The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains: An Explorer's Guide: Includes Saratoga Springs & Albany, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Joanne Michaels (Author)

Book Description

Series: Explorer's Guide the Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains | Publication Date: May 2004

In this dynamic, historic region, quaint villages, small wineries, and pick-your-own farms coexist with gourmet restaurants and world-class hiking, rock climbing, and fly-fishing. Rich in history and travel opportunities, the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are an essential destination for travelers from New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Boston, and beyond. The area is also one of the fastest-growing vacation and second-home destinations. Joanne Michaels, the most widely respected travel writer on this burgeoning region, has updated, revised, and expanded "The Hudson Valley & Catskiil Mountains: An Explorer's Guide. Now in its fifth edition, she includes hundreds of places in which to eat and stay, along with many things to do. Throughout, you'll find "author's choice" entries featuring her personal picks for don't-miss lodging, dining, and attractions. Handy icons even point out family-friendly activities and lodgings that accept pets. Travelers, transplants, and locals alike will value this authoritative resource that should be taken in the car on both weekend excursions and longer vacation trips.

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About the Author

Joanne Michaels, formerly the editor of Hudson Valley magazine and the host of The Joanne Michaels Show, is the author of many books, including The Joy of Divorce. She is the co-author, along with renowned regional photographer Hardie Truesdale, of Hudson River Journey. She also co- authored Let's Take the Kids! Great Places to Go with Children in New York's Hudson Valley and Famous Woodstock Cooks. She lives in Woodstock, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press; 5 edition (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881505951
• ISBN-13: 978-0881505955
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,381,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hudson Valley, Saratoga Springs, March 22, 2007

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J. T. Wieseman "Marylander" (DC Suburb) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains: An Explorer's Guide: Includes Saratoga Springs & Albany, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

Bought this first for Saratoga Springs where my daughter attends college. Best that I have found browsing booksellers. Not the greatest travel book but the best available. Best feature is that it is comprehensive for small towns and locations all the way up the Hudson. Quite valuable in looking for stores or eating places in Newburgh, Nanuet, and small towns off the NY Thruway. Indeed, I lost the first copy of the book I bought and purchased a replacement from Amazon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ranks among the best travel guides, November 12, 2006

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Elizabeth "A seaside fan" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains: An Explorer's Guide: Includes Saratoga Springs & Albany, Fifth Edition (Paperback)

This is a thoroughly enjoyable guide book. It was invaluable in helping us plan and enjoy our week in the Hudson Valley. It is so well written and the descriptions of restaurants, attractions and inns are so personal that it inspired us throughout our trip. We enjoyed our tour of the Hudson infinitely more because of the heartfelt enthusiasm that came through from the book's writer.