"A Darth Vader grotesque on a church, a giant chair, the longest escalator in the western hemisphere, a fence forged from War of 1812 muskets, a yet uncracked cryptographic sculpture, the world's oldest continuously operating airport, the only Civil War battleground within the District border, go "behind the curtain" to see the work of an art conservator, have a "close encounter" with one of cinema's most beloved spaceships ... Far from the crowds...

"Organized state-by-state then province-by-province, 50 States, 5,000 Ideas showcases the best travel experiences in every state and province, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sights include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and the list goes on and on. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee; swamp tours in Louisiana; dinosaur trails in Colorado; America's oldest street...

This new edition of our Ireland guide, packed with colour photography, DK's iconic illustrations and detailed maps, has been expertly updated so you won't miss a thing. Reasons to love Ireland: world-class museums, breathtaking scenery, ancient castles and the indefinable craic, what will yours be? See Ireland from a different angle with 38 pages of fresh ideas for exploring the island. A year-long calendar of events in Ireland gives a selection of...