<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet USA</i></b> 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!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet USA</i> Travel Guide:</b> </p><ul><li><b>Color </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> <b>-</b> hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, national parks, wildlife, cuisine and wine</li><li><b>Over 96 maps</b> </li><li><b>Covers</b> 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</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b><i>Lonely Planet USA</i></b><b>,</b> our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.</p><ul><li>Looking for just the highlights of the USA? Check out <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover USA</i>,</b> a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.</li><li>Looking for a guide focused on New York City, San Francisco or Los Angeles? Check out our<b><i> Lonely Planet New York City</i></b>guide, <b><i>San Francisco</i> </b>guide,<b> </b>and<b> <i>Los Angeles, San Diego &amp; Southern California</i></b> guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities has to offer;<b><i>Discover New York City</i></b> or <b><i>Discover San Francisco</i></b>, photo-rich guides focused on these cities' most popular attractions; or<b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket </i></b><b><i>New York City, Pocket San Francisco</i></b><b>,</b>and<b> <i>Pocket Los Angeles</i> </b>guides, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.</li></ul><p><b>Authors: </b>Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>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.</p>