Destination: USA
LONELY PLANET'S OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK INFORMATION
Internet resources
Bathroom Diaries - A compilation of clean bathrooms in every state in the USA (not to mention 100 other countries). Its bathroom stories are a hoot.
Connected Traveler - Humorous and opinionated travel stories and advice, from the esoteric to the mundane, and a ton of travel resources.
Eccentric America This wonderful travel guide's website can facilitate your search for native weirdness; nice photos and great links.
Firstgov.gov - The closest thing to a national tourism information resource, on the US government's official website.
Google Maps - This is a useful streetfinder with an exciting satellite-imagery toggle.
Lonely Planet - US travel news and summaries, the Thorn Tree bulletin board, and links to more web resources.
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