Athens, Georgia, is simply a classic. From the birthplace of higher education to the magnetism of Athens-born rock bands like B52’s and R.E.M., every corner of the city is saturated with rich culture, good eats, and bustling gatherings. And with 100 Things to do in Athens, Georgia, Before you Die as your guide, you’ll have all of the locals’ tips for exploring the best the city has to offer. Stroll through the inspirational North Campus of the University of Georgia, where in 1785, public higher education was born. Walk through historic homes that have withstood wars and the steamroller of time. Eat a blue-plate special built by a James Beard Award-winning chef, and then cruise from one home-grown brewery to the next on the Athens Beer Trail. Live music and local musicians crank up the nightlife in many of the theaters and bars. Natural beauty blooms at the State Botanical Garden and the North Oconee Greenway welcomes cyclists and walkers from sunrise to sundown. A team of locals, Judy and Len Garrison encourage you to let this book introduce you to the uncharted adventures and to the familiar celebrity that is Athens. Whether a weekend or a lifetime, these experiences connect you to the energy and passion of the Classic City.

Augusta keeps reinventing itself: Indian trading post, largest inland cotton market in America, would-be winter resort, and hub for the health sciences and cybersecurity services. Over the years, each transformation has left its mark on the city, making it a dynamic place to live and a colorful place to visit. Consider 100 Things to Do in Augusta Before You Die as a handy guide for those who already think that they know the city well and for those who are planning a short visit. Get insider tips on where to dine and how to make the most of your restaurant experiences. Discover the most vibrant entertainment venues, from intimate night spots to major concert halls, and the most distinctive shops, from intimate boutiques to one of the largest jewelers in the country. Explore the city’s recreational opportunities on land and on the water. Spend the day at a state-of-the-art minor league ballpark or go kayaking on both river and canal. Dig into Augusta’s remarkable past, from the American Revolution and through the Civil War to the high-tech era, and learn more about its singular personalities: a hero of the Titanic, the twenty-eighth President, a blind blues artist, a legendary comedy duo, the “Godfather of Soul,” and an international diva. The book’s centuplicate suggestions are paired with specialized and seasonal itineraries. Local author Tom Mack shares what he has learned from his decades of investigating Augusta’s past glories and present delights in this informative introduction to the “Second City of Georgia.”

Knowledge and memory are an important part of the fabric of being a fan. So are experiences. 100 Things also includes things fans should actually see and do before they join their heroes at the Pearly Gates. This book contains numerous tips and suggestions for enjoying a team on a different, more involved, level.

Most South Carolina football fans have attended a game at Williams-Brice Stadium, seen highlights of a young George Rogers, and can recite memorable quotes from the team’s “Head Ball Coach,” Steve Spurrier. But only real fans know the history of the team’s alternate black uniforms, remember when Cocky first appeared as the team’s mascot, or know all the lyrics to “The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way.” 100 Things South Carolina Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is South Carolina football. Scattered throughout the pages, are pep talks, records, and Gamecocks lore to test fans’ knowledge, including the formative years of South Carolina football, from its origins in the 1800s to Paul Dietzel’s tenure in the 1960s and 1970s; George Rogers’ unforgettable 1980 Heisman Trophy season, including South Carolina’s upset of Bo Schembechler’s favored Michigan team in Ann Arbor; South Carolina’s entrance into the SEC in 1992 and Lou Holtz’s memorable tenure as Gamecocks head coach before Spurrier arrived in Columbia; and profiles of memorable Gamecocks figures such as Joe Morrison, Rogers, Dietzel, Jim Carlen, and recent stars Marcus Lattimore and Jadeveon Clowney. Die-hard fans from the days of George Rogers as well as new supporters of head coach Spurrier’s squad will enjoy this guide to everything Gamecocks fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

This guidebook to all things Gators reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Florida football. Throughout the pages, readers will find pep talks, records, and Gators lore to test their knowledge, including Steve Spurrier's 1966 Heisman Trophy season and how the quarterback-turned-head coach returned to build one of the nation's elite programs in the 1990s; the teams' unforgettable 1996 championship season, when Spurrier and quarterback Danny Wuerffel led one of the most prolific offenses in college football history; and the Gators' return to the top in 2006 and 2008 behind head coach Urban Meyer and legendary quarterback Tim Tebow. Die-hard fans from the days of Spurrier behind center and new supporters of head coach Will Muschamp's squad alike will appreciate this book that contains everything University of Florida fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

Most Clemson fans have attended a game at Memorial Stadium, seen highlights of a young Terry Kinard, and remember where they were when the Tigers won the 1981 national championship. But only real fans know who gave Frank Howard "Howard's Rock," can name the "Father of Clemson Football," or know all the words to the "Tiger Rag." 100 Things Clemson Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Lou Sahadi reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Clemson football. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the Danny Ford era or a new supporter of Dabo Swinney, this book contains everything Tigers fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime. If you bleed orange then this book is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Tigers fan is all about.

It's the phenomenon: "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" has 2.2 million copies in print and has spent 144 weeks and counting on "The New York Times" bestseller list. Now, shipping in time for the tens of millions of travelers heading out for summer trips, comes "1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die." Sail the Maine Windjammers out of Camden. Explore the gold-mining trails in Alaska's Denali wilderness. Collect exotic shells on the beaches of Captiva. Take a barbecue tour of Kansas City--from Arthur Bryant's to Gates to B.B.'s Lawnside to Danny Edward's to LC's to Snead's. There's the ice hotel in Quebec, the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Virginia, cowboy poetry readings, what to do in Louisville after the Derby's over, and for every city, dozens of unexpected suggestions and essential destinations. The book is organized by region, and subject-specific indices in the back sort the book by interest--wilderness, great dining, best beaches, world-class museums, sports and adventures, road trips, and more. There's also an index that breaks out the best destinations for families with children. Following each entry is the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone numbers, costs, best times to visit.