Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s New York and the Mid-Atlantic''s Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 27 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Follow the Appalachian Trail, explore Jersey Shore and enjoy the peaceful Catskills. Get to New York and the Mid-Atlantic, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet''s New York and the Mid-Atlantic''s Best Trips:Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-color route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see New York and the Mid-Atlantic''s highlights along the wayLink Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the nextInsider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the carEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish color photography provides inspiration throughoutCovers New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s New York and the Mid-Atlantic''s Best Trips is perfect for exploring New York and the Mid-Atlantic via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.Planning a New York and the Mid-Atlantic trip sans a car? Lonely Planet''s USA, our most comprehensive guide to USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.Looking for a guide focused on a specific city? Check out Lonely Planet''sNew York guide for a comprehensive look at all that this city has to offer, or Pocket New York, handy-sized guides focused on the can''t-miss sights for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You''ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.''Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.'' New York Times''Lonely Planet. It''s on everyone''s bookshelves; it''s in every traveler''s hands. It''s on mobile phones. It''s on the Internet. It''s everywhere, and it''s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.'' Fairfax Media (Australia)