Compass American Guides Series

With their in-depth coverage and beautiful colour photography, our Compass American Guides are the perfect companions for the seasoned traveller. As well as practical travel advice, we offer unbiased hotel and restaurant recommendations, lots of background historical and cultural information to get you straight into the thick of things, and literary excerpts to whet your appetite and evoke the character of the region. This brand new addition to our list is the must-have guide for wine connoisseurs travelling to Oregon, and is part of series covering the beautiful wine regions of the American Pacific Northwest.

Washington Wine Country

by Fodor's and John Doerper

Published 1 June 2004

With in-depth coverage and beautiful colour photography, our Compass American Guides are the perfect companions for the seasoned traveller. As well as practical travel advice, we offer unbiased hotel and restaurant recommendations, lots of background historical and cultural information to get you straight into the thick of things, and literary excerpts to whet your appetite and evoke the character of the region. This brand new addition to the series will include everything the wine connoisseur needs to know to get the most out of a holiday to Washington State's beautiful wine region.

Compass Guide to Chicago

by Jack Schnedler and Fodor's

Published 1 June 1993

Discover Chicago with a "Compass"
Extensive listings of music venues, museums, and theaters
The best restaurants and hotels
Chicago's professional sports teams
Architectural guide with keyed map to the city's prominent buildings
Detailed color maps covering neighborhoods
Rare archival photos
Evocative color images by one of America's leading photographers
"This book would be great to send to anyone coming to Chicago for the first time,
or anyone who left town before Wrigley Field got lights." -- "Chicago
Sun-Times"
"Schnedler's "Chicago" is a well-written, fast-paced guide to one of the
world's great cities." -- "Cleveland Plain Dealer"
"Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss anything." --
"San Diego Magazine"

Compass Guide to the Pacific Northwest

by Fodor's

Published 27 May 1997

Discover the Northwest with a Compass
Over 25 detailed maps to all the regions and major cities
Wine tours of Washington's Yakima Valley, British Columbia's Okanagan Valley,
and Oregon's Willamette Valley
Best of Northwest cuisine from apples to oysters
Detailed reviews of restaurants and accommodations
Exquisite color photography by Greg Vaughn
Traveling between the U.S. and Canada
Skiing, festivals, and local transportation
Historical background about each of the state's regions

"Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this good
should have writing this good. But it does." -- NY Daily News

"Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss a thing." --
San Diego Magazine

Compass Guide to the Southwest

by Fodor's

Published 27 February 1996

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.
Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

Compass Guide to New Mexico

by Nancy Harbert and Fodor's

Published 14 May 1996

Compass Guide to Manhattan

by Gill Reavill, Jean Zimmerman, and Fodor's

Published 5 December 1994

Discover Manhattan with a "Compass"
Witty, insightful text
Spectacular photography and rare archival images
Guide to neighborhoods and the world's finest museums
Reviews of over 100 of Manhattan's best restaurants
Hotels in all price categories, with keyed map
A dozen detailed color maps covering every district
Literary excerpts by Manhattan notables from Henry James to James
Baldwin

Compass Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area

by Barry Parr and Fodor's

Published 13 December 1992

Discover San Francisco with a "Compass"
Detailed reviews of 270 restaurants: from innovative California cuisine
to dim sum palaces and homey corner cafe s
Spectacular photography by two of America's leading photographers
Superbly written text provides an insider's view
Detailed maps to every section of the city
Section on visiting the Wine Country with maps to the wineries
Literary extracts from Mark Twain to Allen Ginsberg
Where to stay, from the best of San Francisco's grand and historic hotels to
the newest chic offerings
"An unbeatable combination of literate writing and superb color photography makes
this a very special reference." -- "Travel Leisure"
" "San Francisco and the Bay Area" by Barry Parr is different from the others
in that the author tackles the 'why' of travel to that city as well as the
nitty-gritty details of where to stay, eat, and visit." -- "Travel Weekly"

Compass Guide to Alaska

by John Murray and Fodor's

Published 11 February 1997

Compass Alaska 2nd ed."The cultural material and the excellent color illustrations make this a reference book you are going to want to keep." -- Maine in Print

Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival imagesTopical essays and literary extractsDetailed color mapsGreat ideas for things to see and doCapsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

Compass Guide to Texas

by Dick J Reavis, Will Van Overbeck, Will van Overbeek, and Fodor's

Published 25 April 1995

Discover Texas with a "Compass"
13 full-color regional, city, and thematic maps
Nightlife and music in Austin, fiestas in San Antonio, rodeos all over
Best accommodations, from big city hotels to dude ranches
Extensive history of Texas and the six flags it's flown
Literary extracts from Texas writers past and present
Best restaurants across the state -- barbecue, Tex-Mex, Cajun, Southwestern,
and New Mexican cuisines
Essays on barbecue, the Border Patrol, and Buddy Holly
" "Texas" presents a lively compendium of history, travel tips, and trivia
guaranteed to enhance a visit to any Lone Star destination." -- "Texas
Highways"
"The more I read "Texas, " the more I liked it." -- "Galveston County Daily
News"
"Reavis's book is a spirited mix of history, culture, and practical information.
Will Van Overbeek supplies the visuals -- slice-of-life stills of characters that
personify Texas." -- "Texas Monthly"

Compass Guide to Oregon

by Judy Jewell and Fodor's

Published 22 February 1994

Compass Guide to Wine Country

by John Doerper

Published 28 May 1996

Compass Guide to Minnesota

by Fodor's

Published 29 April 1997

Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture, and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as
vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting.

Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images
Topical essays and literary extracts
Detailed color maps
Great ideas for things to see and do
Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants

Compass Guide to Boston

by Patricia Dixon and Fodor's

Published 13 May 1997

Discover Boston with a "Compass"
Day trips to Lexington Concord, Plymouth, and Salem
Guide to the Freedom Trail with color map
Museums, theaters, sports, and historic sites at the many local colleges and
universities
Extensive restaurant and hotel reviews, with color photos
Insider info on the best new Irish bars, Italian bakeries, and music clubs
Color photography by "National Geographic" 's Joel Sartore
Literary extracts from Boston authors past and present
"Our whole past book reviewer experience says that no guide with photos this good
should have writing this good. But it does." -- "New York Daily News"
"Good to read ahead of time, then take along so you don't miss anything." --
"San Diego Magazine"