Travel Information

US Maps
This site contains all American cities and states in detailed maps. It is even possible to plan a transcontinental route or to get a detailed description on how to find your way around in any city. Just type in your location and the location of the destination.
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py or
http://www.mapquest.com

Hotel guides for the USA
http://hotelguide.net/#north_america or
http://www.hotelstravel.com/us.html

National Parks
A nice informational site about the US national parks, monuments and historic places
http://www.nps.gov

Citylink
A great site with links to informational sites about most cities within the United States. http://www.usacitylink.com

Route 66
This site is not one of the most colorful, but is has a lot of information on the “mother road” and boasts many links around this topic.
http://www.historic66.com

US City E-Packets
Preparing for any trip within the US is better and easier with the help of an instant E-packet. The E-packet delivers by email insider tips and other great information about what to do and see, where to stay, where to eat, discounts/coupons, and other time-saving and valuable recommendations about your visit to the following cities: Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu and around 40 other destinations. It’s FREE!
http://www.travelpackets.com

USA Tourist Information
General Information about anything tourists might like to know. All information is given in English, German, French, Spanish and even Japanese! You can learn anything about car and Harley Davidson Rentals, learn about Fun Events, make hotel reservations, chat with other tourists and read the monthly newsletter. The site even offers a free screensaver and wallpapers. Find out more at
http://www.usatourist.com

Train travel
It is a little known fact that it is possible to travel through the US quite comfortably by train. AMTRAK does not serve all regions, but it is slowly getting more popular again.
http://www.amtrak.com