Lonely Planet London
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Concise, efficient
  • Good but room for improvement
  • A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker
  • Hit or Miss
  • Great guide to London, could use more budget info
Lonely Planet London
Sarah Johnstone , and Tom Masters
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

GeneralGeneral | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
GeneralGeneral | England | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
LondonLondon | England | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:
  1. Lonely Planet Paris Lonely Planet Paris
  2. Lonely Planet Great Britain (Lonely Planet) Lonely Planet Great Britain (Lonely Planet)
  3. Lonely Planet England Lonely Planet England
  4. Lonely Planet Amsterdam Lonely Planet Amsterdam
  5. Lonely Planet London City Map Lonely Planet London City Map

ASIN: 1740598318

Book Description

Diverse, energetic and perennially inspiring, London has a lifetime's adventures in one city. Stroll the Millennium Bridge from Tate Modern to St Paul's, browse the boutiques of King's Road and Brick Lane, explore Soho's buzzing streets or Hampstead's soothing heath. Temporary traveller or long-term Londoner, find the city's heart with this smart and stylish guide.

o FIND YOUR WAY - getting around needn't be an Olympic event with our easy-to-use colour maps and detailed walking tours
o SEE FOR YOURSELF - critical reviews guide you through London's maze of sights and attractions
o EAT & SLEEP IN STYLE - our expert writers cover boutique hotels, hip hostels, Michelin-starred celebrity haunts and the world's best pub grub
o GO TO TOWN - hand-picked entertainment options from elegant Covent Garden opera to Shoreditch bars and Brixton gigs
o GET OUT & ABOUT - laze on Brighton beach, punt in Oxford and bathe in Bath with day-trip suggestions

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Concise, efficient.......2007-08-23

This guide gives all the right information, not too much and not too little, as well as good maps. I liked the maps this guide gives better than the "London A to Z" map, at least from a tourist's perspective.

3 out of 5 stars Good but room for improvement.......2007-07-18

I normally have no complaints about Lonely Planet books - I've used them repeatedly. The London book is good with great maps, descriptions, directions, and updated admission costs and times, however, I found two things below my expectations: While the maps are good, this edition did not list supermarkets as most other Lonely Planet books do. (When touring on foot as I normally do, I like stopping in to a supermarket for a quick snack or drink - usually quicker and less expensive than going to a restaurant.) The other feature I found confusing is listing sights outside of London proper with no directions on how to get there. If I wanted sights outside of London, I'd had bought the Britain edition! If excursions outside the city are listed, it would help to see how to get there and an indication of how long it would take to get there, so one can plan an itinerary.

3 out of 5 stars A big list of restaurant that are useless for a backpacker.......2007-05-18

. The information about the history of London was Ok.
. Ok with the walking tour
. All the highlights and backdoor are inside this guide

BUT...looking with a backpacker eyes..

. They should reduce the big restaurant list and make a better explanation of the highlights is the sight section.

Just for your information, I love Lonely Planet...this is a constructive recommendation that I give to all the city guides...

Another important thing, specially for what they call "A city guide"...they should give more information (map and path) of the buses. Yes...it is not Paris...in London it is easy to find a map for the buses...free of charge...BUT ...I am paying more that US$15 for a city guide, man...they should include.

So, I think, less restaurant and better transport and sight information.

1 out of 5 stars Hit or Miss.......2007-03-23

I went to London for about 5 days. A lot of this book was out of date, such as ticket prices for admission to tourist attractions and opening times). Since this edition was published in January 2006, I would recommend a more recent guidebook.

The restaurant recommendations were more upscale than I was hoping for. A place described as Italian with mains costing 7-p pounds actually turned out to be a Mediterranean tapas place and ending up costing 40 pounds per person. I would agree with a previous review that the accomodations were a bit pricier than I was looking for and had better luck finding a place online. I gave it two stars because I did find a nice, traditional pub to hang out in that I went back to multiple nights.

Cross referencing attractions would have been nice - if you looked for a certain subject in the index, it could be spread across 3 different pages (ie. pg 11, 213, 77). I spent a lot of time during my trip with my nose in this book, and I had even flipped through it beforehand! (it took me 2 hours to decide on the inexpensive "Italian" restaurant).

The Walking Tours were ok, but I got the feeling I was missing a lot of things as I followed the maps in the book. I also got lost a lot, which may or may not could be attributed to the book (my travel companions are still laughing about it).

I was so unhappy with this book, I purposefully left it in my rented flat in London. Choose another guidebook.

4 out of 5 stars Great guide to London, could use more budget info.......2006-12-06

I used this book for a five-day trip to London, my first time there. It was very helpful, contained just the right amount of information, and gave useful suggestions of what to do with my limited time. I was a little disappointed with the lack of budget accomodations included in the book (hence the four stars instead of five) but otherwise, all of the recommendations I followed were great.
Lonely Planet England
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • great buy
  • Great Travel Books
  • UK Here We Come!
  • All of facts that any visitor would need to know
  • The Travel Guide That's Cooler Than You
Lonely Planet England
David Else
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

GeneralGeneral | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
GeneralGeneral | England | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:
  1. Lonely Planet Scotland Lonely Planet Scotland
  2. Lonely Planet London Lonely Planet London
  3. Lonely Planet France Lonely Planet France
  4. Lonely Planet Ireland Lonely Planet Ireland
  5. Lonely Planet Wales Lonely Planet Wales

ASIN: 1741045673

Book Description

Enjoy the heavenly view of London from the Golden Gallery of St. Paul's Cathedral, p. 120. Find a cosy nook for a well-earned drink in Ye Old Trip to Jersalem, one of the oldest pubs in the country, p. 492. Join the locals queuing outside the Magpie Cafe in Whitby for superior fish and chips, p. 637. Tube ride a Cornish wave in Newquay, the capital of English surfing, p. 369. Learn shin-kicking techniques at the Cotswolds Olimpicks, p. 401.

Seven authors, 2500 hours of research, 156 maps. Dozens of inspiring photos of England's heritage, people, culture and more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great buy.......2007-08-26

Lonely planet has a great team of writers. Every time I travel I get one of theirs books. It is a good format, has information on hotels, attractions and so on that are updated and realistic. Lonely planet a great job.

5 out of 5 stars Great Travel Books.......2007-01-27

I love these books!! The first one that I used was Chicago. I have let more friends use it. They love the notes my husband and I made in the margins. The England book has been so helpful in planning our 10 day back packing trip through Great Britain. My only complaint is that maps need to be in color!

5 out of 5 stars UK Here We Come!.......2005-09-17

You're going to LOVE BRITAIN! I've spent a year in England and have made >30 visits all together.

Here are my reviews of the best guides....to meet you r exact needs.....I hope these are helpful and that you have a great visit! I always gauge the quality of my visit by how much I remember a year later......this review is designed to help you get the guide that will be sure YOU remember your trip many years into the future. Travel Safe and enjoy yourself to the max!

Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has City and Out To Eat Guides. They are all about the experience so they focus on doing, being, getting there, and this means they have the best detailed information, including both inexpensive and really spectacular restaurants and hotels, out-of-the-way places, weird things to see and do, the list is endless.

Fodor's
Fodor's is the best selling guide among Americans. They have a bewildering array of different guides. Here's which is what:
The Gold Guide is the main book with good reviews of everything and lots of tours, walks, and just about everything else you could think of. It's not called the Gold guide for nothing though....it assumes you have money and are willing to spend it.
SeeIt! is a concise guide that extracts the most popular items from the Gold Guide
PocketGuide is designed for a quick first visit
UpCLOSE for independent travel that is cheap and well thought out
CityPack is a plastic pocket map with some guide information
Exploring is for cultural interests, lots of photos and designed to supplement the Gold guide

MapGuide
MapGuide is very easy to use and has the best location information for pubs, hotels, tourist attractions, museums, churches etc. that they manage to keep fairly up to date. It's great for teaching you how to use the underground and the double decker buses. The text sections are quick overviews, not reviews, but the strong suite here is brevity, not depth. I strongly recommend this for your first few times learning your way around the classic tourist sites and experiences. MapGuide is excellent as long as you are staying pretty much in the city centre. When you get to be an old London hand, remember that the classic Londoners guide will always be an A to Z (zed) map and guide. If you want to go a bit beyond the central core of the city (perhaps to Windsor, Hampton, or further away) you really need the proper AtoZ to be able to find exact routes and streets.

Time Out
The Time Out guides are very good. Easy reading, short reviews of restaurants, hotels, and other sites, with good public transport maps that go beyond the city centre. Many people who buy more than one guidebook end up liking this one best!

Blue Guides
Without doubt, the best of the walks guides.... the Blue Guide has been around since 1918 and has extremely well designed walks with lots of unique little side stops to hit on just about any interest you have. If you want to pick up the feel of the city, this is the best book to do that for you. This is one that you end up packing on your 10th trip, by which time it is well worn.

Michelin
Famous for their quality reviews, the Red Michelin Guides are for hotels & Restaurants, the Green Michelin Guides are for main tourist destinations. However, the English language Green guide is the one most people use and it has now been supplemented with hotel and restaurant information. These are the serious review guides as the famous Michelin ratings are issued via these books.

Let's Go
Let's Go is a great guide series that specializes in the niche interest details that turn a trip into a great and memorable experience. Started by and for college students, these guides are famous for the details provided by people who used the book the previous year. They continue to focus on providing a great experience inexpensively. If you want to know about the top restaurants, this is not for you (use Fodor's or Michelin). Let's Go does have a bewildering array of different guides though. Here's which is what:
Budget Guide is the main guide with incredibly detailed information and reviews on everything you can think of.
City Guide is just as intense but restricted to the single city.
PocketGuide is even smaller and features condensed information
MapGuide's are very good maps with public transportation and some other information (like museum hours, etc.)

Frommer's
These are time tested guides that pride themselves on being updated annually. Although I think the guides below provide information that is in more depth or more concise (depending on what the guide is known for), if your main concern is that the guide has very little old or outdated information, then this would be a good guide for you.

Rick Steves' books are not recommended. They may be an interesting read but their helpfulness is very poor. They don't do well on updates, transportation details, or anything but the first-time-tourist routine and even that is somewhat superficial on anything but the mega-major sites.

5 out of 5 stars All of facts that any visitor would need to know.......2003-10-10

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, England: An Ancient Land In A New Light is Lonely Planet's latest guide to traveling throughout England. Accessibly covering all of facts that any visitor would need to know, including transportation advice, and a careful piece-by-piece dissection of every corner of English territory, Lonely Planet's utility as a travel guide is further enhanced with the inclusion of extensive maps, information concerning activities such as horse riding, biking, visiting national landmarks, and so much more. The collaborative and impressive effort of David Else, Paul Bloomfield, Fionn Davenport, Abigail Hole, and Martin Hughes, this compact, portable, extremely useful and authoritatively informative resource make England invaluable for planning any kind of trip anywhere in this island nation.

4 out of 5 stars The Travel Guide That's Cooler Than You.......2003-07-12

I will soon be traveling to England and plan to trek around the country for a week on as little money as possible. I know that Lonely Planet produces the best kind of guides for this type of traveler - that is, a cheapskate drifter like me. I'm certainly happy I picked this guide up and I'm mostly confident in the data it provides. There's a treasure trove of information on how to travel cheap, especially in terms of bus and train transport between the major cities, plus inexpensive lodging - including hostels and even YMCA's and campgrounds. The problem with this guide is a general "cooler-than-thou" attitude toward tourist areas, with a real snobbish outlook on some popular attractions. An example is the Madame Tussaud organization, as their various museums are described as boring at least twice in the book (I've been to England before and I strongly disagree). Also watch out for the general "tacky" or "dull" label for many towns that cater to tourists, which makes you wonder about Lonely Planet's motivation for including them in the guide at all. In most cities, the restaurant and club recommendations do not seem like a representative sample, but just a quick list of locations that the LP team found cool enough to visit in a short amount of time. A lingering production problem is the quality of the maps, which are mostly dim in the black-and-white format and hard to read. But despite the occasionally condescending attitude, Lonely Planet succeeds in providing a very informative guide for the penny-pinching traveler.
Lonely Planet New England
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • disappointing
  • Not too shabby...
  • About the reviews
  • About the reviews
  • Disappointed
Lonely Planet New England
Kim Grant , Andrew Bender , Alex Hershey , John Spelman , and Mara Vorhees
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:
  1. Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide) Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide)
  2. Frommer's New England's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Best Loved Driving Tours) Frommer's New England's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Best Loved Driving Tours)
  3. Lonely Planet Boston Lonely Planet Boston
  4. Lonely Planet New York State Lonely Planet New York State
  5. Backroads of New England: Your Guide To New England's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Pictorial Discovery Guide) Backroads of New England: Your Guide To New England's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Pictorial Discovery Guide)

ASIN: 1740596749

Book Description

Discover the land of Pilgrims and Patriots! New England crams more history, scenery and outdoor adventure into six states than most countries. Walk the Freedom Trail, admire fall foliage, spot humpback whales and scale the White Mountains. Packed with insider tips from local authors, our definitive guide helps you explore the colonial heart of America.

• BE INSPIRED - stroll Boston's cobblestone streets, follow Thoreau's footsteps around Walden Pond and gaze out over the Atlantic from a remote lighthouse

• DIG IN - the best places to savor lobster, clam chowder, maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, extraordinary ice cream and other local delicacies

• PLAY OUTDOORS - hike the Appalachian Trail, ski Vermont's superb slopes, wander Cape Cod's fine beaches and sail Maine's rugged coast

• REST EASY - top accommodations for all, from forest campgrounds to romantic colonial B&Bs

• HIT THE ROAD with scenic drives through rolling farmland, leafy woods and charming historic villages

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars disappointing.......2006-12-20

I used LP lots of times before, and some are better than other, some are really really good, but this was the worst one ever: I used it on a road trip from CT to Maine in December 2006: predictable hotels, compact somewhat boring descriptions, and lack of good stories, interesting details, none of the tips you look for as a traveller.. . Could use some passion.

4 out of 5 stars Not too shabby..........2006-09-28

I've always bought Let's Go whenever I travel, but they didn't have a New England book, so I had to get this one. The organization is about the same. It doesn't have as much detail as the Let's Go Boston that I also bought, but I suppose it was because this has more content. The writing is a lot more entertaining that LG though. Also, I found the public transportation info really helpful. I plan on going on a New England road trip someday and I'll definitely bring this book with me.

5 out of 5 stars About the reviews.......2003-09-05

Hey, I bought this book and liked it...and I'm a native New Englander. The coverage for Maine is particularly good, or at least I thought so.

However, I'm posting this not so much to let y'all know that the guide is good, but to say that this book is in it's third edition, published in 2001. All of the reviews here date from 2000 and before. They apply to the second edition of the book, not the third. So take them with a grain of salt, cuz LP changes it's content alot when they update old editions.

Just my two cents.

5 out of 5 stars About the reviews.......2003-09-05

Hey, I bought this book and liked it...and I'm a native New Englander. The coverage for Maine is particularly good, or at least I thought so.

However, I'm posting this not so much to let y'all know that the guide is good, but to say that this book is in it's third edition, published in 2001. All of the reviews here date from 2000 and before. They apply to the second edition of the book, not the third. So take them with a grain of salt, cuz LP changes it's content alot when they update old editions.

Just my two cents.

1 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2000-09-19

I like Lonely Planet guides and find them very useful for other places. I also will concede that writing a guide of New England is really two books, a guide to Boston and a guide to everything else. I was psyched when I first got the book, but quickly became disappointed. I live in Boston and thought there were some big omissions locally. I found the guide to everything else to be lacking in major areas. I suppose if one is new to the area or only staying a week, this guide might be useful. For a reference for a New Englander, try something else.
Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide)
    Kim Grant
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
    Tourist Destinations & MuseumsTourist Destinations & Museums | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
    Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
    New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
    North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
    Similar Items:
    1. Lonely Planet New England Lonely Planet New England
    2. Backroads of New England: Your Guide To New England's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Pictorial Discovery Guide) Backroads of New England: Your Guide To New England's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures (Pictorial Discovery Guide)
    3. Frommer's New England's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Best Loved Driving Tours) Frommer's New England's Best-Loved Driving Tours (Best Loved Driving Tours)
    4. Frommer's New England (Frommer's Complete) Frommer's New England (Frommer's Complete)
    5. Hidden New England: Including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (Hidden Travel) Hidden New England: Including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (Hidden Travel)

    ASIN: 1740595726

    Book Description

    Enjoy the scenery! Whether you want to explore rugged coastline, rolling farmland, majestic mountains or miles of sand dunes, New England offers loads of options for a quick getaway. Our handy guide follows seven popular drives, including Massachusetts' pristine Cape Cod seashore and graceful Berkshire Mountains, Vermont's pastoral Route 100, Maine's dramatic Route 1 and New Hampshire's leafy Kancamagus Highway.

    • BE INSPIRED - view stunning fall foliage, stand atop windswept cliffs and stroll through tiny 19th-century villages • GET CULTURED - enjoy exceptional music festivals, discover renowned regional museums and catch Hollywood stars in summerstock theater • CHOW DOWN - sample local specialties, from clam 'chowdah' and Maine's famous lobster to sharp Vermont cheddar and sweet maple syrup • PLAY ALL YEAR LONG - the best spots for spring hiking, summer sailing, autumn apple-picking and winter skiing • SLEEP TIGHT - accommodations with character, including colonial inns, converted farmhouses, rustic ski lodges and pine-forested campgrounds
    Lonely Planet Boston
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • waste of money
    • If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it
    • Amazing!
    • Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas
    • Great place to start
    Lonely Planet Boston
    Kim Grant
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

    GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
    Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
    New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
    BostonBoston | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
    North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
    GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
    Similar Items:
    1. Lonely Planet New England Lonely Planet New England
    2. Lonely Planet New York City Lonely Planet New York City
    3. Lonely Planet Washington, DC Lonely Planet Washington, DC
    4. Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
    5. Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide) Lonely Planet Road Trip New England (Road Trip Guide)

    ASIN: 1740591062

    Book Description

    This guide will bring you to Boston's brewpubs, hidden alleys and revolutionary hangouts. Whether you catch a Sox game or roam the Freedom Trail, you'll find indispensable notes on all Beantown has to offer, from architecture and history to eclectic bookstores and clubs.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars waste of money.......2007-04-04

    I am relocating to Boston and have been buying guides to do a bit of research on the city. The Lonely Planet Guide is by far the worse of those I have seen. The coverage of the city is spotty; large, interesting areas are left out, and when they are covered it's in a really haphazard manner.

    I get the impression this book was created with the thought that it would be good to fill an empty niche in the Lonely Planet product line, with the underlying thought that a bad book was better than none. Steer clear.

    5 out of 5 stars If you buy only one guide to Boston, this should be it.......2006-05-30

    Hands down, the Lonely Planet guides win marks for layout and style. These are compact, information-packed guides which can be tucked in any pocket or bag as an on-the-go reference. Most other guide books are great arm chair references but completely impractical for traveling on the road.

    The Lonely Planet Boston does not disappoint. It is glossy, full-color, packed with maps, and has a small footprint. It follows the tried-and-true Lonely Planet format: Facts for the Visitor, followed by Getting There and Getting Around practical information, followed by the sights, places to stay, places to eat, entertainment, and excursions out of the city proper. A mind-boggling amount of information is packed into this guide.

    The guide opens with the obligatory History section, which is read only by delayed travelers desperate for reading material. The true gems of Boston history and cultural experience are spread throughout the book, as light green sidebars on topics such as The Big Dig, The Emerald Necklace of gardens, facts about the Boston Public Library, and profiles of influential citizens such as Mary Baker Eddy.

    Activities and sights are organized by neighborhood, which makes planning things to accomplish in a day a bit easier. One great chapter labels Boston "America's Walking City" and lists dozens of walking routes through the region. One can take public transportation between different areas and then embark on several-hour-long walking tours.

    The Lonely Planet Boston has a full index and fourteen crystal-clear, full-colored maps in the back. The maps alone are a reason to buy this book and stick it in your pack while you travel. Overall, this book is well worth the price, and if you only buy one book about Boston, it should be this one.

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2006-01-04

    Ideal for people who wish to travel to Boston or people who live in Boston but want to pretend they are a tourist to impress a lady or deceive an enemy.

    4 out of 5 stars Great book for Boston, but could be better for outside areas.......2001-08-09

    As are almost all lonely planet books, this is a great, GREAT book for covering the metro Boston area. I recommend it as THE book to use, especially if traveling to Boston. It goes into depth on all aspects of Boston culture, down to climate, money scams, and gay and lesbian tourists. Although the book doesn't explain every site on the walking tours, it does give an overall, helpful picture of the tours in general. It also tells about the hot clubs and places to go, with regular updates and good descriptions.

    However, if you're looking for excursions outsiode of Boston, or are, like me, a new resident of Boston, you may not want to get this book, becauise it focuses on the Boston area. In that case, get Lonely Planet:New England, or a new resident's book. And for a shorter, cheaper version of this book, get Lonely Planet Boston:Condensed.

    Hope it helps.

    4 out of 5 stars Great place to start.......2000-09-03

    This is a great place to start if you don't know anything about Boston. It gives lots of interesting places and attractions to visit. Even thought most of the places mentioned by LP is concise and accurate, be warned that some of the "attractions" mentioned are over rated.
    Lonely Planet Boston
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Lonely Planet Boston
      Mara Vorhees , and John Spelman
      Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

      GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
      Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
      New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      BostonBoston | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
      Similar Items:
      1. Lonely Planet New York City Lonely Planet New York City
      2. Not for Tourists 2007 Guide to Boston (Not for Tourists) Not for Tourists 2007 Guide to Boston (Not for Tourists)
      3. Lonely Planet Washington, DC Lonely Planet Washington, DC
      4. Lonely Planet New England Lonely Planet New England
      5. Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

      ASIN: 1741048753

      Book Description

      Cradle of democracy, Boston continues to drive progressive American culture, with a thriving arts scene and some of the country's top universities. Stroll through history in this eminently walkable city, enjoying lively neighborhoods, emerald parks and waterfront views. Our local authors reveal the best of Boston, from precolonial artifacts to 21st-century wonders.

      FIND FREEDOM - relive the revolution in full color with our special Freedom Trail section.

      NO NEED TO STUDY - explore college hot spots around Harvard, Boston College and MIT and in Cambridge, Fenway and Kenmore Square.

      STIR THE MELTING POT - experience American landmarks like Boston Common alongside ethnic neighborhoods like the Italian North End with our walking tours.

      BEYOND THE BEAN - learn the secret to 'killah chowdah,' where to find the best late-night grub, and why many world-class chefs call Boston home.

      EXPLORE MORE - hike, bike and canoe your way through Cape Cod, Concord and Salem with our informed Excursions chapter.
      Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • If you want ONE guide to the Cape, this is it!
      Lonely Planet Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
      Andrew Bender
      Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

      DiningDining | Food & Lodging | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
      Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
      New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      Cape CodCape Cod | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
      North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Sports | Subjects | Books
      Similar Items:
      1. Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2007 (Frommer's Complete) Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2007 (Frommer's Complete)
      2. Cape Cod Massachusetts Map Cape Cod Massachusetts Map
      3. Fodor's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2007 (Fodor's Gold Guides) Fodor's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2007 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
      4. Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2006 (Frommer's Complete) Frommer's Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard 2006 (Frommer's Complete)
      5. Lonely Planet Boston Lonely Planet Boston

      ASIN: 1740597575

      Book Description

      Pack your sandals and sunscreen for idyllic Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, where 400 miles of dune-studded shoreline and relaxed island living await. Savor fresh seafood, linger in laid-back towns, lap up the rays (and the ice cream). Savvy and engaging, our definitive guide gives detailed coverage to the top getaway spot in New England.

      • BE INSPIRED by full-color highlights, expert Top Ten recommendations, compelling culture, food and environment chapters and ample activities for the kids

      • GET OUT AND ABOUT - bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail, kayak the ocean or bay, tee up at dozens of golf courses, cheer on the timeless Cape Cod Baseball League - outdoor activities chapter shows the way

      • STEP BACK IN TIME - survey 400 years of American history, from the pilgrims' new world beachheads to 19th-century fishing villages to the age of the Kennedys

      • FIND THE FUN - insider tips for watching whales, cracking lobsters, hopping galleries, hunting for antiques, toasting happy hour and watching the sun rise or set

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars If you want ONE guide to the Cape, this is it!.......2006-08-31

      I spotted this Lonely Planet guide for the Cape at the library. Using it during a long weekend at the Cape made me realize I needed to own it. It contains a wealth of useful, interesting information about what to see and do--and every restaurant evaluation from it was accurate. This guidebook is worth every penny for a family or a couple traveling alone.
      The Magic of the Cotswold Way (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        The Magic of the Cotswold Way (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
        Mollie Harris
        Manufacturer: Alan Sutton Publishing,
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        GeneralGeneral | World | History | Subjects | Books
        GeneralGeneral | England | Europe | History | Subjects | Books
        TravelTravel | Writing | Reference | Subjects | Books
        WalkingWalking | Hiking & Camping | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
        GeneralGeneral | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
        GeneralGeneral | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
        GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
        Look Inside Outdoors & Nature BooksLook Inside Outdoors & Nature Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
        Look Inside Sports BooksLook Inside Sports Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
        Look Inside Travel BooksLook Inside Travel Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
        Similar Items:
        1. The Cotswold Way "A Walkers Map" (Walkabout) The Cotswold Way "A Walkers Map" (Walkabout)

        ASIN: 0750911891

        Book Description

        In this part guide book, part travel book, the author relates the adventures she and her daughter-in-law enjoyed on the 93-mile route from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the South.
        Walking the Cathedral Cities of Eastern England (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Walking the Cathedral Cities of Eastern England (Lonely Planet Walking Guides)
          Rowland Mead
          Manufacturer: New Holland Publishers Ltd
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

          WalkingWalking | Hiking & Camping | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
          GeneralGeneral | Great Britain | Europe | Travel | Subjects | Books
          Reference & TipsReference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books | Beaches | Business Travel | Cruises | Essays & Travelogues | Food & Lodging | Guidebooks | Pictorial | Reference | Spas | Tips | Tourist Destinations & Museums | Travel Writing
          Religious BuildingsReligious Buildings | Building Types & Styles | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
          ASIN: 1859743390
          Lonely Planet Boston: Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays
          Lonely Planet Boston: Condensed (Lonely Planet Condensed Guides)
          Tom Given
          Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

          GuidebooksGuidebooks | Reference & Tips | Travel | Subjects | Books
          Lonely PlanetLonely Planet | Guidebook Series | Travel | Subjects | Books
          New EnglandNew England | Northeast | Regions | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
          GeneralGeneral | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
          BostonBoston | Massachusetts | States | United States | Travel | Subjects | Books
          North AmericaNorth America | Travel | Subjects | Books
          GeneralGeneral | Travel | Subjects | Books
          ASIN: 1864503262

          Book Description

          This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Boston offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Boston Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for a day or a week, for business or for pleasure.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Perfect for First Timers and Short Stays.......2003-07-02

          We would have never made it in Boston without this little book! The maps alone, especially the subway map, were worth well over the price of the book. We took the book everywhere we went and had a blast. It offers great advice about what to see, what not to see, places to shop, places to stay, places to eat, and anything else you can imagine. I also liked that it gave information on day trips to surrounding areas. I would recomend this book to anyone visiting Boston for the first time. We were there for two days and were able to see everything we wanted to see!!

          Books:

          1. Lonely Planet London
          2. Lonely Planet Montreal & Quebec City (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
          3. Lonely Planet Morocco
          4. Lonely Planet Nepal
          5. Lonely Planet New Zealand
          6. Lonely Planet New Zealand
          7. Lonely Planet Scandinavian Europe (Lonely Planet Scandinavian Europe)
          8. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)
          9. Lonely Planet Spain
          10. Lonely Planet Spain

          Books Index

          Books Home

          Recommended Books

          1. Think and Grow Rich
          2. The Halloween Handbook: 447 Costumes
          3. Slonimsky's Book of Musical Anecdotes
          4. Spider-Man: Venom vs. Carnage
          5. Search Engine Optimization For Dummies, Second Edition
          6. The Harry Bosch Novels: The Black Echo, The Black Ice, The Concrete Blonde
          7. The Connecticut River Boating Guide, 3rd: Source to Sea
          8. Business & Professional Ethics for Accountants Update
          9. Social Culture and High-Tech Economic Development: The Technopolis Columns
          10. The Blood of the Lamb: A Novel