Introduction<br >America on Wheels introduces a brand-new lodgings<br >rating system--one that factors in the latest trends<br >in travel preferences， technologies， and amenities<br >and is based on thorough inspections by experienced<br >travel professionals. We rate establishments from<br >one to five flags， plus a unique rating we call Ultra， a<br >special award reserved for only a handful of out-<br >standing properties in each category. Our restaurant<br >selections represent the ethnic diversity of today s<br >dining scene and are categorized with symbols ac-<br >cording to their special features， ambience， and<br >services available. In addition， the series provides<br >in-depth sightseeing information， including driving<br >tours and best-of-the-state highlights.<br >State Introductions<br >Coverage of each state in the America on Wheels series<br >begins with background information that will help<br >familiarize you with your destination. Included is a<br >summary of the state s history and an overview of its<br >geography， followed by practical tips that we hope<br >you will find useful in planning your trip--what<br >kind of weather to expect， what to pack， sources of<br >information within the state， driving rules and regu-<br >lations， and other essentials.<br > The "Best of the State" section provides you with<br >a rundown of the top sights and attractions and the<br >most popular festivals and special events around the<br >state. It also includes information on spectator<br >sports and an A-to-Z list of recreational activities<br >available to you.<br >Driving Tours<br >The scenic driving tours included guide you along<br >some of the most popular sightseeing routes. Every<br >tour is keyed to a map and includes mileage informa-<br >tion and precise directions， refreshment stops， and，<br >for longer tours， recommended places to stay.<br >The Listings<br >The city-by-city listings of lodgings， dining establish-<br >ments， and attractions together make up the bulk of<br >the book. Cities are organized alphabetically within<br >each state. You will find a brief description or "pro-<br >file" for most cities， including a source to contact for<br >additional information. Any listings will follow.<br >TYPES OF LODGINGS<br >Here s how we define the lodging categories used in<br >America on Wheels.<br >Hotel<br >A hotel usually has three or more floors with eleva-<br >tors. It may or may not have parking， but if it does，<br >entry to the guest rooms is likely to be through the<br >lobby rather than directly from the parking lot. A<br >range of lodgings is available (such as standard<br >rooms， deluxe rooms， and suites)， and a range of<br >services is available (such as bellhops， room service，<br >and a concierge). Many hotels have a restaurant or<br >coffee shop open for breakfast， lunch， and dinner;<br >they may have a cocktail lounge/bar. Recreational<br >facilities may be available (such as a swimming pool，<br >fitness center， and tennis courts).<br >A motel usually has one to three floors， and many of<br >the guest rooms have doors facing the parking lot or<br >outdoor corridors. A motel may only have a small，<br >serviceable lobby and usually offers only limited<br >services; the nearest restaurant may be down the<br >street. A motel is most likely to be located alongside<br >a highway or in a resort area.<br >Inn<br >An inn is a small-scale hotel or lodge， usually in an<br >older building that may or may not have been<br >designed for lodgings， and it is often located in<br >scenic surroundings. An inn should have a warm，<br >