Resources for Travel in the United States

  • Rand McNally and Company. (2017). Rand McNally Road Atlas 2018: United States, Canada, Mexico. Chicago: Rand McNally.
    • Includes maps of states, provinces, major cities, and US National Parks. There are mileage charts and driving times along with suggested routes for vacationers hoping to incorporate their travel time into the vacation itself.
    • Rand McNally is a prolific publisher of atlases, so this latest edition is popular. An atlas with color maps and pre-routed driving plans helps cut out the time of deciding how to get to different places and gives an overview including relevant information about different locations, further resources, and lodging information.
    • Find your travel destination in the index or table of contents, or look through the suggested driving routes to decide if they will work for the timing of your trip! This atlas can be viewed at the library, in the adult reference section.
    • Online maps: http://maps.randmcnally.com/
  • Edwards, Nick. (2017). Rough Guide to the USA (12th ed.). London: Rough Guide.
    • Using this resource removes the guesswork from planning a domestic vacation, leaving more time for fun!
    • Includes itineraries, photos and maps, hotel and restaurant reviews, and lists of all the best destinations, travelers can plan out a day trip, weekend getaway, or cross country road trip.
    • This book is located in the travel reference section of the library, and can be checked out. It is also available in an e-book format, so it can travel with you!
  • Dailey, Donna. (2009). The Traveler’s Atlas: North America. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
    • Fifty destinations are described and photographed for travelers wanting to know more about vacation options close to home.
    • Includes practical travel advice for each location, color images, and maps that detail well-known and hidden landmarks and parks for anyone planning their next trip.
    • Get ideas or finalize your plans!
    • Find this resource in the travel reference section.
  • Yogerst, Joe. (2017). 50 States, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
    • Search state-by-state (and province-by-province) to find popular, unexpected, and fascinating places to visit on your next vacation.
    • Filled with clear and helpful information as well as photographs and has an index for those who know what they are interested in seeing.
    • This resource is located in the travel reference section.