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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sampling local wines from family-owned vineyards in Martinborough, to exploring Waipoua Forest with Maori guides, and stargazing among the dunes bordering Medlands Beach. Build a trip to remember with Lonely...

Lonely Planet's Journey North Coast 500 brings you closer to the culture and history of one of the world's great adventures. Feast on fresh seafood from local villages, explore subtropical gardens, and kayak across lochs, using our expert travel writers, detailed maps, and insightful tips to ensure you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip. Lonely Planet's Journey North...

Lonely Planet's Experience New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences from feasting on indigenous Maori foods in the Bay of Plenty, to discovering Auckland's urban thrills atop the Sky Tower and...

Inside Lonely Planet's Central America Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Eating and drinking in Central America - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from searching for sunken ships and American crocodiles at Banco Chinchorro, to sipping tropical drinks at a beach club in Tulum, and seeing some of the finest examples...

Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Japan reveals incredible escapes—with maps—so you can experience the freedom of the open road. Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Japan that range from 1-day escapes to multi-week adventures. Delight in devouring bowls of hearty ramen and delicious sushi, explore majestic temples and shrines, and immerse yourself...

Lonely Planet Fiji by Anirban Mahapatra, Chantae Reden, and Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveals all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Fiji. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from snorkelling with blacktip and whitetip reef sharks in Kuata, to hiking the wilderness trail of Lavena Coastal Walk to find beautiful hidden beaches, and visiting...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to New Orleans - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From strolling the crypts at Lafayette Cemetery No...

Colourful themed trails get readers under the city’s skin to discover amazing facts and intriguing tales that aren’t on the tourist routes. Find out where you can try Pokémon food, meet a giant robot, come face-to-face with a toilet ghost, and lots more! For kids aged 8+ Lonely Planet Kids City Trails - Tokyo is perfect for young explorers eager...

Travel the world from the comfort of your kitchen! From taco carts and noodle stalls to hawker markets and gelaterias, it's on the street that you'll find the heart of a cuisine and its culture. From the people who have been delivering trustworthy guidebooks to every destination in the world for 40 years, Lonely Planet World's Best Street Food is...

In this Australia and New Zealand follow-up to our original Wine Trails, we introduce secret gems in destinations such as the Clare Valley, Margaret River, Hawkes Bay, Tamar Valley, Matakana, and Marlborough. In-the-know, regional wine experts introduce each destination. Winemakers offer personal insights into which wines to taste. Features detailed itineraries and the best places to stay.

For the first time ever, Lonely Planet's Best Places to Eat in Every Country has compiled the best dining spots in every country of the world. Our writers know how to sniff out the best food around and our picks favour local, authentic, and atmospheric experiences—whether that means tucking into tasty oysters at a seafood shack in southeast England or...

The second edition of Lonely Planet’s Wine Trails features 52 weekend-long guided itineraries through the world’s most exciting wine regions. This successful series is perfect for travel enthusiasts with a passion for wine. Discover the most interesting wineries, the best places to stay, and where to eat in wine regions near major cities. Winemakers offer personal insights into what wines...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Western Australia Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists, and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Washington, DC City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Washington, DC, so begin your journey now! Features: Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size...

Lonely Planet's Vietnamese Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Vietnamese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order your iced coffee with ease, bargain like a pro at markets, and order smoothly from street food stalls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Victoria Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists, and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Before-you-go...

Lonely Planet's Utah's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Climb to Angels Landing, drive Highway 12, and hike the Narrows; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Utah's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the Lonely Planet's Utah's National Parks National Parks Travel...

Lonely Planet's USA's National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike beautiful Yosemite, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and spot volcanoes in Hawai'i; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of USA's National Parks and begin your journey now! Inside the...

From the bright blue hues of Jodhpur, Rajasthan's medieval metropolis, to the deep purples of Provence's lavender fields, discover the world through a stunning collection of photographs with the first and only travel guide by colour palette. This inspiring book features 400 photographs of amazing destinations and events across a plethora of vivid shades. From the deep reds of Tambopata...

Lonely Planet The World Planning Map provides travellers with all the inspiration needed to plan their next journey. Using a combination of stunning images and insight from Lonely Planet writers, this map will provide travellers with all they need to resolve the dilemma of choosing the next travel destination.

This practical and inspiring guide, the latest in our popular Handbook series, motivates travellers to take a responsible approach to the impact of travelling. Whether you’re looking to reduce your carbon emissions, enjoy a more responsible wildlife-watching experience, harness culinary tourism for good or enjoy an eco-friendly city break, Lonely Planet The Sustainable Travel Handbook has got you covered. Packed...

Don’t let the idea of travelling alone stop you from living out your dreams. Packed with tips and advice for before and during your travels, The Solo Travel Handbook gives you the confidence and know-how to explore the world on your own, whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or a short city break. This practical paperback, developed with Lonely Planet’s...

Discover 60 of the world's most spectacular gardens plus 120 travel ideas to ignite a love of outdoor spaces. Featuring the history of every botanical gem, beautiful photography, and trip planning tips, this uplifting book explores the restorative effects of flora and fauna, and the joy to be experienced from each of the inspiring gardens inside it. Walk spellbinding nature...

A veritable cornucopia of colour and culture - The West Australian The ultimate in tropical travel inspiration - The Sunday Star Times A great gift idea for the ardent traveller in your life - Cream Magazine Explore 150 of the world’s most enchanting islands in this inspirational coffee table book that features beautiful photography, illustrations, and maps. Island hop across...

Escape the nine-to-five and learn how to live and work on the road with the latest addition to Lonely Planet's Handbook series. This practical guide inspires and motivates people to achieve their goal of travelling more, starting a whole new way of living, and creating a flexible work/life balance. Divided into two sections, this informative book firstly explains the practicalities...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Thailand's Islands and Beaches. Discover popular and off-the-beaten-track experiences from visiting Phuket Elephant Sanctuary to feed the rescued elephants, to dining with locals at the vibrant Surat Thani Night Market, and freediving off the north coast of Ko Pha-Ngan. Build a...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Thailand Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists, and practical travel tips. Features include: Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to...

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book

An astonishingly diverse region fused by its prolific wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and remnants of ancient culture, Southern Africa is Africa at its most memorable. Lonely Planet Southern Africa by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, James Bainbridge, Lucy Corne, Mary Fitzpatrick, Brendan Sainsbury, and Trent Holden provides an in-depth exploration of this remarkable region. Discover the vibrant mosaic of Southern Africa, presented...

From Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's South America Planning Map helps you explore with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, and themed lists. With this easy-to-use, full-colour map in your back...

Lonely Planet's Sicily is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Admire the charms of historic Syracuse, explore the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, and experience Stromboli's lava-strewn crater, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Sicily Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks -...

The world’s largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides, and vodka-fuelled nightlife. Lonely Planet Russia provides you with everything you need to explore this expansive nation. Kremlin illustrated highlight Getting your visa Full-colour metro maps Hermitage illustrated highlight

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Queensland Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Before-you-go...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Munich is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Witness luxury at Residenz, sample beer and celebrate at Oktoberfest, and explore the 1972 Olympics site of Olympiapark; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Munich and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Munich:...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Montreal and Quebec City is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life, neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Savour Quebecois cuisine, stroll through Montreal's parks, and explore Quebec City's Citadelle; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Montreal and Quebec City and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Montreal and...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Kuala Lumpur & Melaka is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the views from the Petronas Towers, soak up the past in Merdeka Square, and make a pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves—all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Hobart is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the Salamanca Market's delights, climb the imposing Kunanyi/Mt Wellington, and relax in a sunny beer garden; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Hobart and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Hobart: Up-to-date...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Cabo Verde is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore the spectacular island of Santo Antão, climb Pico do Fogo or lay on a beach on Boa Vista; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Cabo Verde and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely...

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Boston. This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises. From following the Freedom Trail to walk in the footsteps of history, to cruising out to the Boston Harbor Islands...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Athens is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life—neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Marvel at the iconic Acropolis above the city, experience the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus, and sample the local cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Athens and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Athens:...

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the desert's allure in Oman's Sharqiya Sands, dine at the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, and...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's New South Wales and ACT Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists, and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and...

Lonely Planet's New England is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the beauty of the 5000-mile coastline, explore the region's rich history in Boston, and sample the best local cuisine; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's New England Travel Guide:...

Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swill a beer at Oktoberfest, drive the Romantic Road, and wander through the Black Forest; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Munich, Bavaria and the Black Forest...

Lonely Planet's Middle East is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wonder at the enchanting Petra, visit Ancient Egyptian sites and explore the ruins of Persepolis – all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top Picks –...

Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful European phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for directions to the best beaches, learn about local history and culture, and navigate menus like a local – all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in...

Lonely Planet's Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike through Cirque de Mafate, relax in waters off Denis Island, dive to the rock formations off Mauritius; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Mauritius, Reunion and Seychelles Travel...

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet's Madrid City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory....

Lonely Planet's Madagascar is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot chameleons and lemurs in national parks, haggle like a local in Antananarivo, and snorkel incredible coral reefs; get close to gorillas in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely...

Lonely Planet Lao Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels, featuring the most relevant and useful Lao phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Get recommendations for local dishes and directions to historic sights, all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of...

Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in the Amazon Jungle, climbing...

This lip-smacking compendium of quirky and tasty snacks from around the world features sweet, crunchy, chewy, and salty treats like you wouldn't believe. Do you dare to dig in? From cheese and onion flavoured chocolate bars in Ireland, to salted egg popcorn in Taiwan, and bacon gumballs in the USA, Snacks Around the World is packed with fun facts, awesome...

Lonely Planet Kids My Holiday Scrapbook invites kids to collect and preserve their amazing adventures. This fun and interactive scrapbook provides a special place for kids to gather and store mementoes from their travels. There’s plenty of space to stick in tickets, photos, and other souvenirs collected from any trip. This scrapbook includes a page of stickers and a pouch...

What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies to reading a map and even escaping quicksand! Bear Grylls eat your...

What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people with this dynamically illustrated and informative guide, with 48 colourful pages packed to the brim with graphs and charts about the world in which...

Get ready to explore airports inside and out in this jam-packed activity and sticker book! Design your own passport, get through the runway maze, colour in a futuristic airport, unscramble anagrams, fill the skies with aeroplane stickers and much more. With over 200 stickers, bright illustrations and amazing facts about airports around the world, this is the perfect way to...

Bring the Spanish language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words - Spanish features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied by a bold...

Bring the French language to life for the whole family with these 50 double-sided flash cards. Inspired by our First Words books, they make learning a new dialect even more fun. With images on one side and text on the other, adults and children can test themselves against family and friends. From Lonely Planet Kids, these First Words - French...

Get ready to travel across the world and back into history, to meet some of the world's greatest explorers in this big fun, fully illustrated reference book. Readers will learn about both famous—and these days sometimes controversial—names, such as Columbus, Magellan, and Roald Amundsen, plus little-known ones, from a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. These include Jeanne Bare, the...

Create Your Own Camping Activities, the follow-up to Lonely Planet Kids' Create Your Own Vacation Games, is packed with over 80 ideas for the best camping games, crafts, and activities. There are suggestions for fun things to do throughout the entire trip, whether you're in the tent or on the road, around the campfire or at the picnic table, as...

Secrets, stories and other cool stuff await in this engaging book about Sydney that's seriously streetwise. Discover the real Sydney with its colourful, themed trails that take readers beneath the surface of the city to uncover amazing facts and intriguing tales not found on the typical tourist routes. Find out where you can feed 'fish and chips' to a pelican,...

A crate has arrived and it's packed with scientific objects from all around the world! Can you assemble them in time for the museum's big opening? Among the spectacular pop-ups to build are a Mars rover, a Watt steam engine, the Wright Flyer, a robotic arm and a human skeleton. In Lonely Planet Kids Build Your Own Science Museum, budding...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. New York City, here we come! Did you know that New York City is home to one of the first playgrounds in the United States, or that the highest point in the city is 100...

Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to do on a Walk

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Jordan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from seeing the magnificent Rose City of Petra, to learning about Jordan's past through the ancient art of mosaic making, and bathing in the mineral rich waters of the Ma'in hot springs....

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences, from visiting Georgia's Truso Valley for a hike past majestic scenery, to riding a cable car to the tiny village of Tatev, and seeing Tsminda Sameba Church in the...

Although you can get by in Thailand without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Thai is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Search for amazing street food among Bangkok's night markets,...

Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Norwegian is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Book a table at an exciting new restaurant, get...

Although you can get by in Finland without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Finnish is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Ask where to find the best cocktail in Helsinki,...

Lonely Planet's Experience Wales travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Roam castle ruins on the Gower, slurp Atlantic Edge Oysters in Angle Bay, mountain bike in the wilds of Brechfa Forest - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. Inside Lonely Planet's Experience...

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip. Discover amazing local experiences, from digging into a slice of pizza rossa at Panificio Passi in Testaccio, to admiring the Vatican's showpiece basilica from St Peter's Square, and watching...

Lonely Planet's Experience England is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Take a jaunt through the picturesque Cotswolds, explore London's breathtaking history museums, and get lost in a stately home—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover England's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience England: Unique experiences to string together an...

Lonely Planet's Experience Australia is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at the sunset at Uluru, discover spectacular Sydney Harbour, and dive in the Great Barrier Reef—all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Australia's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Australia: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip...

Lonely Planet Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you...

Lonely Planet Dutch Phrasebook & Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Dutch phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Understand art and culture, and ask for directions with confidence—all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever...

Lonely Planet's Crete is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wander the winding streets of Hania's charming old town, explore the mysteries of Knossos, and swim in Elafonisi's turquoise waters; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Crete Travel Guide: Lonely Planet's Top...

Lonely Planet's Chile and Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike through winding forests to the mountain spires of Las Torres; watch the sunset turn the Valle de la Luna into intense shades of colour; and see the giant statues...

Lonely Planet's Botswana and Namibia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Spot jackals in Etosha National Park, explore the German colonial town of Luederitz, or marvel at mighty Victoria Falls, all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Botswana and Namibia Travel Guide:...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Boston. Discover Boston's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from following the Freedom Trail to see where history unfolded and stargazing with astronomers at the Coit Observatory, to indulging in oysters, clam chowder, and...