Want to bite the Big Apple? Strike it rich in Las Vegas? Get your kicks on Route 66? Let this jam-packed guide escort you through the land of plenty. From Disney World to Death Valley, the White House to Waikiki, Lonely Planet covers all four corners of all 50 states.

• Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and beyond - details on the country's magnificent national parks
• hot dogs and hot showers - eats and sleeps for every budget
• suggested itineraries and advice for the cross-country trip of a lifetime
• 98 detailed maps to keep you right on track - or off the beaten path