Lonely Planet's New York & the Mid-Atlantic's Best Trips

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Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s New York & the Mid-Atlantic’s Best Trips. Featuring 30 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can journey through the wine regions or explore small roads in postcard-perfect Pennsylvania Dutch Country, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!


Inside Lonely Planet’s New York & the Mid-Atlantic’s Best Trips:

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests

Get around easily - 42 easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip 

Covers New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and more


The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s New York & the Mid-Atlantic’s Best Trips is perfect for exploring New York and the Mid-Atlantic in the classic American way - by road trip!



Planning a New York and the Mid-Atlantic trip sans a car? Lonely Planet’s Eastern USA guide, our most comprehensive guide to Eastern USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.


Looking for a guide focused on a specific New York and the Mid-Atlantic city? Check out Lonely Planet’s New York City and Washington, DC guides for a comprehensive look at all that these cities have to offer, or Pocket New York City, a handy-sized guide focused on the can’t-miss sights for a quick trip.



There’s More in Store for You:

For more road-tripping ideas, check out Lonely Planet’s USA Best Trips guides to New England, Southwest USA, Pacific Northwest, California, Florida & the South, and USA or Road Trips guides to Route 66, San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country, Civil War Trail, New England Fall Foliage, San Antonio, Austin & Texas Backcountry, San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country, and Pacific Coast Highways.



Also, check out Lonely Planet’s European Best Trips guides to Europe, Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Spain & Portugal or Road Trips guides to Amalfi Coast, Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Grand Tour of Italy, Iceland’s Ring Road, Italian Lakes, Normandy & D-Day Beaches, Provence & Southeast France, and Tuscany. 

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet.


About Lonely Planet: 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.