This savvy guide presents the best getaways within five hours of San Francisco, from the Napa Valley to Lake Tahoe, from Carmel to Yosemite. Covering ski resorts, beaches, wineries, and quaint small towns, this delightful guide also features fully detailed maps and a calendar of special events.

Escape the City and Give Yourself a Wonderful Weekend! Wouldn't it be great to get away from it all? To drive along the spectacular Maine coast…step back in time in Vermont's unspoiled villages…swim and picnic on the fabulous beaches of Cape Cod National Seashore…enjoy music and a picnic on the lawn at Tanglewood…or just curl up in front of a roaring fire in a cozy historic inn? Whatever place grabs you, renowned travel writer Marilyn Wood will take you there — and show you how to have the time of your life. Everything You Need for the Perfect Weekend: More than 400 country inns, bed-and-breakfasts, historic hotels, grand resorts, and other special places to stay More than 425 restaurants, from gourmet dining by candlelight to rustic lobster pounds — plus tips on where to pick up the makings for a great picnic What to see and do on your weekend — from hiking, skiing, and sailing to exploring historic sites or attending a play at one of New England's famous regional theaters Special events worth planning for: country fairs, music and dance festivals, boat races, crafts exhibitions, ski races, and more Detailed, accurate maps — plus all the information on getting there and getting around Find us online at www.frommers.com

Map your own adventure. San Francisco Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of San Francisco in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, day trips and excursions, and practical visitor info, San Francisco Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Romantic San Francisco; San Francisco Literati; Shop Til You Drop; Mission & the Castro; Bay, Beers & Bikes; plus side trips to Wine Country, Sausalito, Muir Woods and more Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info

A longtime favorite is back -- completely updated and better than ever Here are the best weekend getaways from New York City, hand-picked and carefully researched by the author. Coverage of more than 450 inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and other lodgings, and more than 700 restaurants; A-to-Z sections on activities from antiquing to windsurfing; and calendars of special events and festivals all are here in this revised and updated edition.

If you like to spend your free time outside, this four-season guide will get you there—whether you want an easy day hike, a hair-raising whitewater run, a High Sierra cross-country ski trail, or a secret hot spring. It has all the information you need to enjoy Northern California's finest country. Everything You Need to Enjoy the Outdoors: Evocative descriptions of hundreds of outings—with estimated times, difficulty ratings, and detailed directions The best outfitters, from major adventure-tour operators to local backcountry guides Where to find gear, services, and topo maps How to make the most of Northern California's natural areas and public lands Where to pitch your tent, from car-accessible campsites to back-country spots—plus wilderness lodges, B&Bs, and inns Detailed regional maps that direct you to the trailheads Find us online at www.frommers.com

12 Great Walking Tours Through the Most Colorful Neighborhoods in San Francisco Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at the City by the Bay. Discover the dramatic views, stunning architecture, and exotic sights and sounds that make it such a special place. LET FROMMER'S TAKE YOU TO: The North Beach and Russian Hill haunts of the Beat Generation-with tales of the larger-than-life personalities that made it all happen The cultural and culinary delights of Chinatown, the birthplace of modern San Francisco Funky shopping and Summer of Love flashbacks in Haight-Ashbury Roses, redwoods, and rowboats in Golden Gate Park, one of America's greatest urban playgrounds With easy-to-use directions and maps-and the best places to take a break along the way.