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"Lonely Planet USA" is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze into the mile-deep chasm of the Grand Canyon, tap into the pulse of iconic cities like New York, or let sultry southern music and food stir your soul; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now

Inside "Lonely Planet USA" Travel Guide:

• Color maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, national parks, wildlife, cuisine and wine
• Over 96 maps
• Covers New England, New York, the Mid-Atlantic, Florida, the South, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, California, Alaska, Hawaii, and more

The Perfect Choice: "Lonely Planet USA," our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

• Looking for just the highlights of the USA? Check out "Lonely Planet Discover USA," a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.
• Looking for a guide focused on New York City, San Francisco or Los Angeles? Check out our" Lonely Planet New York City" guide, "San Francisco" guide, and "Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California" guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities has to offer; "Discover New York City" or "Discover San Francisco," photo-rich guides focused on these cities' most popular attractions; or "Lonely Planet Pocket ""New York City, Pocket San Francisco," and "Pocket Los Angeles" guides, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.