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Blending several topics--inventions and innovations in distilling and transport technologies, tax policy, geography, landscapes, and architecture--this primer and geographical guide presents an accessible and detailed history of the development of Kentucky's distilling industry and explains how the industry continues to thrive.

Deep in the Heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, Kentucky bursts at the seams with stories and friendly inhabitants ready to share a good one. You may have heard the one about the bourbon, or the horses, and don't forget the basketball, but "The Athens of the West" has so many more to tell and even more to experience for yourself. With 100 Things to Do in Lexington Before You Die as your guide, first-time visitors and locals alike will find adventure waiting around every turn. Learn the legend of the oddly named bear that lives in the North Limestone District, or go check out one of the murals inspired by [Prohibition]. Find out how America's Native Spirit is made at Town Branch Distillery, and don't forget to taste a little. Take the family to the Kentucky Horse Park for some time with the Commonwealth's most famous creatures, or hit the links for a unique, allegorical game of mini-golf. Local author Audra Johns Meighan brings her Kentucky enthusiasm to this indispensable guide. With her penchant for storytelling and fun itineraries, you'll be well on your way to checking items off your Bluegrass State bucket list.

Stakes? Check. Silver bullets? Check. Survival guide? If you're brave enough to attend Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, you better believe you'll need a survival guide. Complete with a detailed history of the event, this book is all that stands between you and them.For over 27 years, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has been the pinnacle of holiday events in Orlando. You won't find Mickey there (he's too scared!), but you will find the bloodiest, goriest, most intense thrills of your life. Christopher Ripley pulls back the shroud and tells the history of every HHN event, from the earliest Fright Nights to what to expect in 2016.The fear-filled coverage includes: - Walkthroughs of every house and scarezone in HHN history- Backstories of HHN icons like Jack the Clown and icons-that-never-were like Nathaniel Crowe- Survival tips, crowd levels, maps and wait time graphs, and other tools for making the most of this year's HHN- Behind-the-scenes commentary from HHN notables Mike Aiello, James-Michael Roddy, Jason Surrell and event co-creator Julie Zimmerman- A rundown of houses that never saw the light of day- Lots of "Fun Fear Facts" about little-known HHN momentsGET THE STORIES BEHIND THE SCARES AND NEVER MISS A TRICK!

Stakes? Check. Silver bullets? Check. Survival guide? If you're brave enough to attend Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, you better believe you'll need a survival guide. Complete with a detailed history of the event, this book is all that stands between you and them.For over 28 years, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has been the pinnacle of holiday events in Orlando. You won't find Mickey there (he's too scared!), but you will find the bloodiest, goriest, most intense thrills of your life. Christopher Ripley pulls back the shroud and tells the history of every HHN event, from the earliest Fright Nights to what to expect in 2018 and beyond!The fear-filled coverage includes: * Walkthroughs of every house and scarezone in HHN history* Backstories of HHN icons like Jack the Clown and icons-that-never-were like Nathaniel Crowe* Survival tips, crowd levels, maps and wait time graphs, and other tools for making the most of this year's HHN* Behind-the-scenes commentary from HHN notables Mike Aiello, James-Michael Roddy, Jason Surrell and event co-creator Julie Zimmerman* A rundown of houses that never saw the light of day* Lots of "Fun Fear Facts" about little-known HHN momentsGET THE STORIES BEHIND THE SCARES AND NEVER MISS A TRICK!

If you're brave enough to attend Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, you better believe you'll need a survival guide. And if you've read the Orlando version of this book then you need to see how the event started and how it spread across the globe. Complete with a detailed history of each location, this book is all that stands between you and them. For over 30 years, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has been the globe's premier Halloween event spreading to Orlando, Hollywood, Across 12 US States, Europe (Spain), Singapore and Japan. You won't find Mickey there (he's too scared!), but you will find the bloodiest, goriest, most intense thrills of your life. Skipping Orlando (that's in the other book), Christopher Ripley pulls back the shroud and tells the history of every HHN location around the Universal globe showing how their unique brand of horror is truly a global phenomenon to be reckoned with.Some of the great tales inside include: - Discover how Halloween Horror Nights is now a true global spectacle- Which 12 US states other than California and Florida have hosted HHN haunts- Read all about the two lost years of HHN that are recorded nowhere in the history books or online- How a HHN maze became an actual movie!- How Wrestling and Rock Music have been involved with creating fantastic HHN mazes- How Alfred Hitchcock designed his own haunted house!- How Terror Tram would be a sequel to a maze in the same year!- The 'True-Life' stories of Ghosts haunting the Universal backlot- How 'Flash Gordon' solved a true haunting on the Hollywood backlot- How a Star Wars actor helped design one of the most iconic Hollywood mazes ever- The famous filmmaker who actually worked as a scareactor in his own maze!- Which HHN house recreated an actual building with a 'genuine' local curse on it!?- Which scareactor has been at every year at Hollywood and which icon has been to every domestic and international HHN?All this and more, giving you all the gory details you need about the Horror Nights at Hollywood, Spain, Singapore and Japan!

Join paranormal researchers and investigators, travelers, and authors Shawn and Marianne Donley as they tell you about their experiences at haunted locations in St. Augustine, Florida. They will also provide you with how they got started in the paranormal field and tips they have put together for performing paranormal investigations and research while you are traveling. Since their honeymoon in 2006, they have been going on historical adventures all over this country, and in 2010, they started researching and investigating the paranormal. Shawn and Marianne are also owners of Dark Shadow Ghost Tours and the paranormal location database PANICd.com. You can also tune into their weekly podcast Untold History Revealed or hear their Haunted Spotlight episodes on BTE Radio (BeyondTheEdgeRadio.com) monthly. You can also watch their episodes of "Our Haunted Travels" on the PANICd.com YouTube Channel http: //youtube.com/PANICdVideos

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What happened in 1954 at the Chisca Hotel in downtown Memphis that sparked a worldwide musical phenomenon? How did an eccentric businessman living in a pink mansion invent the first self-service grocery store, forever changing the way Americans shop? Where did notorious gangster Machine Gun Kelly enjoy his final moments of freedom before spending life in prison? Uncover these stories and more tales from a soulful river city in Secret Memphis, a guide that takes you beyond the basics and into the deep waters of Memphis culture and history. As Memphis author Holly Whitfield leads you through the most surprising, intriguing, and marvelous locations in the city, you'll discover places you never knew existed and the unexpected stories behind familiar sites. From a glass-and-steel pyramid on the banks of the Mississippi River to a park populated by bison, from mounds built by Native Americans centuries ago to the birthplace of the Queen of Soul, Secret Memphis unearths this authentic, lively city's mysteries one by one.

Tennessee, extending 500 diagonal miles between Bristol and Memphis, cuts across numerous rock types, from the deformed gneiss of the Blue Ridge along the North Carolina border to the young sediments exposed in the Chickasaw Bluffs that rise 100 feet above the Mississippi River floodplain. The state's more than 1 billion years of geologic history includes continental collisions that built enormous mountains and rifting forces that almost split the ancient continent apart. The geologic processes are still at work in Tennessee, with sinkholes claiming land in areas of limestone, rivers eroding sediment and shifting channels, and some of North America's largest earthquakes occurring every 500 years on the ancient rift faults near Reelfoot Lake. Learn about unusual meteor impact sites on the Highland Rim of Middle Tennessee, the world-famous fossils in the Coon Creek Formation, and the source of saltpeter used for gunpowder in the Civil War. An extensive section on Great Smoky Mountains National Park includes guides to nine roads, some extending in to North Carolina. With Roadside Geology of Tennessee as your guide, explore the geologic significance of many of the stat's natural and historic sties such as Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Harpeth River State Park, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.

Are you excited about planning your next trip?Do you want to try something new?Would you like some guidance from a local?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.Greater Than a Tourist- Mississippi, USA, by Ellycia Villescas, offers the inside scoop on traveling through the state. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books.Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Are you excited about planning your next trip?Do you want to try something new?Would you like some guidance from a local?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.Greater Than a Tourist- Maryland by Amber Montgomery offers the inside scoop on the state of Maryland. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books.Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Are you excited about planning your next trip?Do you want to try something new?Would you like some guidance from a local?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you.Greater Than a Tourist-Crossville, Tennessee, USA, by Linda Shepherd, will offer the inside scoop on visiting Crossville, Tennessee. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books.Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

This volume covers all sections of China, including SARs Hong Kong and Macau and well as Tibet, Nepal, and Japan. It is being released earlier than expected because of two important factors: first, the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal make the information on that country timely. Secondly, all contributors had completed their assignments, and it was ready to be released. All contents are from contributors who have personally traveled to these areas and describes in detail history, geography and adventures experienced.

There's more to Louisville, Kentucky, than meets the eye, and certainly more than just bourbon and horses. Louisville is a destination for its diverse culinary scene, not to mention an arts community that rivals big cities and a world-class parks system. So, if you're planning a trip to the Kentucky Derby or Forecastle, a pair of Louisville staples, 100 Things to Do in Louisville Before You Die will give you the inside track to all the best spots, from popular to obscure, in the Metro area. Discover festivals that garner international attention, ideal places to sip and socialize, historic sites that helped put the city on the map, and plenty of family fun. Written by a home-grown Louisville food and beverage journalist, this guide will help you make the most of a family vacation, romantic getaway, or a weekend with friends. Saddle up, pour yourself a bourbon, and enjoy the ride.

Arkansas's capital city is booming like never before. This second edition of 100 Things to Do in Little Rock before You Die will take you inside the city that locals and tourists love. Little Rock is a healthy mix of educational museums, vibrant restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and unique nightlife. In this edition you'll find new attractions like Keet and Petite restaurant as well as classic staples like Doe's Place. Looking for family fun? Try our water park, Wild River Country, or catch a Broadway show at the Robinson Center Performance Hall. Whatever you're searching for, Little Rock has it! Home to the Clinton Presidential Library, the city hosts millions of tourists each year. Turn the pages to discover Little Rock, then come experience our Southern hospitality!

A drive straight across the Bluegrass State takes nearly eight hours. But that would bypass all the worthwhile distractions between Paw Paw in Pike County and the Kentucky Bend of the Mississippi River in Fulton County. Treasures like Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home that rests inside a Greek-style temple. Or the Jefferson Davis monument rising from a field in Fairview. From rip-roaring barn dances in Rabbit Hash to the silent reverence of the monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani, the Commonwealth is chock-full of timeless landmarks. Join native Kentuckians Cameron M. Ludwick and Blair Thomas Hess as they explore all the amazing and irreplaceable things that make the state one of a kind.

From a lonely carosel ride to a southern vacation destination, the story of Libertyland is as surprising as its legendy roller coasters and as delightful as its memorable characters.Nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, the Libertyland theme park debuted on America's bicentennial: July 4, 1976. The quaint park celebrated America's history, heritage, and culture. Not only was it home to Elvis Presley's favorite roller coaster, Libertyland also offered guests rides on the historic Grand Carousel, exciting shows, gift shops selling handcrafted souvenirs, delicious food, and much more. The park's themed areas--Colonial Land, Frontier Land, and Turn-of-the-Century Land--paid tribute to some of the country's most historically significant eras. From its opening in 1976 until its closure in late 2005, Libertyland was a first roller coaster ride, a first date, a family reunion, a summer job, or simply a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the real world.

UPDATED FROR 2023! Imagine a place where several waterfalls tumble more than eight stories over ancient rock, where you can hike to a mountain vista offering 100-mile views, where countless streams and rivers rush over riffles and cascades through dense verdant forests, where you can traipse past historic pioneer buildings or stand in awe before a rare, majestic elk that haven't been seen in these parts since George Washington's time. The place is real: It's called Great Smoky Mountains National Park. America's most visited national park, more than 10 million people annually enter the vast, sprawling mountainous terrain that crosses Tennessee and North Carolina. But with the large crowds and the park's incredible size of 816 square miles, how can you ensure that you see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That's what Best Sights to See at Great Smoky Mountains National Park answers. With this volume, you'll discover the park's top 10 most popular sights and the best day hiking trails to experience them. Let's start planning your trip now!