United States Travel & Tourism

Resources in this category:

American Park Network
http://www.americanparknetwork.com/

Vacation planning guides for some of America's National Parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon.

AutoPilot® Trip Planner
http://www.freetrip.com/

"Web-based form creates detailed directions for road trips throughout the USA and Canada. The planner produces personalized itineraries that display, among other things, the fastest route, the most scenic route, ATM machines, motels, etc."

California Deserts
http://www.californiadesert.gov/

A consortium of nine public agencies have collaborated on this guide to the desert wilderness of California and southern Nevada. The guides includes information about the nature of the region (animals, plants, geology), conservation information, rules to follow when you are traveling in the desert, and a trip planner. Desert Voices, an online magazine, is also available here.

A California Vacation Rental Directory
http://acaliforniavacationrental.com/

This specialized site offers listings of bed and breakfasts, cabins, inns and other alternative rental accomodations within the state of California.

DesertUSA
http://www.desertusa.com/

As "an online travel and adventure guide to the American Southwest, DesertUSA's purpose is to provide a tool for discovery -- a publication which entertains, educates, and explores with our readers, the beauty, life and culture of the North American deserts.

To this end, DesertUSA contains images, stories, movie and audio clips, virtual reality tours and hard data about, virtually any desert-related topic: plants, animals, geology, cultural and natural history, recreation, parks, cities, travel and people."

Experience Washington
http://www.experiencewashington.com/

Travel information for visitors to the state of Washington. Includes information on cultural attractions, outdoor activities, festivals & events, regions, cities, and famous places. Links to visitor and convention bureaus and other organizations that can provides travel and accomodation information.

Florida History Internet Center
http://www.floridahistory.org/

History and travel and tourism information about the state of Florida. Includes The Floridians, an interactive textbook about Florida history. Also has free experts to answer Florida-related questions, free Florida photographs and materials, and travel guides.

History Travel.com
http://www.historytravel.com/

An online guide to historical sites, destinations and hotels in the United States, including travel tips and weekly feature destinations organized by historical topics. Browse by desination or search.

The Music, Culture, and Food of New Orleans
http://www.gumbopages.com/neworleans.html

For anyone planning to visit the "crescent city", this page is a must. Information to help the traveler navigate cuisine, music, carnival, culture, lodging, even to learn the distinctive New Orleans pronunciation is here.

Nantucket Historical Association
http://www.nha.org/about/index.html

The mission of the Nantucket Historical Assocation is to preserve and interpret the history of Nantucket Island using its many varied resources: the NHA Research Library and its archives of primary materials, the historic artifacts and other collections on display in exhibits and stored by the Assocation, and the preservation of The Whaling Museum and other historic sites on Nantucket Island.

National Geographic Destination Guide
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/destinations/

"In the Destination Guide, you'll find in-depth information about U.S. and Canada hot spots, including city and park highlights, driving tours, bird-watching tips, Web links, and much more." Browse by alphabetically or by region or state.

PackYourGear
http://packyourgear.com/

If you are planning a quick getaway camping trip or a long-dreamed-for National Park vacation, then PackYourGear.Com has the resources to get you started. Included are an extensive campground directory, tips for camping, packing lists, camping recipes, and a national parks database.

The Pennekamp Page
http://www.pennekamp.com/index.html

"Welcome to the Pennekamp page! THE web site in Key Largo for diving, snorkeling, fishing, and other attractions! This page is locally produced, so you'll find it's information focuses specifically on Key Largo, Pennekamp Park and the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the nation's first UNDERWATER park! Formed in the 1960's, Pennekamp Park represents over 100 square miles of mangrove shoreline, grass flats, and of course our famous coral reef." In addition to specific information about scuba diving at Key Largo, this site also has some general safety and instructional information about scuba diving.

Planet BNB
http://www.planetbnb.com/

Search all fifty states and select cities of interest to find links to bed and breakfasts in the area. Explore the section on Lighthouse Bed and Breakfasts and Romantic Bed and Breakfasts. Email the site to suggest other bed and breakfast establishments.

Roadfood
http://www.roadfood.com/

Roadfood provides information about local eateries along the highways and backroads of America. Site includes reviews and locations.

Roadside America
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/

A window into the somewhat tackier (but fun!) side of American life, this site points the way toward virtually every weird or wacky American attraction lining America's highways.

RoadTrip America
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/index.htm

In addition to travel resources, RTA provides advice on how to work on the road and how to stay connected to the Internet while traveling. RTA provides tips for solo travelers, couples, disabled travelers, international visitors, and families traveling by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or recreational vehicle. The Great American RoadTrip, RTA's interactive forum, is a community where road trippers share and seek advice and inspiration.

Stately Knowledge
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/

Need to know the capital of Alabama? Want to know which hockey teams are in California? How about the size of Montana? You can find all of that information here. This Internet Public Library resource lists official state sites for state government, library, historical society, museum, archives, parks, travel and tourism, kids, and the most interesting facts and people associatied with each state.

Travel Wisconsin
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/

Travel Wisconsin is produced by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism and provides maps, links to activities, places to visit, 360-degree panoramas of attractions, and seasonal information.

Travel.State.Gov
http://www.travel.state.gov/index.html

The U.S. Department of State's site for travel to and from the United States.

U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs
http://travel.state.gov/

Travel information from the U.S. Department of state, for those journeying to and/or from the United States. Includes passport and visa information, travel warnings, travel publications, travel health information, U.S. embassy and consulate information, and a FAQ.

Vegas.com
http://www.vegas.com/

This site features everything you would want to know about visiting or living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Virginia Wind
http://www.virginiawind.com/

"The primary focus of Virginia Wind is to be the best resource of information regarding motorcycling in Virginia. In addition, we wish to promote motorcycle awareness, a positive image of the Virginia motorcyclist, and responsible political activism as it relates to motorcycling."

Zagat.com
http://www.zagat.com/

Online version of the popular restaurants guides. Directory and reviews of restaurants in major United States cities and selected states. Within each city, restaurants are organized and ranked by a variety of criteria, including neighborhood, type of cuisine, food ranking, popularity, quality of service, and cost.