American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/
Not just a museum, and not just a landmark,
the American Museum of Natural History offers exhibits,
publications, educational programs, an IMAX theater, planetarium and more.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
California African American Museum
http://www.caamuseum.org/
A museum of African and African American history, culture,
and art located in Los Angeles. Admission is free, and
the web site is lush with images and to-the-point text.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
DisneyGeek.com
http://www.disneygeek.com
Our goal with this site is to try to provide you with
an interesting and unique experience. If you do a search for
Disney on the internet thousands of sites show up. We try
to provide comments, opinions, and thoughts about Disney mostly from a
guests (sic) perspective.
Source:
http://www.disneygeek.com
/site_info/about_us.htm
Florida Travel
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
travel/
This site places Walt Disney World in context
and competition with other attractions. You can read
Disney World news and insider articles,
but you can also look into other Orlando
area attractions as well as alternatives to Orlando itself.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Fodor's
http://www.fodors.com
Long time publisher of Fodor's Guides, has a
web site that offers advice on destinations,
attractions, accomodations, and much more.
The site has a web board where travelers can
share experiences and would be travelers can
broaden their horizons. Fodor's is not
known for a focus on budget travel,
but it does list lower priced lodgings and restaurants.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Frommer's
http://www.frommers.com
The site claims that "The best trips start here." The
travel writing in the articles is definitely a pleasant and
informative read and a great supplement to the
usual advice on accomodations, attractions, food,
and getting around. While not a budget
travel site, the site offers some midrange to low price
choices, and offers a rating system based on
the total experience a hotel or restaurant
offers rather than luxury amenities.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Georgia Aquarium
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org
On November 23, 2005, Georgia Aquarium officially
opened its doors to the public. As the world’s largest aquarium,
Georgia Aquarium features more animals than any other aquarium
in more than eight million gallons of water.
Through a path of more than sixty exhibits, the
Aquarium tells a global water story, with features
modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world.
Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate.
Source:
http://www.georgiaaquarium.
org/aboutUs/
The High Museum of Art
http://www.high.org
Come be inspired by our amazing collection of
art from around the globe and across different
disciplines–all showcased in our award-winning
architecture designed by Richard Meier and
Renzo Piano. The High Museum
of Art is the perfect destination in Atlanta to
bring family and friends and one that will
generate lots of lively discussion and delightful memories.
Source:
http://www.high.org
Historic Oakland Cemetery
http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/
Less than a mile from the heart of downtown
Atlanta, a hidden treasure, a secret sanctuary,
welcomes you. This garden cemetery, founded
in 1850, is the final resting place of many of
Atlanta's settlers, builders, and most noted citizens
like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell, and Maynard Jackson.
It is also a showplace of sculpture and
architecture, and a botanical preserve with ancient
oaks and magnolias. Here in this peaceful
place the full scope of the city's rich and fascinating history unfolds before you.
Source:
http://www.oaklandcemetary.com
International Museum of Muslim Cultures
http://www.muslimmuseum.org
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is dedicated
to educating the public about Islamic History and Culture.
The Museum also celebrates the contributions Muslims have
made to the city of Jackson, the state of Mississippi,
the region, the nation, and the world.
Source:
http://www.muslimmuseum.org/
Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
This site, published by the same folks who bring you
Lonely Planet Travel Guides, offers advice about
destinations, as well as lists of lodgings, suggestions
for places to eat, and things to do. For more ideas, try
the forum under Community
to read what other travelers have to say.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
The Mobil Travel Guide
http://mobiltravelguide.
howstuffworks.com/
This online guide calls itself "the gold standard of travel
ratings and reviews." The guide rates hotels and
motels all over the United States. Mobil awards
stars on the basis of luxury rather than value. Many
budget accomodations and restaurants do not appear
or receive lower ratings.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
National Geographic -- Travel -- Parks -- North America
http://travel.nationalgeographic.
com/places/parks/
park-north-america.html
This site offers links to article excerpts about,
photos of , and occasionally National Parks
themselves. Many North and South Eastern Parks
are missing, including Ellis Island and the
Statue of Liberty. Still, the site is useful
for arm chair tourists and those deciding where to go.
Note: at least two of the "Trip Planner" pages are missing.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
National Naval Aviation Museum
http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org
The National Naval Aviation Museum is the
world's largest Naval Aviation museum and one of
the most-visited museums in the state of Florida.
Share the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history and see
more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft
representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation.
Source:
http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Insitution
The world's largest museum complex and research
organization composed of 19 museums,
9 research centers, and the National Zoo
Source:
Smithsonian Insitution
USA Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks, and Zoos
http://www.themeparkcity.com
/USA_index.htm
A state by state directory of links to an assortment of
amusement venues. The links have no notes, annotations,
or reviews. The links though appear to be accurate and working.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
U.S. National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov
Most people know that the National Park Service cares
for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural,
cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The
treasures in this system – the first of its
kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect,
and share, the legacies of this land.
Source:
http://www.nps.gov/
aboutus/index.htm
Zoo Atlanta
http://www.zooatlanta.org
We strive to inspire the citizens of Atlanta and Georgia and all visitors
to the Zoo to value wildlife on Earth and to help safeguard
existing species through conservation.We do this by: Providing an
informative, educational, and engaging experience, being respectful
and responsible stewards of the animals and the physical and financial
assets entrusted to us, and, engaging in related conservation activities and research.
Source:
https://zooatlanta.org/about/
our-story/vision-mission-values/
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Adventure Guide Hungary.
Edison, NJ: Hunter, 2007.
Call #: DB905 .A38 2007
The author is a resident of Budapest,
who knows the region intimately and takes us behind the scenes
to discover its best features the sights, the
places to stay and eat, the shopping, and all the activities.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Arabian Peninsula.
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet, 2004.
Call #: DS203 .A75 2004
If travel ever broadened the mind, then travel to
Arabia certainly will. You may well learn more about the
world from one trip to Arabia than a lifetime’s travel elsewhere.
Source: "Destination Arabia."
Bayraktaroglu, Arin and Charlotte Rosen Svenson.
Culture Shock! Turkey: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette.
Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2006.
Call #: DR432 .B37 2006
There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships,
and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great
for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist
who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Bradt Travel Guide Rwanda.
Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot press, 2001.
Call #: DT451.3 .B73 2006
Whether you want to explore Rwanda's ancient and modern history,
watch performances of traditional dance and drumming or climb a
volcano, this guide is an essential part of your trip.
Source:
http://www.bradt-travelguides.com/
Bramble, Sean P.
. Culture shock! Japan.
Portland, OR: Graphic Arts Books, 2005.
Call #: DS822.5 .B73 2008
Fully updated and sporting a fresh new look, the revised editions
of these books enlighten and inform through such topics
as language, food and entertaining, social customs, festivals,
relationships, and business tips.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Chai, May-Lee and Winberg Chai.
China A to Z: Everything You need to Know to Understand Chinese Customs and Culture.
New York: Plume, 2007.
Call #: DS705 .C414 2007
Perfect for business and armchair travelers alike,
China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette
essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Czech & Slovak Republics.
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet, 1995.
Call #: DB2010 .C974 2007
Sample the beers, taste the high life, feast on
the architecture - and when you've had your
fill, chill out in the spa towns,
discover the fairy-tale castles and
breathe deep in Slovakia's glorious mountain scenery.
Whether you want to party in
Prague or hike in the High Tatras, you
can connect with the heart of Europe through this inspiring guide.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Ethiopia & Eritrea.
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet Publications, 2003.
Call #: DT367.17 .E86 2006
This guide explores the region's national parks,
historical sites, tribal villages, modern cities
and old monasteries. It contains practical
advice for independent travellers, covering getting
around and where to stay. It also offers details
of the region's tribes and languages.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
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Fodors See it: Croatia.
New York: Fodor’s Travel Publications, 2007
Call #: DR1590 .F637 2007
Croatia is one of the hottest new destinations in Europe,
only recently discovered by American tourists. Visitors can’t
resist its azure blue coastline, peppered with
medieval villages and resort towns.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Hong Kong, Macau, & Guangzhou.
HongKong: APA Publications, 2005.
Call #: DS796 .H73 .H656 2005
This 258-page guidebook to Hong Kong presents
the city's highlights in a comprehensive but portable format.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
India: A Travel Survival Kit.
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet Publications, 1981.
Call #: DS406 .I637 2005
Explore the myriad wonders of India
with this useful guide in hand. Whether
you wish to cruise the backwaters of Kerala
on the rooftop of a ferry, explore the
Buddhist gompas of Leh, drink Darjeeling's
namesake tea, get lost in the dusty bazaars
of Hyderabad, or stroll the 16th-century ruins in Hampi,
this book will help you get there.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Maitland, Derek.
Traveler’s Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia Companion.
Old Saybrook, CT: Globe Pequot Press, 1999.
Call #: DS556.25 .T73 1999
The "Traveler's Vietnam, Laos, and
Cambodia Companion" offers the
best of these three countries, presented
by former war correspondent Derek Maitland
and travel photojournalist Jill Gocher.
Source:
http://www.amazon.co.jp
Namibia.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1993.
Call #: DT703 .N36 2000
From the desolate Namib Desert to the wildlife
of Etosha National Park, and from the haunting
Skeleton Coast to the Fish River Canyon,
this fully revised and updated guide to Namibia covers it all.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Pakistan
New York: Prentice-Hall Travel, 1990.
Call #: DS377 .P35 2000
Extensively researched one gets the full impression of
the vast nation that is Pakistan. All the varied regions, races,
peoples, and languages come alive in this impressive volume.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Zayan, Jailan.
Egypt
New York: Random House, 2007.
Call #: DT70 .Z39 2004
This book explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life.
It outlines the country’s history and shows the forces that
have shaped its sensibilities. It explains values and attitudes
and guides you through local customs and traditions.
Source: Zayan, Julian. "Introduction."
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Butcher, Russell D
Guide to National Parks . Rocky Mountain Region.
Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot Press, 1999.
Call #: F721 .B88 1999
Guide to National Parks: Rocky Mountain Region takes you on a
tour of the region's national parks with detailed descriptions of notable
park features and stunning, full-color photography.
This guide also includes listings of all wilderness areas and attractions
within the region managed by the National Park Service.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Cordes, Kathleen A.
America's National Scenic Trails.
Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001.
Call #: E158 .C827 2001
Vistas of mountains and meadows, waterfalls, glaciers,
and streams, and intimate observations of wildlife
reward travelers on America's eight Congressionally designated
National Scenic Trails.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Klinkenberg, Marty.
The Green Guide, Florida; A Travel Guide to Natural Wonders.
Castine, ME: country Roads Press, 1993.
Call #: F309.3 .K55 1993
The long-standing Michelin Travel Guides are an
ideal travel companion for travelers who really want to
connect with the world. Get to know the local
way of life through detailed background information on the
country, people, and culture.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Official Guide to America's National Parks
New York: Fodor's Travel Pub., 2004.
Call #: E158 .C78
This completely updated guide is the ultimate tool for
planning the perfect trip to one or more of America's 391
magnificent national parks. Focusing on the most
trafficked parks as well as the lesser-known gems,
this guide includes seashores, trails, wild and scenic
rivers, battlefields, and historic sites.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Preston, Thomas.
The Double Eagle Guide to 1,000 Great! Western Recreation Destinations.
Billings, MT: Discovery Publishing, 1998.
Call #: GV191.42 .W47 P74 1998
The 4000 places to visit in these four
volumes have been selected by people who obviously
enjoy their work. Thomas and Elizabeth Preston seem
to have been bitten by the wanderlust bug.
Their descriptions of parks, forests, and seashores are
written with ordinary people in mind: visitors are told
whether there are flush toilets available, where to
camp for the best shade, what the parking situation is like,
and where to shop for grub.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Repanshek, Kurt.
America's National parks for Dummies.
New York: Hungry Minds, 2001.
Call #: E160 .R46 2001
America's National Parks For Dummies gives you
guidance to decide which park is for you, when to go, and
what to see when you reach your destination. This guide will
help you plan the best trip imaginable.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Schmidt, Thomas. Editor.
National Geographic Guide to the National Parks. East & Midwest.
Washington: National Geographic, 2005.
Call #: E160 .N243 2005
Full of suggestions on when to go and what to see and
do, the guides also include guided driving tours and hikes,
and special features and sidebars on not-to-be-missed flora
and fauna, historical sites, and spectacular landscapes.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
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Florida.
Oakland, CA: Lonely Planet Publications, 2000.
Call #: F309.3 .F4593
Get our latest guidebook and you'll hear Florida marching
to the beat of a hundred delicious drums. Little
Havana is all Latin American rhythms, while
Miami's Art Deco district keeps the lines smooth.
Get languid as you snorkel the coral reefs, get
upbeat at the theme parks or slow it
right down with the swampy blues of the Everglades.
Source:
http://shop.lonelyplanet.com
Fodor's Cityguide Atlanta.
New York: Fodor's Travel Publications, 2002.
Call #: F294 .A83 F745
This ingenious city guide to Atlanta packages
a concise full-color mini guide with a color foldout
map. The mini guide contains the top 25 attractions,
itineraries, walks, tours, and excursions -- plus capsule
reviews of key hotels, restaurants, shops, nightlife, and
concise travel facts about getting there and getting around.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Fodor's Essential USA.
New York: Fodor's Travel Publications, 2008.
Call #: E158 .F592
With millions of acres of amber waves of grain
and a myriad of purple mountains majesty to
choose from, selecting a vacation destination in
the United States can be overwhelming. That’s why
Fodor’s USA focuses on the best trips from sea
to shining sea---from the vineyards of Napa
Valley to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to the streets of Manhattan.
Source: http://www.amazon.com
Fodor's Road Guide USA. California.
New York: Fodor's Travel Publications, 2001.
Call #: F859.3 .F6372
California is a land of superlatives. The most populous
state in the Union, it boasts the highest peak in the
continental United States (Mt. Whitney) and the
world's tallest trees (redwoods).
Source:
http://www.fodors.com
/world/north-america
/usa/california/
Frommer's Los Angeles.
Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 2000.
Call #: F869.L8 Y38
Like Las Vegas, the allure of L.A. -- for better or
for worse -- is undeniable. Angelenos know their city will never
have the sophisticated style of Paris or the historical riches of London,
but they cheerfully lay claim to living in the most
entertaining city in the United States, if not the world.
Source:
http://www.frommers.com/
destinations/losangeles
/0014010001.html
Hawley, Scott W. and Kevin L. Crow.
Museums of Atlanta: A Guide for Residents and Visitors.
Yardley, PA: Westholme, 2006.
Call #: F294.A83 H285 2006
Razed by the Union Army almost 150 years ago,
today Atlanta is not only the main business and
transportation hub in the southeast, it has the distinction
of being home to the largest number of museums
in the region.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Las Vegas
Long Island City, NY: APA Publications, 2003.
Call #: F849.L35 L3565
As ambitious as a starlet vying for your affections,
fabulous Las Vegas is a wild ride -- an outrageous
fantasy that'll never let you down. According to Hollywood legend,
some ramshackle gambling houses, tumbleweed, and cacti
were all there was the day mobster Bugsy Siegel drove
into the Mojave Desert and decided to raise
a glamorous tropical-themed casino under the searing sun.
Nobody thought anyone would ever come here,
but everybody couldn't have been more wrong.
Source: "Introducing Las Vegas."
Lefkon, Wendy. Editor.
One Day at Disney.
New York: Hyeprion, 1999.
Call #: GV1853.3 .C22 D576 1999
Regardless of the time of day,
the day of the week, or the date on the calendar, there is
always something going on at all of the
disney theme parks around the world. One
Day at Disney takes readers on a global armchair
journey from Disneyland in Anaheim,
California, to Tokyo Disneyland in Japan.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Mobil Travel Guide. Canada.
Park Ridge, IL: ExxonMobil Travel Publications, 2004.
Call #: F1009 .M63
Mobil Travel Guide offers 15 Regional Travel Planners for 2008,
featuring extensive reviews of destinations to visit in the United States
and Canada. Updated annually, each book features in
depth profiles of the best lodgings, restaurants, sights
and attractions that each easily drivable region has to offer.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
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Mobil Travel Guide. New York Plus Toronto.
Lincolnwood, IL: Exxon Mobil Travel Publications, 2004.
Call #: F117.3 .M63
A well organized if somewhat antiquated travel guide that lists hotels, things to do, etc... for New York. This guide includes
Central New York, Western New York, and the North Country as well as the City and Niagara Falls.
Source: Eileen H. Kramer
Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to More than 1,000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting.
Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1987.
Call #: E158 .O33 1987
Explore America’s lesser-known travel treasures! This bestselling vacation planner
offers innovative ideas for quick day trips and memorable vacations
for travelers of every temperament, penchant, and budget.
Organized alphabetically by state, the completely revised and updated travel
guide boasts almost 200 new sites, nearly 400 stunning new
photographs, and all-new, detailed road maps.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Reavill, Gil and Jean Zimmerman.
Manhattan.
Oakland, CA: Compass American Guides, 1999.
Call #: F128.18 .R33 1999
Compass Manhattan covers everything there is to see and do --
plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth
of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts;
detailed color maps; and capsule
reviews of hotels and restaurants.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Rough Guide to New York City.
New York: Rough Guides, 2004.
Call #: F128.18 .R68
The Rough Guide to New York City covers all five
boroughs of this exhilarating city. The full-colour introduction
showcases the city’s many highlights, from the art-deco masterpiece
The Chrysler Building, to the acres of green at Central Park.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
Schultz, Patricia.
1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before you Die
New York: Workman Pub., 2007.
Call #: E158 .S375 2007
ICovering the U.S.A. and Canada like never before, and for the first time with full-color photographs, here are 1,000 compelling, essential, offbeat, utterly unforgettable places. Pristine beaches and national parks, world-class museums and the Just for Laughs festival, mountain resorts, salmon-rich rivers, scenic byways, the Oyster Bar and the country’s best taco, lush gardens and coastal treks at Point Reyes, rafting the Upper Gauley (if you dare). Plus resorts, vineyards, hot springs, classic ballparks, the Talladega Speedway, and more. Includes new attractions, like Miami’s Pérez Art Museum and Manhattan’s High Line, plus more than 150 places of special interest to families. And, for every entry, what you need to know about how and when to visit.
Source:
http://books.google.com
USA, The New South.
Sinapore: APA Publications, 2004.
Call #: F207.3 .U84
This 388-page book includes a section detailing the New
South's history, 9 features covering the area's history and culture, ranging
from its passion for horses to its Kentucky bourbon,
a region by region visitor's guide to the
sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with
essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of
top-notch photographs and 22 maps.
Source:
http://www.amazon.com
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