Look Up, New York! - Doug Gelbert - Bog

New York has towns that were founded by the British, towns that were founded by the Dutch, towns that were founded by Americans. New York has towns built in grand mountains, towns built on great lakes, towns built on magnificent rivers. New York has towns built on glass, towns built on salt, towns built on corn starch, towns built on lumber, towns built on flour, towns built on cigars, towns built on whaling, towns built on pumps. Heck, New York even has a town built on a mulberry tree. There is no better way to see New York towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour. A walking tour can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to find subjects to take great pictures? Whether you are visiting a new town or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a New York walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each of the 25 walking tours in LOOK UP, NEW YORK! describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on New York's streets is included. Tours Included: AlbanyAuburnBataviaBinghamtonBuffaloCorningElmiraHudsonIthacaJamestownLockportKingstonNewburghNorth TonawandaOswegoPoughkeepsie RochesterRomeSaratoga SpringsSchenectadySeneca FallsSyracuseTroyUticaWatertownSo look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, New York!