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Bezig met laden... A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions (2016)door Doug Alderson
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is a breezy and fun book that explores the history of Florida's tourist attractions, both those now defunct and those still operating. Illustrated with colorful vintage postcards and travel brochures, author Doug Alderson evokes a strong dose of nostalgia for the simpler times of Florida's heyday of roadside attractions. I had assumed that nearly all of these sights had been put out of business by the behemoth Disney World, but dozens indeed have survived, with some converted into state parks, others modified to accommodate changing tourist tastes. As more than half the book is devoted to current attractions, with a map and driving directions to each, this makes a fine guidebook for a nostalgic Florida road trip. ( ) geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Mermaids still perform in the clear waters of Weeki Wachee Springs as they have for decades. The Bok Towers carillon bells, installed in 1929, continue to echo across Iron Mountain near Lake Wales. Monstrous reptiles are ever abundant at Gatorland, Gatorama and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Dolphins continue to leap at Marineland. St. Petersburgs Sunken Gardens is fully restored to its former grandeur, complete with flamingos. You can still drive through a pride of lions at southeast Florida's Lion Country Safari. And nothing speaks of Old Florida like the giant concrete statues at Goofy Golf in Panama City Beach. Many of Florida's classic attractions still exist--and even thrive--in the shadow of mega-theme parks and interstate highways. A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions takes you to these places and more on an unforgettable journey across the Sunshine State. Discover what Florida's golden age of tourism was, and still is, all about-- magical, beautiful and fun! Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)917.5904History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in North America Southeastern U.S. FloridaLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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