This book is a fascinating history lesson and a road map for a cultural celebration of America. It is the first book to introduce travellers to the nation solely through the spectacular kaleidoscope of America`s most treasured traditions, pastimes, and possessions. Featured sites include the Little League World Series, the Corn Palace in South Dakota, Death Valley, Graceland, Groundhog Day, the Army-Navy Football Game, the Soap Box Derby, the Harley-Davidson Factory, Polka Fest, the Statue of Liberty, the Iditarod, Disneyland, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Miss America Pageant, Kitty Hawk, a Native American Pow Wow, the Indy 500, monster truck rallies, pie baking contests, and the Ringling Bros. Circus. Each destination is described in a lively narrative sketch which includes the history and special appeal of the location, as well as a practical review of what to see and do.