What can you do when you only have time for a weekend getaway? Or you are on a business trip and can only manage an extra day or so to see the sights? The New York Times 36 Hours (2011): 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada is the book for you.

"The New York Times has been offering up dream weekends with practical itineraries in its popular weekly "36 Hours" column since 2002. The many expert contributors, experienced travelers, and accomplished writers all have brought careful research, insider's knowledge, and a sense of fun to hundreds of cities and destinations, always with an eye to getting the most out of a short trip.

In this book, theTimes and TASCHEN bring together updated and new versions of "36 Hours" columns in 150 U.S. and Canadian locations, from the great urban centers on everyone’s travel list to surprising locales with undiscovered character and charm." (Syndetics)

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