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New library books

The following local travel books are available at the Little Turtle branch of the Allen County Public library:

“My Indiana: 101 More Places to See”

By Earl L. Conn

With more than 300 illustrations, this guide has a conversational tone and provides directions, hours of operation and phone numbers. Many sites are free.

“Horse Lover’s Guide to Kentucky”

By Patti Nickell

Through narratives, the reader visits historic racetracks, famous farms and other equine-related attractions. Each entry provides addresses, hours of operation, phone numbers, admission and Web sites.

“Kentucky: Off the Beaten Path Kentucky: A Guide to Unique Places”

By Zoe Ayn Strecker

Visit one-of-a-kind places such as a prehistoric graveyard, Big Bone Lick State Park, and more. Phone numbers and many Web sites are listed.

“Ohio: Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places”

By Carol Zimmerman, George Zimmerman

Experience Amish life; visit the Ohio caverns; and experience many other shops and marketplaces that are not on the highly traveled tourist route.

“Backroads & Byways of Michigan: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions”

By Matt Forster

See 12 carefully planned routes of scenic and historic locales such as wine country, car country, old lumber towns and more.

– Allen County

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