Washington, DC, is so much more than a political hot spot and 100 Things to do in Washington DC Before You Die (Reedy Press) is your insider guide to all the city has to offer. The nation’s capital is bursting at the seams with memorials, monuments, and museums. It’s a hub for artists, musicians, and writers. It’s a dream destination for foodies and a favorite of history buffs. There’s much to see and do in this four-season destination; so many of the attractions are free! DC is doable in a weekend and it’s worth the trip again and again. Come see the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and the Washington Monument. Explore the heritage trails and historical sites. Experience what makes this destination truly one of a kind.

Oklahoma has long been pictured as flat, dusty land with miles of nothing, but nothing could be farther from the truth. With several amazing metropolitan areas, the state holds endless adventure for those who seek it. 100 Things to Do in Oklahoma Before You Die guides you through the best Oklahoma has to offer, showcasing some of the most unique places in the state. Want bragging rights? Visit the world’s largest casino, then stop by the world’s largest gas pump. Learn about the first tornado warning ever issued in the United States or dip your toes into prehistoric ocean sand. Impress a date with a night at a murder mystery dinner theater, or find a great steak with ambience, mystery, good music, and amazing food. Look for anomalies like the Miami Spook Light and find a beautiful historic hotel for a getaway. Local author Teri French knows a thing or two about finding the quirky, the fun, and the interesting around the Sooner State. Let 100 Things to Do in Oklahoma Before You Die guide you to your next adventure.

Oklahoma City boomed out of the prairie in 1889 with a land run, and it hasn’t stopped since. At the literal crossroads of the nation where I-35 meets I-40 and one of the key cities on Route 66, OKC welcomes travelers from across the country and world. Today they call it the “Modern Frontier,” where there is no shortage of people to meet or things to do. Take a drive to see highlights of Route 66 like the Gold Dome, Milk Bottle Building, and Lake Overholser Bridge, the background of countless road trip movies. Get to know the history of the city and take in some fabulous culture in museums like the First Americans Museum, Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Have a night on the town with a musical canal cruise, a Ferris wheel ride, and the best slice of pie you’ve ever eaten. Shop the new Farmers Market at Scissortail Park, tour the town’s hidden record shops, and the chic’est chic of OKC’s numerous art districts. When you’ve done all that, you’re just getting started! In 100 Things to Do in Oklahoma City Before You Die, you’ll get the best tips from local researcher and ghost-tour guide Jeff Provine and journalist Dennis Spielman on where to meet Sir Indiana Bones the Museum Cat, where to hunt for fairy houses in the park, and where to play retro video games while sipping signature cocktails. There’s always something new to do in OKC!

Officially it doesn’t exist. On June 27, 1985, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials voted to decertify US 66 and to remove all its highway signs. And yet iconic Route 66 is more popular and more famous than any time in its nearly 100-year history. Tour companies based in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the Czech Republic, and other countries specialize in Route 66 tours. There are Route 66 associations in Japan, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and other countries that organize tours and events. Enthusiasts from throughout the world attended the European Route 66 Festival in Germany, and in 2018, in Zlin, Czechia. There is an infectious magic about a Route 66 adventure. Quirky attractions, time capsule motels trimmed in colorful neon, fascinating museums, and charming restaurants and diners, some owned by the same family since the 1920s, are part of the allure. But what really gives the road a vibrancy is the passionate people who preserve the road’s unique culture. I didn’t write 100 Things to Do on Route 66 Before You Die as a tour guide. It was written to enhance a Route 66 odyssey. From its inception it was envisioned as a companion to guides such as the popular EZ 66 Guide for Travelers written by the acclaimed artist Jerry McClanahan or the Route 66 Navigation app. The foundation for Jim Hinckley’s America is a passion for sharing America’s story, and for inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. And that is what this book is: 100 of my favorite places on Route 66 where the line between America’s past, present, and future is blurred, and where the best of Route 66 can be experienced.

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Oklahoma is where “the wind comes sweeping down the plain,” but there’s much more to the Sooner State’s capital, Oklahoma City, that’s sweeping the area by storm. The foodie culture is red-hot here, with everything from outdoor cafes to haute cuisine dining at Vast, located at the top of the state’s tallest building, the Devon Energy Center. Eclectic fare is easy to find, from vegan to Vietnamese, Brazilian, and Ethiopian cuisines, and juicy steaks at the historic Stockyards district. Oklahoma City boasts magnificent architecture with some of the finest examples of Art Deco, made popular during the 1920s when this burgeoning new city was built at a dizzyingly rapid pace. Retro mid-century modern structures also abound, with banks, office buildings, churches, and homes with the The Jetsons-era design. If you find yourself subconsciously humming The Jetsons theme song while driving around Oklahoma City, this is why. There’s nightlife and music to be sampled every night in trendy Bricktown (why just wait for the weekend?), including roots, jazz, rock, folk, Scottish, and bluegrass; you name it, we have it. And there are some wildly talented local musicians to boot. Oklahomans are passionate about sports. “Thunder Up” the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Watch out for “Bedlam,” the age-old football rivalry between the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, both of the Big 12 Conference. There’s also hidden Oklahoma . . . out-of-the-way places, insider tips, historic Route 66, and more. From horseracing at Remington Park, to the Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, to world-class art at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, there are an abundance of things to experience. Whether you're here for just a weekend, or the moving van just arrived in the driveway, or you've lived here all your life, this engaging and entertaining guide offers a 100 things to choose from and experience in Oklahoma City.