened in Virginia
2nd ed

Emilee Hines
trade paper
9780762754243
168 pages
14.95

From the tragedy of Jamestown in 1607 to the state’s 400th birthday celebration, here are 35 events that shaped the history of the Old Dominion.


Jamestown Williamsburg Yorktown: The Official Guide to America’s Historic Triangle
2nd ed

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
trade paper
9780879352462
280 pages
16.95

Beautiful color photos will inspire you to take a memorable trip into colonial history. Craftsmen, costumed interpreters and historians bring the early days of Virginia to life today.


Moon Handbooks Virginia & Maryland
Michaela Riva Gaaserud
trade paper
9781612385174
584 pages
19.99

Not only does this guide cover the two states, but 86 pages on Washington, D.C. as well! This makes it a versatile, economical choice in guidebooks.


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