Free Tours, Museums and Sites in America (Southern States Series) [Paperback]

Lee Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Southern States Series | Publication Date: July 2003

This book describes the tours, museums and sites in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas that are FREE. This book shows where learning and fun come together and provides a relief from high priced vacations. Among the tours, museums and sites one can experience are: Wine & Brewery Tours, Food Tasting Tours, Automobile Plant and Mfg. Tours, Farm & Ranch Tours, Driving Tours of Famous Homes, Art Museums, Science Museums, Transportation Museums, Cultural Museums, National Monuments and Historical Sites, Zoos and Botanical Gardens.

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The Mission Statement of the author, Lee Ellis is that he is dedicated to the enrichment and entertainment of his readers' lives by providing a trusted source of travel and tourism information.

About the Author

Mr. Ellis lives in River Falls, Wisconsin and enjoys traveling so much he decided to write a book about his experiences. He decided to write about tours, sites and museums that are free because it offers a relief from high priced vacations and gives an opportunity to everyone to see sites that show America's unending story of exploring and discovery.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 301 pages
• Publisher: Americana Group Pub (July 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966796195
• ISBN-13: 978-0966796193
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,910,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finding freebies, July 21, 2003

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This review is from: Free Tours, Museums and Sites in America (Southern States Series) (Paperback)

Wisconsin-based author Lee Ellis knows that the only thing better than cheap is free. That premise is embraced by budget travelers, who will enjoy his new book, "Free Tours, Museums and Sites in America: Southern States Series." This edition covers all sorts of sightseeing in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, organized in alphabetical order by cities within state chapters. The book offers good free-admission finds such as the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine, the Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art in Fort Worth and the Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio's Brackenridge Park.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Specifically for those seeking economical travel advice, August 11, 2003

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This review is from: Free Tours, Museums and Sites in America (Southern States Series) (Paperback)

Compiled and written by Lee Ellis, Free Tours, Museums, And Sites In America: Southern States Series is a solidly presented guide designed specifically for those seeking economical travel advice and entertainment suggestions in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. From zoos and botanical gardens, to wine and brewery tours, to national monuments, to scenic overlooks, to natural history museums, and more, this is a straightforward compendium of places to visit (complete with addresses, telephone numbers, brief descriptions, and other basic information), Free Tours, Museums, And Sites In America: Southern States Series is an excellent and recommended resource for planning vacations, road trips, and for anyone living in these fine southern states wanting to see something special during a day trip excursion, a weekend adventure, or an extended holiday experience.