Look Up, Rhode Island!: Walking Tours of 12 Towns In The Ocean State - Paperback

by Doug Gelbert (Author)

"An astounding amount of history is served up by brisk, clean writing...particularly attentive to American architecture and conveniently includes a bulleted list of design features to help walkers recognize architectural styles." -ForeWord Reviews.

Rhode Island has towns that were built on a great bay, towns that were built on great rivers, towns that were built on historic roads, towns that were built on shipbuilding, towns that were built on grand seafaring adventures, towns that were built on woven cloth, towns that were built on granite. Heck, Rhode Island even has towns built on rubber.There is no better way to see Rhode Island towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour available in LOOK UP, RHODE ISLAND! WALKING TOURS OF 12 TOWNS IN THE OCEAN STATE.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 Rhode Island walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are.Each of the 12 walking tours in LOOK UP, RHODE ISLAND! 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 America's streets is included.So look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, Rhode Island!

Author Biography

Doug Gelbert has written over 30 guidebooks on such diverse topics as public golf courses, the Civil War, movie filming locations and the best places to hike with your dog. For more information on this title visit the website walkthetown.com.