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MapQuest
http://www.mapquest.com
Users can obtain detailed maps and accurate driving directions, locate places of interest, customize road trip plans, and create, save, download or email personalized maps. MapQuest also provides travelers with local city-specific information such as dining, entertainment, shopping, best of city and visitor's guide information.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Worldinformation.com
http://www.worldinformation.com
Fast facts about every country in the world.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

U.S. Census Bureau Maps and Cartographic Resources
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/maps
This page provides access to important maps and related resources from the Census Bureau, including population profiles, census tract maps, tribal boundaries, and metropolitan area maps.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

NationMaster.com
http://www.nationmaster.com
Excellent and easy-to-use site comparing facts and figures by country in both chart and map form. Quickly accessible tables are listed along the side and include useful topics such as richest, most populous, longest living, and most educated.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names On Line
http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabularies/tgn/index.html
Useful online gazetteer with multiple field search engine, a comprehensive database and plenty of information for each entry, such as coordinates, alternate names, and its position in the geographical hierarchy (continent, country, state, etc.).
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Published by the CIA, this web site contains country information, maps, and more.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas: Maps Made for Printing and Copying
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas
Select a region, country, or state from the drop-down menus or the interactive maps to get a nicely drawn black and white map suitable for printing, copying or coloring. Customize maps by Detail Level (basic or detailed) and Borders (off or on). Available in GIF or PDF format. Great for school projects!
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Library of Congress Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
The Country Studies Series presents description and analysis of the history, economy, politics, social structure and population of 102 countries and regions throughout the world. Since the original focus of the project was on lesser known areas, some countries are not represented, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and France.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Map Collections : 1500-2003
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html
From the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress, this site provides access to the maps in their collection that have been converted to digital form. Includes city, environmental, exploration, cultural, military, transportation, and communication related maps as well as those for general use.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps
Developed by the University of Texas at Austin, this site links to many useful maps primarily organized by location, but also includes historical maps and maps of current interest.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Lonely Planet : Destinations
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations
Located on the popular travel book publisher's web site, this resource connects you to several simple and colorful political maps of countries around the world.
Subjects:   Maps & Countries  

Tourism Offices Worldwide
http://www.towd.com/
This is a directory of official tourist offices, visitor's bureaus, and other organizations providing free information for travelers. Links are available for each state within the U.S. and for countries worldwide and the site is searchable by country or state name.
Subjects:   Travel  

Subway Maps
http://www.amadeus.net/home/new/subwaymaps/en/
If you need to get from here to there on the subway this is the site for you. From Amsterdam to Yokohama choose by departure and arrival stations, or search all stations or use a map. Some cities even have links to timetables.
Subjects:   Travel  

Recreation.gov
http://www.recreation.gov
From Auto touring to winter sports, this searchable site has an A to Z Index of Recreational Sites, a Frequently Asked Questions link and weather advisories that will help you plan your U.S. vacation so you can hit all the right spots. This site also includes the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.
Subjects:   Travel  

Expedia.com
http://www.expedia.com
One stop travel planning site offers everything from currency converters to booking flights.
Subjects:   Travel  

Independent Traveler
http://www.independenttraveler.com
Established in 1990, this site is perfect for those planning solo voyages. The best features of this site are the travel resources articles, which cover topics like using phone cards, passports and visas, and immunizations for international travel.
Subjects:   Travel  

Citysearch
http://www.citysearch.com
Site currently covers U.S. and the following international areas: Australia, Korea, Canada, Japan and Scandinavia. User can search a city they plan to visit and get tourist information, events calendar, shopping, accomodations, restaurants, nightlife and just about any other information they might need to make their visit more enjoyable.
Subjects:   Travel  

Plane Tickets
http://www.planetickets.com
Links to all the major, and not-so-major airline websites, both domestic and international. This extensive air travel portal also has information on who flies where, by destination, along with links to all the major airport, hotel chain, cruise and car rental websites.
Subjects:   Travel  

FlightArrivals.com
http://www.flightarrivals.com
Offers real-time arrival and departure information for flights "to/from/within the United States". Allows you to access information even if you do not know the flight number. Clicking on airport status also gives you up-to-date weather reports and general delays.
Subjects:   Travel  

America's Byways: National Scenic Byways Online
http://www.byways.org
Put the top down on your convertible, and take a drive down one of America's 96 designated scenic roads. Searchable and browsable. Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
Subjects:   Travel  

Trip Advisor
http://www.tripadvisor.com
Excellent web site providing information and reviews from travellers who have been to locations (includes obscure places and accomodations) around the globe. Links are also provided to reviews from other sources such as Frommers and Fodors.
Subjects:   Travel  

World's best events at whatsonwhen
http://whatsonwhen.com
The end to boring vacations! Whether you're in search of baby jumping festivals, water buffalo races or more traditional bills of fare, Whatsonwhen has just what the doctor ordered. You can browse thematically or geographically, or search by theme, location, and/or dates.
Subjects:   Travel  

Roadside America - Guide to Offbeat Tourist Attractions
http://www.roadsideamerica.com
Is your vacation not complete unless you see a smiley-face water tower? The world's largest twine ball? Or the albino squirrel capitol of the world? Answer yes to any of these questions and you'll adore Roadside America. Searchable by tourist place name, town or state.
Subjects:   Travel  

Bed and Breakfast Directory
http://www.lanierbb.com
The online version of Pamela Lanier's Bed and Breakfast Directory. Features tens of thousands of listings worldwide, with descriptions, pictures, amenities, rates, contact information and onsite reservation requests. Searchable geographically or by inn name, or browsable by city. Also available in Spanish, German, French, Italian and Portuguese.
Subjects:   Travel  

Travel State
http://travel.state.gov
Maintained by the U.S. Department of State, in conjunction with the Bureau of Consular Affairs, this searchable site offers invaluable information for the American citizen traveling abroad or the foreign citizen traveling to the U.S. Keep up to date with travel alerts, news, laws and policies, and passport and visa requirements. There's even an area for absentee voting information for those traveling outside the U.S. at election time.
Subjects:   Travel  

Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
Lonely Planet's searchable and browsable site provides a worldwide guide, travel tips, theme guides and travel services for the independent traveler, frequently to places off the beaten path. They offer suggestions of where to travel as well as alerting you to current travel advisories. Website is also available in French, Spanish and Italian.
Subjects:   Travel  

Disabled Travelers
http://www.disabledtravelers.com
This searchable site is a goldmine of information and links to enable the disabled traveler. With everything from finding friendly travel agents and tours, to access guides and even travel companions and home exchanges, Disabled Travelers will point you in the right direction.
Subjects:   Travel