USA 101 - a Guide to America's Iconic Places

This book is a fascinating history lesson and a road map for a cultural celebration of America. It is the first book to introduce travellers to the nation solely through the spectacular kaleidoscope of America's most treasured traditions, pastimes, and possessions. Featured sites include the Little League World Series, the Corn Palace in South Dakota, Death Valley, Graceland, Groundhog Day, the Army-Navy Football Game, the Soap Box Derby, the Harley-Davidson Factory, Polka Fest, the Statue of Liberty, the Iditarod, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Miss America Pageant, Kitty Hawk, a Native American Pow Wow, the Indy 500, monster truck rallies, pie baking contests, and the Ringling Bros. Circus. Each destination is described in a lively narrative sketch which includes the history and special appeal of the location, as well as a practical review of what to see and do.