Books by Amy Bizzarri

The Best Hits on the Blues Highway: Nashville to New Orleans on Route 61

by Amy Bizzarri

The legendary Blues Highway has played a key role in the lives of countless musicians. Running from Nashville, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana, there’s music around every bend. The greatest blues singers, rockers, and country wailers have all traveled this fateful road, U.S. Route 61. From the two-room home where “the King” was born to the original Heartbreak Hotel to the crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the devil for fame, every stop has a story to tell.
Inspiring, practical, and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along America’s Blues Highway that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, road trip expert and author of the bestselling guide to the Mother Road, The Best Hits on Route 66, provides a comprehensive list of 100 unique stops that you’ll want to take a moment to explore as you journey along the fascinating, 730-mile route from Nashville to New Orleans.
Experience its world-famous music landmarks, tucked-away locations, and one-of-a-kind stops. Travel one section at a time or plan an extended trip along the entire route.

Lonely Planet Florida 10 (Travel Guide)

by Amy Bizzarri, Regis St. Louis, Adam Karlin, Jennifer Edwards, David Gibb, Andy Ward, Terry Ward

Lonely Planet's Florida is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the state has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Sip a pina colada poolside, catch an unforgettable concert in a Miami club and experience the thrills of Universal Orlando Resort; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Florida Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Theme Park Trip Planner

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, family travelers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Covers Miami, the Everglades, Biscayne, Florida Keys, Key West, the Gold Coast, the Treasure Coast, Walt Disney World, Orlando, the Atlantic Coast, Tampa Bay, the Gulf Coast, Big Bend and more!

About Lonely Planet:

Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

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111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss Revised & Updated (111 Places in .... That You Must Not Miss)

by Amy Bizzarri

The ultimate insider's guide to Chicago, fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 170 titles and 1 million copies in print worldwide Appeals to both the local market (9,5 million people call Chicago home) and the tourist market (over 60 million people visit Chicago every year!) Chicago. City of the Big Shoulders. What started off as a small fur-trading settlement is today a bustling metropolis. Once considered the "hog butcher of the world, stacker of wheat, player with railroads and the nation's freight handler", Chicago's colorful past remains hidden in the nooks and crannies of this wonderful windy city.
Adventures await, from the glamorous to the gritty. Sip dirty martinis in an elegant, underground, 1920's bank vault. Paddle a kayak down the infamous Bubbly Creek of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. While away an afternoon in a salt cave, or smoke a classic cigar in the oldest family-run tobacco shop in the U.S. Snorkel a 32-acre, limestone sheet shoal, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the Midwest. Dine outdoors in a 23rd floor Beaux-Arts cupola overlooking the Chicago River. Whether you're an out-of-towner or a diehard Chicago dweller who thinks you've seen it all, these 111 hidden places are waiting for you to discover them.

The Best Hits on Route 66: 100 Essential Stops on the Mother Road

by Amy Bizzarri

Inspiring, practical, and entertaining, this is the premier guide to all the off-the-radar stops along America’s Mother Road that you simply must not miss. Author Amy Bizzarri, a Route 66 expert and enthusiast, provides a comprehensive list of 100 unique stops that you’ll want to take a moment to explore as you journey along the highway’s 2,500 miles.
The Best Hits on Route 66 also includes specialized itineraries with themes that make it easier than ever to plan a road trip to remember. Check out:
- Gearhead's Guide to Route 66
- Hollywood on 66
- Native American History on Route 66
- Mother Road for Music Lovers
- The Mother Road with Kids
- Natural Wonders of Route 66
- Speedy 66: Chicago to Santa Monica in Six Days
- and Supernatural 66

111 Places in Chicago That You Must Not Miss

by Amy Bizzarri

Explore the Windy City in an entirely new way with this unique and newly updated guide to 111 compelling places that may surprise even native Chicagoans. Adventures await you, from the glamorous to the gritty.

Chicago is the City of the Big Shoulders. What started off as a small, fur-trading settlement is today a bustling metropolis. Chicago’s colorful past remains hidden in the nooks and crannies across this wonderful, modern city.

This fully updated edition reveals compelling secrets in places that even native Chicagoans may not know. It invites locals and experienced travelers to explore the Windy City through its people, its history, and its stories.

Adventures await you, from the glamorous to the gritty. Sip cocktails atop an iconic building with sweeping city views, or paddle a kayak down the infamous Bubbly Creek of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Snorkel a 32-acre, limestone sheet shoal, one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems in the Midwest. Or purchase a ten-gallon cowboy hat and take a ride a mechanical pony on your way out of the shop.

Whether you're an out-of-towner or a diehard Chicago dweller who thinks you’ve seen it all, these 111 hidden places are waiting for you to seek out and enjoy.

Lonely Planet Pocket Orlando and Walt Disney World ® Resort

by Amy Bizzarri, Sarah Etinas

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 Orlando & Walt Disney World (R) Resort 4.

This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from shopping in the world's largest Disney store; to rocketing through the dark on Space Mountain, Disney's classic coaster; and meeting classic characters like Mickey, Minnie and Tinker Bell at the Town Square Theater.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Orlando & Walt Disney World (R) Resort 4 travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Orlando & Walt Disney World (R) Resort 4 effortlessly
• Exciting 'Three Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Orlando
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and unique experiences
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Fantasyland, to Harry Potter & the Forbidden Journey, and Jurassic World VelociCoaster
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Covers: Walt Disney World (R) Resort - Walt Disney World (R), The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs & other attractions. Universal Orlando Resort - Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure. Orlando & Beyond - Greater Orlando, Downtown Orlando. Plus day tripsto Universal CityWalk, Volcano Bay, Universal Epic Universe, Kennedy Space Centre, Leogland (R)

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Orlando & Walt Disney World (R) Resort 4.