Weekend Getaways In Louisiana And Mississippi

Outlines over-night and three day vacations in two of the Deep South's most interesting states, provides addresses, phone numbers, and traveling instructions for lodgings, restaurants, and historic attractions

"This guide book sparks enthusiasm and interest in our state. The reader may want to throw together an overnight bag, tuck in this book under his arm or in a backpack, and head out for what is sure to be a most interesting and entertaining weekend getaway." --The Mississippi Press Mississippi is known for its blues and barbecue, but there are hundreds of other attractions in the state, all within easy reach of the traveler with only a weekend to spare. The Baldwins outline several weekend trips designed for a wide variety of travelers from singles to couples, and families to retirees, all just a short drive from major cities in or near Mississippi. Weekend Getaways in Mississippi includes all the information you need to get to events like the Eudora Welty Film Festival in Jackson, attractions like Tennessee Williams' birthplace in Corinth, or the best spots for blues and barbecue, like the Delta Blues Museum or Abe's Blues and Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale. Getaways include the historic state capital, Gulf Coast beaches, and much more. Specific entries for hotels, restaurants, and attractions list addresses, phone numbers, and instructions for getting there. Let them guide you in your travels. You may discover some hidden treasures of your own along the way.

From the accounts of 18th-century travelers to the interpretations of 21st-century historians, Jumonville lists more than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and government documents that describe the rich history of America's 18th state. Here are references to sources on the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, Carnival, and Cajuns. Less-explored topics such as the rebellion of 1768, the changing roles of women, and civic development are also covered. It is a sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land, the people, and the multifaceted history of the Pelican State. Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover such topics as the environment, the Civil War and Reconstruction, social and cultural history, the people of Louisiana, local, parish, and sectional histories, and New Orleans. It also lists major historical sites and repositories of primary materials. As the only comprehensive bibliography of the secondary sources about the state, ^ILouisiana History^R is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers.

"This guide book sparks enthusiasm and interest in our state. The reader may want to throw together an overnight bag, tuck in this book under his arm or in a backpack, and head out for what is sure to be a most interesting and entertaining weekend getaway." --The Mississippi Press Mississippi is known for its blues and barbecue, but there are hundreds of other attractions in the state, all within easy reach of the traveler with only a weekend to spare. The Baldwins outline several weekend trips designed for a wide variety of travelers from singles to couples, and families to retirees, all just a short drive from major cities in or near Mississippi. Weekend Getaways in Mississippi includes all the information you need to get to events like the Eudora Welty Film Festival in Jackson, attractions like Tennessee Williams' birthplace in Corinth, or the best spots for blues and barbecue, like the Delta Blues Museum or Abe's Blues and Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale. Getaways include the historic state capital, Gulf Coast beaches, and much more. Specific entries for hotels, restaurants, and attractions list addresses, phone numbers, and instructions for getting there. Let them guide you in your travels. You may discover some hidden treasures of your own along the way.

The Pelican State boasts not only museums devoted to art and history, but also to aviation, medicine, and politics. All are profiled here, in the most authoritative guide of its kind available. Through their thorough research, the authors have uncovered many hidden gems along Louisiana's back roads. Among them is the only museum in the United States that presents a history of sulfur mining-Brimstone Museum in Sulphur, Louisiana. Better-known museums include the Cabildo in New Orleans, where the transfer of the Louisiana Territory from Spain to France, and from France to the United States took place in 1803. More than 170 museums offer something for everyone. From the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum and Culture Center in Alexandria to the Port Hudson State Commemorative Area Museum in Zachary, the authors have traveled Louisiana from the north to the south and have found every museum in their path.

Great Escapes: Chicago presents fresh weekend escapes both in and around Chicago. Organized in an innovative format, it dispenses information and advice according to themes including “Eat,” “Play,” and “Learn.” As one of the few guidebooks devoted to weekend escapes from Chicago, Great Escapes: Chicago appeals to residents of Chicago and its metropolitan region desiring quick and inexpensive vacations and reignites interest in nearby Chicago.