Moon Handbooks

For more than 30 years, Moon Handbooks have appealed to an eclectic group of travelers, from backpacking students to solo adventurers to families on vacation (and a budget). With expert writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience—and a few new stories to tell.

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Moon Maine

Fifth Edition
Hilary Nangle

Award-winning writer and Maine native Hilary Nangle provides an insider’s view of the Pine Tree State, from the “in” restaurants and grills of Portland to the historic towns and villages of the Acadia Region. Nangle is the perfect tour guide, providing travelers with unique itineraries such as Microbrews of Maine and Lighthouses, Lobster, and L.L. Bean. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Maine has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with details on white-water rafting on the Kennebec River, sailing near Camden, and camping in Baxter State Park, Moon Maine gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Maryland and Delaware

Third Edition
Joanne Miller

Seasoned travel writer Joanne Miller knows the best way to experience Maryland and Delaware, whether it’s exploring the historic sites of Baltimore or soaking up the sun at Rehoboth Beach. Joanne offers itinerary suggestions for every traveler, such as a Civil War Tour and Three Days in Charm City.

Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Maryland & Delaware has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With guidance on visiting Annapolis, strolling on the boardwalk in Ocean City, or hiking on Delaware’s extensive greenways and trails, Moon Maryland & Delaware gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Maui

Eighth Edition
Robert Nilsen

Hawaii enthusiast and veteran travel writer, Robert Nilsen, knows the best ways to experience Maui, from golfing in Lana'i and enjoying the luxury resorts of Wailea to surfing at Hamo Beach. Robert includes unique trip ideas like 7-Days in Maui and Maui's Best Beaches. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Maui has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area and city-centered maps. Complete with details on Lahaina's luaus, Ho'okipa Beach's sail-boarding championships, and Hawaii's largest dormant volcano, Moon Maui gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Maya 2012

Joshua Berman

December 21, 2012 is an important date for the Maya; it marks the end of the Long Count, a 5,125-year cycle of the Maya calendar, and the world’s transition into a new era. Some believe this transition will be peaceful; others warn it will be nothing short of explosive. But there's one thing everyone can agree on: Traveling to the Mundo Maya in the year 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—and it’s not to be missed.

Moon Mexico City

Fourth Edition
Chris Humphrey

Former Mexico City resident Chris Humphrey provides travelers with an insider’s view of the metropolis, from exploring the myriad historical sites packed into the world-famous Centro neighborhood to viewing the renowned paintings of Frida Kahloa, Diego Rivera, David Siquieros, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Humphrey also provides unique trip strategies, including Indiginous Past and Present, and for those with only a few days to spare, A Weekend in Mexico City. Complete with details on visiting the colonial village of Tlalpan, viewing the pyramids of Teotihuacan, or hiking to see Monarch butterflies in forest reserves, Moon Mexico City gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Michigan

Fourth Edition
Laura Martone

World traveler Laura Martone spends summers with her family on Michigan’s Big Bear Lake, and she shares her favorite Michigan experiences, from indulging at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City to exploring Detroit's rhythmic roots and auto museums. Martone provides itineraries for trekking through the Upper Peninsula, touring lighthouses on the Great Lake shoreline, and splurging on a luxury B&B on the popular Mackinac Island. Moon Michigan is packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations. Complete with details on where to ice fish, taste-teste local fudge and go golfing in the Lower Peninsula, Moon Michigan gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Second Edition
Paul Vachon

Born-and-raised Michigander Paul Vachon provides an insider's view of the Upper Peninsula, from the delicious meat-filled pasties the area is famous for to the tremendous natural beauty on display there. To ensure that every traveler finds the trip suited to their individual needs, Vachon also offers carefully designed itineraries such as Best of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, History Comes to Light, and Following the Lake Superior Trail. Complete with details on enjoying the tranquility of Tahquamenon Falls, boating at Indian Lake State Park, and exploring Mackinac Island, Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Milwaukee and Madison

Thomas Huhti

Born and bred Cheesehead Thomas Huhti offers an insider's view of cities Milwaukee and Madison, from the pubs and the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee to the eclectic weekly farmer's market and abundant biking trails in Madison. Thomas provides travel strategies such as 7-Day Best of Milwaukee & Madison, exploring the German and beer-based culture of Milwaukee, and hitting up the often-overlooked outdoors recreation available in Madison. Packed with information on dining, transportation and accommodations, Moon Milwaukee & Madison has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with details on where to polka with the locals, partake in a Friday night fish-fry, or gawk at the revived artist's retreat Ten Chimneys, Moon Milwaukee & Madison gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Minneapolis & St. Paul

Second Edition
Tricia Cornell

Travel writer and Minneapolis local Tricia Cornell reveals the best things the Twin Cities have to offer, from the lakes, theaters, and 70-block sky walkways in Minneapolis to the farmer's market, Broadway shows, and artistic district of St. Paul. Tricia provides travel strategies including A Frosty Day in the Twin Cities, Twin Cities for Next to Nothing and From High Brow to Low Brow: Twin Cities Arts. Packed with information on dining, transportation and accommodations, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul has many options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with details on where to go urban spelunking, gawk at a massive ice palace during the Winter Carnival, or walk across the world's shortest suspension bridge while gazing at the Mississippi, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul

Tricia Cornell

Travel writer and Minneapolis local Tricia Cornell reveals the best things the Twin Cities have to offer, from the lakes, theaters, and 70-block sky walkways in Minneapolis to the farmer's market, Broadway shows, and artistic district of St. Paul. Tricia provides travel strategies including A Frosty Day in the Twin Cities, Twin Cities for Next to Nothing and From High Brow to Low Brow: Twin Cities Arts. Packed with information on dining, transportation and accommodations, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul has many options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with details on where to go urban spelunking, gawk at a massive ice palace during the Winter Carnival, or walk across the world's shortest suspension bridge while gazing at the Mississippi, Moon Minneapolis and St. Paul gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Minnesota

Third Edition
Tim Bewer

Longtime Minnesotan Tim Bewer brings years of traveling experience to the table in Moon Minnesota. Bewer spotlights a great list of travel strategies, such as Best of Minnesota, A Long Weekend in the Twin Cities, and Wacky Minnesota. Bewer covers the Twin Cities' thriving nightlife, including places like Whiskey Junction and Fitzgerald Theater—as well as the recaptured Victorian allure found in Duluth's historic B&Bs. Moon Minnesota gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience, whether it's exploring the old European charm of St. Paul or enjoying the sophistication of Minneapolis.

Moon Montana

Eighth Edition
Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae

Seasoned travel writers Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae share the best ways to experience all that Montana has to offer, from the wilderness of Yellowstone to the rolling prairies of the state's eastern region. Jewell and McRae lead travelers to the highlights of the Big Sky Country with trip ideas such as A Lewis and Clark Expedition and Fishing Southwest Montana. Complete with tips for cross-country skiing at Glacier National Park, observing elk at Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, and finding the best watering holes in Missoula, Moon Montana gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Montana & Wyoming

Carter G. Walker

Freelance writer and editor Carter G. Walker introduces you to the best of Montana and Wyoming, from the towering pines of Montana's Glacier Country to the art scene and high style of Jackson Hole and Cody. A longtime resident of Montana, Walker has plenty of unique trip ideas to offer, including Outdoor Adventures, Native American History & Culture, and Old West Meets New West. Whether you're looking to see bison and elk in Yellowstone National Park or attend the Fourth of July Rodeo in Livingston, Moon Montana & Wyoming gives you the tools you need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Monterey & Carmel

Fourth Edition
Kristin Leal

Journalist and Monterey Bay area resident Kristin Leal offers her firsthand experience and advice on Monterey, Carmel, and beyond, from Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row to the nearby areas of Pacific Grove and Salinas. Leal includes various travel itinerary ideas, such as Family Fun in Santa Cruz, Charmed in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Visit Early California—a guide to the best antiques shops and Mexican restaurants San Juan Bautista has to offer. Complete with expert tips on wandering the redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains, finding hidden waterfalls in Big Sur, and spotting otters at the Elkhorn Slough National Reserve, Moon Monterey & Carmel gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Montréal & Québec City

Second Edition
Sacha Jackson

Writer Sacha Jackson guides travelers to the highlights of Montréal and Québec City, from the trendy bars, restaurants, and festivals of Montréal to the original city walls and historic center of Québec City. Jackson also offers one-of-a-kind trip ideas, like Canadian History 101: Where it Started and Edible Québec: A Foodie Feeding Frenzy. Complete with details on kayaking the Lachine canal, eating your own weight in maple-cured meats in the Laurentians, and participating in the concerts, parades, and sleigh races of the Carnaval de Québec, Moon Montréal & Québec City gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Moscow and St. Petersburg

Jennifer Chater and Nathan Toohey

Moscow-based journalists and editors Nathan Toohey and Jennifer Chater use their experience living in St. Petersburg and as Moscow locals to divulge the mysteries of an area hidden from the Western world for nearly 70 years, from exploring Moscow's 24-hour nightlife, museums, festivals and shopping districts to traversing St. Petersburg's canals, palaces and imperial architecture. Toohey and Chater provide suggestions for travelers combining both cities in one visit, along with itinerary ideas, such as a Soviet Flashback in Moscow and the Imperial Grandeur of St. Petersburg. Moon Moscow and St. Petersburg is packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations. Complete with details on where to take a troika ride, play billards, or purchase sundries from street traders, Moon Moscow and St. Petersburg gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills

Second Edition
Laural A. Bidwell

South Dakota resident Laural A. Bidwell offers her firsthand experience and advice on Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills–including the Southern Hills, the Badlands, and Keystone. Bidwell provides unique travel strategies such as Best Hiking Trails, Viewing Wildlife, and Fossil Collecting in the Parks, Grasslands, & National Forest. With expert tips on the best dining, shopping, accommodations, and camping, Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon Mumbai and Goa

Janhavi Acharekar

Author and Mumbai resident Janhavi Acharekar shares her firsthand experience on the best of Mumbai and Goa, from Goa's capital city, Panaji, to the Northern and Southern Goa Coasts. Acharekar provides unique itineraries for a variety of travelers, including Mumbai Art & Heritage, Mumbai Weekends, and Goa Beach-Hopping. Including expert advice on exploring Portuguese heritage and architecture, viewing historical museums and cathedrals, and enjoying regional Indian cuisine, Moon Mumbai & Goa gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert and adventurous travel writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic travel advice, insider travel tips and an essential dose of humor, Moon Travel Guides ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Each travel book is filled with unique trip ideas, easy-to-use maps, and detailed information on sights, restaurants, and accommodations. Moon Travel Guides not only point you in the right direction, they inspire new ideas and adventure. Whether you are seeking a relaxing beach trip to Hawaii, or an adventure travel trip to the rainforests of Costa Rica, Moon guidebooks—and Moon.com—are with you every step of the way. Founded in 1973, the Moon Travel Guides series includes Moon Handbooks, Moon Outdoors, Moon Metro, Moon Living Abroad and Moon Spotlight travel books. Moon is based in Berkeley, California and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.