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Great Destinations Hudson Valley Book

A Complete Guide

Evelyn Kanter

Aristocratic estates, extraordinary history, haute cuisine, and Hudson River School painters are just a few of the delights of New York's Hudson Valley. The area is experiencing fantastic growth in both residential and tourist markets; The Hudson Valley Book offers invaluable, timely suggestions on how best to enjoy its treasures. Millions of New Yorkers make day- and weekend-trips to the region: now they have a discerning, opinionated guidebook to lead them!

The Hudson Valley Book offers readers reviews of spectacular cultural attractions, divine dining, fascinating history, and everything else to make the most of a visit to the region. Honest reviews and suggestions for every budget are what make this the best and most comprehensive book in the Hudson Valley -- for vacationers and residents alike. The Hudson Valley Book helps readers pinpoint exactly what to see and do between New York City and Albany.

Author Evelyn Kanter contributes to numerous travel guidebooks, and her freelance articles and photographs appear in Travel & Leisure, Budget Travel, Skiing, Bride's, The New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, and other major newspapers. An award-winning former producer and consumer reporter for CBS Radio and ABC TV News and a Society of American Travel Writers member, she is a lifelong Manhattan resident.

"Having grown up in the Valley, I kept looking for holes in the copy, but I found the book to be comprehensive, organized and well-informed."
--David Landsel, New York Post/Travel

"[author Evelyn] Kanter pulls off a neat trick here: She tells you everything you'd want to know about this historic region's sights, lodgings, and restaurants, etc. ( while still managing to entertain you every step of the way)."
--Ed Wetschler, Diversion Magazine

"New York state's Hudson Valley is rich in natural and historic treasures. Evelyn Kanter knows them well and shares her knowledge and love of the area in this lively, informative guide. She covers everything from historic mansions and museums, fairs and festivals to outdoor sports, lodging, restaurants and shopping. This is the book to take along when you want to make the most of exploring one of the Northeast's special regions.''
--Victor Zak, Travel Editor, Asbury Park Press



$18.95
1-58157-065-1
June 2003
320 pages, 6 x 9, paperback 100 b/w photographs, maps


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