States
Alabama
Alabama Unforgettable
http://www.touralabama.org
The state's official tourism site has listings for every town from
Abbeville to Watumpka.
Alaska
Alaska
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/tourism/
Use the e-form to request an Alaska Vacation Planner.
Alaska Tourism and Travel Guide
http://www.alaskanet.com/Tourism/
A searchable database lists activities, tours, and places to stay.
Alaska Railroad
http://www.akrr.com
Take the train from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage, Denali
National Park, Fairbanks, and beyond.
Arizona
Arizona Guide
http://www.arizonaguide.com
Look up ghost towns, or let the Arizona Office of Tourism suggest
an itinerary based on your interests.
Flagstaff
http://www.flagguide.com
Arizona's four-season mountain city offers a pleasant break from
the desert heat.
Phoenix
http://www.arizonaguide.com/cities/phoenix/
The "golf capital of the world" claims a lower summer Heat Stress
Index than Orlando, Miami, New Orleans, or Dallas.
Best of Tucson
http://www.desert.net/tw/bot/
Use the Arizona Guide for basic tourist info, then come here to find
Tucson's leading restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and entertainment.
Grand Canyon Tourism & National Park Information
http://www.thecanyon.com
What to do, and where to stay, eat, or shop.
Arkansas
Arkansas: The Natural State
http://www.arkansas.com
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has info on
everything from birdwatching to spelunking.
Little Rock
http://www.littlerock.com/lrcvb/
The Arkansas State Capitol is modeled on the U.S. Capitol.
Other attractions include the Arkansas Territorial Restoration
and Villa Marre, a restored Victorian house with period
furnishings.
Hot Springs
http ://www.hotsprings .org
Visit Hot Springs National Park, or browse in dozens of antique
shops in this historic resort town.
California
California Travel & Tourism
http://gocalif.ca.gov
Use the "Regions" page to select guides for a dozen areas.
San Francisco Guide
http://www.sfguide.com
A simple, fast-loading layout saves time in navigation, but the links
in the left column can be hard to read.
San Francisco.com
http://sanfrancisco.com
An alternative guide to the city, featuring the San Francisco Metro-
politan.
San Francisco for Visitors
http://gosanfran.miningco.com
Tour neighborhoods, pick restaurants, and browse Bay Area travel
resources.
Destination LA
http://www.latimes.com/HOME/DESTLA/
The Los Angeles Times produces this city guide.
Los Angeles for Visitors
http://gola.miningco.com
The archive of travel articles dates back to 1997, and you'll also
find scores of Web links.
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.sandiego.org
Come for the San Diego Zoo and Sea World, stay for the beaches
and benign climate.
Legoland California
http://www.legolandca.com
The plastic-block people have cloned their Danish theme park in a
San Diego suburb.
Colorado
Colorado.com
http://www.colorado.com
Drill down from regional maps to city maps, and you'll get a list of
attractions.
Colorado for Visitors
http://gocolorado.miningco.com
Links to Colorado tourist offices, ski areas, parks, and
accommodations, plus biweekly travel articles.
Colorado Vacation Guide
http://www.coloradoadventure.net
Adventure tours, golf, skiing, scenic drives, and pointers to other
Colorado tourism resources.
MileHighCity.com
http://milehighcity.com
A handy directory of things to see and do in Denver.
Connecticut
Connecticut Tourism
http://www.state.ct.us/tourism
Order the free Connecticut Vacation Guide, then head for:
Visit Connecticut
http://www.visitconnecticut.com
Hotels, shopping, and attractions are organized by topic and region.
(Click the "VNE" logo for information on other New England
states.) °
ImBored
http://www.imbored.com/new/index.html
Click any of Connecticut's six regions for a list of things to do
when you're bored.
Delaware
Delaware Visitors
http://visitors.delawareonline.com
The News Journal has put together a well-organized guide to the
First State.
Scenic South Delaware
http://www.visitdelaware.com
Take a 70-minute ferry ride from New Jersey to Delaware's largest
county.
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. for Visitors
http://godc.miningco.com
Articles and links for the monuments, museums, hotels, restaurants,
theatres, transportation, and more.
Florida
Visit Florida
http://www.flausa.com
Tour Florida region by region, clicking links to pages on cities and
towns as you go .
Absolutely Florida!
http://www.funandsun.com
Go to the "Florida Beaches" page and click the map for regional
directories to public beaches and amenities.
Infoguide Florida
http://www.infoguide.com/
Search a database with 15,000 restaurants and 2600 hotels, or
request tee times at 250 golf courses on-line.
Orlando for Visitors
http://goorlando.miningco.com
A guide to Orlando and environs, with links to local theme parks
and the Kennedy Space Center.
Miami for Visitors
http://gomiami.miningco.com
A MiningCo.com site on Miami and Miami Beach, with side jaunts
to other cities in South Florida.
Florida Keys Travel Guide
http ://floridakeys .corn
Pick a key and click for general information and business listings.
Tampa Bay for Visitors
http://gotampabay.miningco.com
Check the "West Coast Wanderer" page when you're ready to
venture beyond Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater.
Georgia
Georgia on My Mind
http://www.gomm.com
Click on any of Georgia's nine tourist regions, or scroll down for
topics such as "African American Culture" and "Fairs and
Festivals."
Insiders' Guide to Atlanta
http://www.insiders.com/atlanta/
When you've finished reading this comprehensive guide, order the
print version to tuck in your tote or purse.
Inside Savannah
http://www.insidesavannah.com
Explore this historic city with articles and photographs.
Hawaii
Hawaii
http://www.visit.hawaii.org
The state's official travel site is a good starting point for planning
your trip.
Aloha from Hawaii
http://www.aloha-hawaii.com
You'll find a little of everything here, including a "Search Hawaii"
database of Hawaiian Web pages.
Hawaii for Visitors
http://gohawaii.miningco.com
Articles and hundreds of Web links to Hawaiian travel resources.
Hawaii: The Big Island
http://www.keycommunications.com/bigisland/
Accommodations, active volcanoes, hiking, and whale watching are
a few of the topics covered here.
Idaho
Discover Idaho
http://www.visitid.org
The Idaho Travel and Tourism Guide covers a state with more
public lands and wilderness than any other in the Lower 48.
Boise
http://www.boise.org
Ski, ride a stagecoach, or attend the Shakespeare Festival in Idaho's
capital.
Sun Valley
http://www.sunvalley.com
When you've had your fill of National Forest campgrounds, enjoy
tour-star comfort at Idaho's classic resort.
Illinois
Enjoy Illinois!
http://www.enjoyillinois.com
Special sections for African-American and Hispanic visitors add
diversity to this state-sponsored site.
Choose Chicago
http://www.chicago.il.org
The Chicago Convention & Visitors Bureau has everything you
need to plan your vacation in that toddlin' town.
Virtual El
http://centerstage.net/chicago/virtual-el/
Tour Chicago by subway and "El" train. This guide lists restaurants
theatres, museums, and so forth at each station.
The Web Wanderer's Chicago Guide
http://www.xnet.com/~blatura/chicago.shtml
Find links to weather reports, entertainment guides, museums and
other sites for Chicago visitors.
Galena/Jo Daviess County
http://www.galena.org
Nineteenth-century architecture is beautifully preserved in U. S.
Grant's hometown on the Mississippi Bluffs, just three hours west
of Chicago .
Indiana
Indiana Tourism
http://www.state.in.us/tourism/
The state's official site is short on info, but you can request
literature with the e-form.
Amish Country
http://www.amish-country.com
On your trip through Northern Indiana, stop in Elkhart to borrow
the free Heritage Trail Audio Tape Tour.
Indianapolis
http://www.indy.org
Get facts on the Indy 500 and more.
Iowa
Iowa
http://www.icvba.org
Click a name on the map for local tourist information.
Des Moines
http://www.desmoinesia.com
What to see, where to sleep, and how to dine in a city once known
as Fort Raccoon.
Amana Colonies
http://www.jeonet.com/amanas/
Visit historic sites in the seven Amana villages, then shop for
furniture, woolens, and other traditional products.
Kansas
Kansas: Simply Wonderful
http://www.kansascommerce.com/0400travel.html
Plan a vacation on-line, or check the calendar of events in
America's middlemost state.
Kansas Sights
http://raven.cc.ukans.edu/heritage/kssights/
Nancy Sween's travel site includes a sing-along chorus of "Home
on the Range."
Experience Kansas City
http://www.experiencekc.com
There are actually two Kansas Cities: a little one in Kansas, and a
bigger one in Missouri.
Lawrence
http://www.visitlawrence.com
The University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University
make this a lively college town.
Kentucky
Official Kentucky Vacation Guide
http://www.kentuckytourism.com
The Bluegrass State has a great tourism site with pages for scores of
cities and towns.
Kentucky Tourism Council
http://www.tourky.com
You'll find all the basics here: sights, hotels, festivals, and more.
Online Guide to Greater Louisville
http://www.louisville-visitors.com
Churchill Downs, site of the Kentucky Derby, is merely the most
famous of Louisville's attractions.
Insider's Guide to Greater Lexington
http://www.insiders.com/lexington-ky/
Sip bourbon, watch the races, and enjoy a smoke.
Louisiana
Louisiana
http://www.crt.state.la.us/crt/tourism.htm
This site divides Louisiana into five regions and offers tourist
information for each.
Louisiana Travel
http://www.louisianatravel.com
Use-the database to find hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds, festivals golf
gardens, and a lot more.
New Orleans Online
http://neworleansonline.com
The lodgings and restaurant database is handy; the history and
attractions pages are equally useful.
Best of New Orleans
http://www.bestofneworleans.com
Gambit Weekly, a local magazine, lists "everything worth knowing
doing, and seeing in the Big Easy."
Cajun Life
http://www.cajunlife.com
South Louisiana claims the nickname "Little France."
Maine
Welcome to Maine
http://www.visitmaine.com
Spend hours (or days) touring Maine before your trip.
Explore Maine
http://maineguide.com/region/
Select a region or town, then click "go" for local business listings
(some with links).
Maine's Coast
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/1465/
Ignore the annoying GeoCities pop-up ads as you tour coastal
Maine in text and pictures.
Lobstennet
http://www.chickadee.com/lobster/
Four towns along the Southern Maine Seacoast are known for
catching lobsters—and visitors.
Maryland
Maryland
http://www.mdisfun.org
"So many things to do, so close together" is an apt tourism motto
for the Free State.
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
http://visit-annapolis.org
"America's sailing capital" is also home to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Beach-Net!
http://www.beach-net.com
Ocean City and other coastal communities are featured here, along
with road directions from nine states.
Tilghman Island
http://www.tilghmanisland.com
Vacation in the middle of Chesapeake Bay.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
http://www.mass-vacation.com
Pick a destination, plan a trip, check winter ski reports.
Boston USA
http://www.bostonusa.com
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau describes more
than 1000 "points of interest" and other items for visitors.
Underground Guide to Boston
http://www.newbury.com/guide.htm
Leam about neighborhoods, body-piercing parlors, and veggie-
friendly restaurants.
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
http://www.berkshires.org
"America's premier cultural resort" is pretty and easy to reach from
Boston or New York.
Cape Cod
http://www.capecodchamber.org
Play golf, go fishing, watch the whales, or have a wedding.
Martha's Vineyard
http://www.mvy.com
Ferry schedules, cottage rentals, and bike paths are a few of the
topics on the island's Web site.
Nantucket Island
http://www.allcapecod.com/nantucket/
"The Timeless Island" is 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast.
Michigan
Travel Michigan
http://www.michigan.org
Don't head for either peninsula until you've explored the Travel
Planner database.
Detroit
http://www.visitdetroit.com
Click the "Visitor's Guides" link to order a free information kit.
The Fabulous Ruins of Detroit
http://www.bhere.com/ruins/
A photographic tour of Detroit's greatest landmarks—some
vanished, some still visible to tourists.
Northern Michigan Connection
http://www.michiweb.com
When you're ready to get away from it all, head for the U.P.
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferries
http://www.sheplerswww.com
Take the boat to the Midwest's most famous resort island.
Minnesota
Explore Minnesota
http://www.exploreminnesota.com
Come for the fishing in 10,000 lakes, stay to shop in America's
largest mall.
©Minneapolis
http://www.minneapolis.org
The Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association
dispenses advice on hotels, sightseeing, accommodations, and
Indian casinos.
Downtown Minneapolis
http://www.downtownmpls.com
Enjoy major-league sports, shopping, music, theater, and
Holidazzle Parades beneath the "skyways."
Uptown on the Web
http://www.writing.org/uptown.htm
The Greenwich Village of the Upper Midwest hosts one of the
country's largest art fairs during August.
Saint Paul City Guide
http://www.saint-paul.com
Minnesota's capital has downtown museums and an annual Winter
Carnival.
Duluth
http://www.cp.duluth.mn.us/~team/
The largest city on Lake Superior is a tourist's delight, especially in
summer.
Mississippi
Mississippi
http://www.decd.state.ms.us/tourism.htm
"The South's warmest welcome" may not be an appealing motto
during August, but don't miss Natchez and other historic towns
during spring and fall.
Mississippi Gulf Coast
http://www.gulfcoast.org/mgccvb/
Attractions here include resorts like Biloxi and the Gulf Islands
National Seashore.
Missouri
Missouri
http://www.missouritourism.org
"Where the rivers run" is the new marketing theme of Harry
Truman's home state.
Show Me Missouri
http://www.show-me-missouri.com
Use the interactive map to explore Missouri's 10 regions.
St. Louis
http://www.st-louis-cvc.com
Use the Visitor's Guide for advice on lodgings, dining, sightseeing,
and local transportation.
Kansas City, MO
http://kansascity.miningco.com
When you've finished exploring the articles and links on this site
check Experience Kansas City" under my listings for Kansas.
Montana
Montana: Big Sky Country
http://travel.mt.gov
Explore 8000 listings of attractions, lodgings, and other tourist
businesses in this state of cowboys, copper miners, and movie
stars.
Montana's Winter Recreation Opportunities
http://www.wintermt.com
Ski, snowboard, roar across Montana in a snowmobile, or even
mush a sled dog team.
Grand Teton Lodge Company
http://www.gtlc.com
Sleep and dine in style during your visit to Grand Teton National
Park.
Nebraska
Nebraska
http://www.visitnebraska.org
Plan a trip here, or use the Electronic Travel Information System
terminals in kiosks at rest areas and other locations.
Welcome to Omaha
http://www.visitomaha.com
The Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters, the Gerald R. Ford
Birthplace, and the Henry Doorly Zoo prove that Omaha has more
to offer than beef.
Lincoln
http://www.lincoln.org/cvb/
Visit the governor's mansion, the roller skating museum, and the
14th-floor observation deck of the State Capitol.
Nevada
Nevada
http://www.travelnevada.com
Go to the chapel, go skiing, go broke at the casinos, or go to
America's newest National Parks.
The Nevada Gambler
http://www.elguru.com
Even if your idea of gaming is an evening of Monopoly, you'll find
useful tourist information here.
Las Vegas
http://www.lasvegas24hours.com
More than 30 million people arrive in Las Vegas every year. You
can avoid many of them by visiting between Monday and Thursday.
Hoover Dam
http://www.hooverdam.com
Tour the "Virtual Visitors Center" to see how a hydroelectric
generating plant works.
Reno/Lake Tahoe
http://www.playreno.com
There was a time when divorce was Reno's biggest industry; today,
the big attractions are golf, gambling, and skiing or boating at
nearby Lake Tahoe.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
http://www.visitnh.gov
Order a free guidebook of 200-plus pages, or explore the state's
seven regions on-line.
Visit New Hampshire
http://www.visit-newhampshire.com
This well-organized commercial site makes it easy to find
accommodations, local tourist offices, and other information.
White Mountain Attractions
http://www.whitemtn.org
View a slide show, or get details on what to see and do amid New
Hampshire's most famous scenery.
ImBored: New Hampshire
http://www.imbored.com/new/mh01 .htm
What to do (and where to do it) when you can't think of anything to
do.
New Jersey
New Jersey Attractions
http://www.go-newjersey.com
Click a category, such as "museums" or "events," to see listings by
city or town.
Virtual New Jersey Shore
http://www.virtualnjshore.com
This site lists beaches, parks, and resort towns along New Jersey's
Atlantic coastline, from Keansburg to Cape May.
Atlantic City Nights
http://www.acnights.com
A guide to casinos, restaurants, nightclubs, and other nighttime
activities, plus a hotel search engine.
New Mexico
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment
http://www.newmexico.org
Hispanic and Indian culture are New Mexico's major draws, with
outdoor activities not far behind.
New Mexico for Visitors
http://gonewmexico.miningco.com
Boise Matthews offers dozens of travel articles and hundreds of
links at her MiningCo.com site.
New Mexico's Cultural Treasures
http://www.nmculture.org
New Mexico's museums, parks, and monuments are covered in
depth, with information on fees and opening hours.
Albuquerque
http://www.abqcvb.org
Use the "self-guided tours" page to map out your stay in New
Mexico's largest city.
Santa Fe
http://www. santafe.org
The sleepy Hispanic town of yesteryear is now a mecca for tourist
artists, and opera fans.
Carlsbad Caverns
http://www.nps.gov/cave/
The world's largest limestone cavern is one of the 83 separate caves
at Carlsbad.
New York
New York State
http://iloveny.state.ny.us
Tour the Empire State's regions, request literature, or even apply for
an official "I Love NY" MasterCard.
Upstate New York
http://www.roundthebend.com
The Adirondacks, Catskills, Finger Lakes, and Thousand Islands are
among the 10 regions covered here.
Western New York Travel Guide
http://www.westerny.com
The Chautauqua Institution and Niagara Falls are two of this area's
popular attractions.
New York Canals
http://www.canals.state.ny.us
Enjoy a sightseeing excursion, an overnight cruise, or a boat rental
on 524 miles of historic waterways.
New York City!
http://www.nycvisit.com
The city's official tourism site is packed with useful info, such as a
Big Apple Bargains" page of attractions that are free or under $10.
New York City for Visitors
http://gonyc.miningco.com
Julie Altebrando's father was a catering manager at the Plaza and
the Waldorf; she follows the family tradition by serving a tempting
menu of articles and links.
NYCTourist.com
http ://www.nyctourist.com
Photo tours of famous sights, hotels, restaurants, shopping,
sightseeing tours, Broadway shows, and Top 10 lists are featured on
this commercial site.
New York City Transportation Maps
http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dot/html/transportation_maps/home.html
Bike routes, borough maps, transit information, and lists of taxi
stands are just a mouseclick away.
Toilets.nyc
http://www.itp.tsoa.nyu.edu/~student/elecpub/kain/
"Where do you want to go today?" isn't just a Microsoft slogan;
it's also the motto of this restroom locator in New York City .
North Carolina
North Carolina
http://www.visitnc.com
Head for the heartland, the mountains, or the coast, then choose a
town for local information.
Visit North Carolina Destinations
http://visit.nc.org
Reach the official tourism sites for nearly 30 cities by using the
links in the drop-down list.
Smoky Search
http://smokysearch.com
The links here point to Smoky Mountain attractions in North
Carolina and Tennessee.
NCDOT Ferry Connection
http://www.dot.state.nc.us/transit/ferry/
More than 2.5 million passengers and 900,000 vehicles reach the
Outer Banks and other coastal areas by ferry each year.
North Dakota
DIRT!
Kirk Samuelson wrote this "Down to Earth Guide to North Dakota"
North Dakota's Most Famous Cities
http://www.kt-web.com/nddirt/cit/cit.html
Visit Antwerp, Dresden, Lisbon, Sydney, and Havana, or 13 other
famous cities without leaving North Dakota.
Ohio
Ohio
http://www.ohiotourism.com
Drill down through the index, or use the search form to locate
information on everything from "Amish" to "Wineries."
Travel Ohio Internet Guide
http://www.travelohio.com
This frequently updated site features events and attractions in 10
regions.
Insider's Guide to Greater Cincinnati
http://www.insiders.com/cincinnati/
Local authors wrote this guide, which is also available as a book.
Greater Cleveland Visitors Guide
http://www.cleve-visitors-guide.com
The Pro Football and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame are two of the
Cleveland area's popular attractions.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Native America
http://www.travelok.com
In addition to a trip planner, this state-sponsored site has a game, an
on-line movie, and a student guide.
Oklahoma City Visitors' Center
http://www.okccvb.org
Attend the Red Earth Festival, and visit the National Cowboy Hall
of Fame.
Bret's Slightly Warped Tour of Tulsa
http://www.ionet.net/%7ebretp/
Take a photo tour of Tulsa, with commentary and links to places of
interest (such as the 60-foot praying hands at Oral Roberts
University, said to be the largest bronze casting in the world).
Tulsa Area Museums
http://tulsaweb.com/MUSEUM.HTM
The Will Rogers Memorial & Birthplace and the Tulsa Air & Space
Center are among the 14 attractions listed here.
Oregon
Oregon
http://www.traveloregon.com
Explore dunes and lighthouses, cattle and sheep ranches, wild rivers
and mountain ridges.
Oregon Coast Travel Guide
http://www.teleport.com/~coastal/
Click on "coastal maps" to plan a trip along Oregon's Pacific
seashore.
Oregon Coast Alterna-Guide
http://www.navicom.com/~andrehage/alternacoast.html
Learn about dunes that sing, glowing sand, and "romantic spots
secluded enough for naughtiness."
Portland Visitor Information
http://www.pova.com/visitor/index.html
Portland is one of America's most livable cities, and it isn't a bad
place to visit, either.
Portland Low-Budget Guide
http://www.hevanet.com/chezxx/low-rent/
Explore the City of Roses for the price of a daisy bouquet.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
http://www.state.pa.us/visit/indexl.html
The Commonwealth, a.k.a. the Keystone State, offers a wealth of
uncommon sights and scenery.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
http://www.800padutch.com
The Amish lifestyle is alive and well in Lancaster County.
Philadelphia
http://www.libertynet.org/phila-visitor/
After you've seen Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, tour the
Eastern State Penitentiary.
Greater Pittsburgh
http://www.pittsburgh-cvb.org
This site is rather skimpy; for accommodations info, see:
Pittsburgh Bed & Breakfast Association
http://www.pittsburghbnb.com
More than a dozen B&Bs are listed for the city and environs, with
photos and descriptions of each.
Gettysburg Address
http://www.gettysburgaddress.com
If you can't wait to see the Civil War battlefield, get an advance
peek with the Webcam on Gettysburg's 393-foot viewing tower.
Rhode Island
Visit Rhode Island
http://www.visitrhodeisland.com
Seven tourism regions are squeezed into America's smallest state.
Visit RI
http://www.visitri.com
Another state guide, this one unofficial.
Newport
http://www.gonewport.com
"America's first resort" is famous for yachting, mansions, and its
yearly Jazz Festival.
Providence
http://www.providencecvb.com
See Waterfire, explore Little Italy, tour the State House, and visit
the Battleship Massachusetts in nearby Fall River.
Discover the Coastal Villages
http://www.coastalvillages.com
Three villages in Rhode Island and three in Massachusetts offer a
taste of traditional life along New England's shores and inlets.
South Carolina
South Carolina
http://www.sccsi.com/sc/
"Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" is the state's trademarked tourist
theme.
Charleston Online Visitors Guide
http://www.charlestoncvb.com
Conde Nast Traveler magazine has named "The Holy City" a Top
10 vacation destination for six years in a row.
The Ghosts of Charleston Tour
http://www.tourcharleston.com
Don't see the ghosts without a guide .
Hilton Head Island Welcome Center
http://hiltonheadisland.net
When you've had your fill of beaches, nature preserves, and golf,
head for the many outlet stores.
Myrtle Beach Live
http://www.myrtlebeachlive.com
Build a sandcastle, fish for 29 species, or choose from 89 golf
courses in or near Myrtle Beach.
South Dakota
South Dakota
http://www.state.sd.us./state/executive/tourism/
Sure, you've got to visit Mount Rushmore and the Badlands_but
not before you've seen the Corn Palace in Mitchell.
Rapid City: Star of the West
http://www.rapidcitycvb.com
Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills; fill your gas tank
before you leave town.
Deadwood
http://www.deadwood.net
The Wild West meets Casino Country in a town famous for Wild
Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp, and Calamity Jane.
Explore Dickinson
http://www.dickinsoncvb.com
Come for the Roughrider Days; stay for the Ukrainian Festival,
Dinosaur Museum, and Assumption Abbey.
Tennessee
Tennessee
http://www.tourism.state.tn.us
Take an on-line tour or request a free vacation planner.
Rod's Guide to the Smoky Mountains
http://www.rodsguide.com
Hiking, fishing, crafts, events, cabin rentals, and weddings are some
of the topics covered here.
Tennessee's Backroads
http://www.tennweb.com/tnbkrds/
Visit the home of Tennessee sour mash whiskey and the Tennessee
walking horse.
Chattanooga
http://www.chattanooga.net/cvb/
The Tennessee Aquarium, Civil War Museum, and riverboat
Southern Belle are a few of Chattanooga's attractions.
Memphis
http://www.memphistravel.com
"When other cities show off their skylines, we show off our
sounds," says the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock 'n'
roll.
Nashville
http://www.nashvillecvb.com
If you're into the twang thang, don't miss the Grand Ole Opry and
the Country Music Hall of Fame. Andrew Jackson's home is worth
visiting, too.
Texas
TravelTex
http://traveltex.com
"It's like a whole other country," and you'll find plenty of places to
visit on the official state tourism site's interactive map.
The East Texas Guide
http://www.easttexasguide.com
Dallas and Houston are the biggest cities in this region; other
familiar names include Carthage, Paris, and Palestine.
The Gulf Coast & South Texas
http://pw2.netcom.com/~wandaron/cotxroads.html
This site has information and links for Galveston, Beaumont,
Houston, and other areas near the coast.
Austin
http://www.austin360.com/acvb
See the State Capitol, enjoy live music, explore the Texas Hill
Country, or watch a million bats take flight at dusk.
Dallas
http://www.dallascvb.com
Big business, big culture, and big skyscrapers make Dallas feel like
a Texas version of Chicago.
Fort Worth
http://www.fortworth.com
"Don't take whoa for an answer." say the residents of Dallas's sister
city, which takes pride in its Western heritage.
Houston
http://www.houston-guide.com
The Space Center is a big draw; so are Six Flags Astro World and
the new Bayou Place entertainment complex.
San Antonio
http://www.sanantoniocvb.com
Tour the Alamo and the Spanish Governor's Palace, stroll along the
River Walk, shop for arts and crafts in La Villita.
Utah
Utah!
http://www.utah.com
Get general tourist information from the Utah Travel Council or
click to the secondary sites for skiing, rafting, bicycling, and golf.
Utah for Visitors
http://goutah.miningco.com
Theresa Husarik, a wildlife and nature photographer in Salt Lake
City, updates her site regularly with new travel articles and Web
links.
Visit Salt Lake City
http://www.visitsaltlakecity.com
The Great Salt Lake and world-class ski resorts are within a short
ride of Temple Square.
Moab
http://moab-utah.com
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks draw visitors to Moab in
Utah s and and rugged southeastern comer.
Sundance
http://www.infowest.com/Utah/
Skiing is just one aspect of Robert Redford's mountain community,
which has cultural events and art activities year-round.
Vermont
Vermont Traveler's Guide
http://www.travel-vermont.com
The Green Mountains, covered bridges, picturesque villages, and
classic East Coast skiing are Vermont's big attractions.
Discover Vermont
http://www.discover-vermont.com
Use the database search forms to find lodgings, restaurants, events,
and more.
Vermont Guides
http://www.vtguides.com
This site displays a winter or summer guide, depending on the time
of year.
ImBored: Vermont
http://www.imbored.com/new/rvt01 .htm
Where to bowl, golf, swim, buy antiques, eat ice cream, and so
forth in Vermont.
Lake Champlain Ferries
http://www.ferries.com
Cross the lake to New York State and the Adirondacks from Grand
Isle, Burlington, or Charlotte.
Virginia
Visit Virginia
http://www.virginia.org
"Virginia is for lovers" celebrates its 30th year as the tourist motto
of a state that gave birth to George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson.
The Virginia Waterfront
http://www.thevirginiawaterfront.com
Tour Virginia's coastal cities, from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach.
Richmond
http://www.richmondva.org
The capital of the Confederacy produced the world's first canned
beer in 1935.
Colonial Williamsburg
http://www.history.org
See history brought to life—and if you can afford it, stay overnight
in a colonial house or official hotel .
Historic Mount Vernon
http://www.mountvernon.org
George Washington slept here—and still does.
Washington
Washington State
http://www.tourism.wa.gov
The state's official tourism site is a bit skimpy, so don't miss:
Travel in Washington
http://www.travel-in-wa.com
Fast-loading text pages make it easy to find the details you need,
but you'll also find a photo gallery and QuickTime "virtual visits"
for leisurely on-line touring.
Olympic Peninsula Travel Association
http://www.waypt.com/opta/
Take the ferry from Seattle, Victoria, or other points, then tour the
peninsula via the recommended scenic loops.
Seattle-King County
http://www.seeseattle.org/home/skccvb.htm
Skip the suburbs and stay downtown. Don't miss the city's best
sightseeing bargain: a ride on the Bainbridge Island ferry.
Mosquito Fleet
http://www.whalewatching.com
Spy on orcas or catch a passenger ferry to the San Juans.
San Juan Islands Guide
http ://www. sanjuanguide.com
This island group is popular with sailors, anglers, hikers, bikers,
and summer people.
Spokane.org
http://www.spokane.org
Click "Convention & Visitors" bureau for travel information on
Washington's biggest city east of the Cascades.
West Virginia
West Virginia: Wild and Wonderful
http://www.state.wv.us/tourism/
Outdoor recreation is popular in West Virginia; so are tours of the
state's glass studios, factories, and museums.
West Virginia: It's You
http://www.westvirginia.com
Eight regions are covered, from Mountain Lakes to the Mid-Ohio
Valley.
Harper's Ferry National Historical Park
http://www.nps.gov/hafe/home.htm
John Brown's attempt to free slaves here in 1859 pushed the United
States toward Civil War.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
http://tourism.state.wi.us
Fish in the North Woods, enjoy family fun in the Wisconsin Dells,
or tour breweries and ride Lake Michigan excursion boats in
Milwaukee.
Tour Wisconsin
http://www.innsite.com/wbba/wisc.html
The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association offers detailed
motoring itineraries, with links to B&Bs in each region.
Greater Milwaukee
http://www.milwaukee.org/visit.htm
Wisconsin's largest city is famous for beer and baseball; other
attractions include Summerfest and ethnic events throughout the
year.
Greater Madison
http://www.visitmadison.com
The state capital is also home to the University of Wisconsin's
lakefront campus.
Wisconsin Dells
http://www.dells.com
The emphasis here is on family fun, and the most popular souvenir
is a bumper sticker from Tommy Bartlett's Thrill Show.
Wyoming
Wyoming
http://www.state.wy.us/state/tourism/tourism.html
This site's interface is reminiscent of the Web circa 1994, but it
does provide useful information.
Wyoming Electronic Scout
http://commerce.state.wy.us/west/recreation/
Click "Planning your trip" for advice on places to visit, places to
stay, and things to do.
Cheyenne
http://www.cheyenne.org
Wyoming's state capital plays up its Western heritage with Frontier
Days, "gunslinger gunfights," and rodeos three nights a week
during summer.
Mountain Country Visitor's Guide
http://www.jacksonholenet.com/mountainctry/
Jackson Hole and Wyoming's National Parks are the focus of these
pages for family and adventure travelers.