This category lists web sites whose topics pertain to things to do and places to go in the United States. Libraries, museums, parks, zoos, art galleries, music, dance, sports and recreational events are included, if national in scope.
Regular Websites
American Discovery Trail Society
This site represents the Society's aim to promote a state-by-state trail, to be called the American Discovery Trail. The website contains a trail directory, news and information regarding the American Discovery Trail and features sponsors and guest book. Readers can also plan a trip or buy ADT Society merchandise or join the Society. - American Discovery Trail Society
http://www.discoverytrail.org
Provides information on all the state parks across United States. Includes state parks locator map, park contact information, park overview and location maps, park visitors review, park photo gallery and event calendar, and driving directions. - American Dreams: State Parks
http://www.stateparks.com/
Use Citysearch City Guides to get reviews and directions to top restaurants, events, night clubs, shops, services and more, in cities across the country. The site will detect the reader's location and default to cities nearby. - Citysearch
http://www.citysearch.com
This site offers local reporting of news, events, arts and entertainment and culture, with local directory and city guides. Published for six different cities: Tampa Bay and Sarasota, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Washington D.C. The concentration of content is on entertainment, activities, and lodging. - Creative Loafing
http://www.creativeloafing.com/
This web site presents tourism information for the United States. The main content of the website is restaurant information and local attractions. You can search for restaurants in all fifty states in America. The website also has a travel blog concerning the United States. - Discover Our Town
http://www.discoverourtown.com/
This independent guide to Glacier National Park includes details about the park's history and wildlife, trail system, and campgrounds. Its topics include guides to bears in the park, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, wildflowers, and other information. - Glacier National Park
http://www.glacier.national-park.com/
This website introduces the many different travel opportunities in the Pacific Northwestern region of North America. Whether you are interested in travel literature as well as maps or the Yellowstone National Park, you can find the details here. The website also provides information on how to travel through this region. - Go Northwest
http://www.gonorthwest.com/
This site offers details on off-the-beaten track travel opportunities in the United States. You can also access a blog and podcast through the website. For those who enjoy books, you can also find an interesting list of suggested readings as well. - Hidden America
http://hiddenamerica.com/
The Insider's Guide is an outdoor recreation guide to the many delights you can find outside across the United States. You can find out about attractions such as mountains, glaciers, valleys and much more You can also order books on outdoor fun from this website. - Insider's Guide
http://www.insiders.com/
Offers information on many of America's attractions. Includes podcasts, car travel, small festivals across the country and more. Also offers an opportunity for users to share car trip experiences. - National Scenic Byways Online
http://www.byways.org/
Provides information about Niagara County and Niagara Falls such as the history, border crossing and other important facts. Also provides attractions, accommodations, dining and shop information for the four regions of Niagara, the Fall Region, River Region, Lake Region and the Canal Region. - Niagara USA
http://www.niagara-usa.com/
Northwest Runner is a magazine dedicated to those who enjoy running in the northwestern United States. You can find reports of running events and competitions in the area here. The website also has training tips to help you improve your running performance. - Northwest Runner
http://www.nwrunner.com/
Included here is travel information for trails, national parks and other outdoor locations in the United States mostly, but also Mexico, Canada and Europe. Current weather conditions are available, along with information on backpacking trails one can enjoy in England with a GPS device. - Pick a Trail
http://www.pickatrail.com/
Although based in Southern California, Roadside Peek is a guide to historic routes across America, featuring old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in theaters, neon signs and other relics of times past, including Route 66. The content is partitioned by category and region. - Roadside Peek
http://roadsidepeek.com/
The See America website is a great resource for learning about travel opportunities across the United States and US territories. You can find guides to each state, learn about the country's national parks as well as details about upcoming events. The website is also available in Spanish, German and other languages. - See America
http://www.seeamerica.org/
Smoky Mountains Vacation Guide
Website offers articles, photos, and videos to help plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. - Smoky Mountains Vacation Guide
http://www.smokiesvacationguide.com
This website provides information on US National parks in the southwestern region of the US. Whether you are interested in ancient ruins, beaches, caves, volcanic areas or other outdoor experiences, most of these can be found in southwestern parks. The site also has details on hotels in the area. - The American Southwest
http://www.americansouthwest.net/
The United States Track & Field (USATF) is an organization that sets the rules for one of America's most popular outside sports. You can also research how to become a USATF-certified official. The website also has biographies of both men and women track & field athletes. - United States Track & Field
http://www.usatf.org/
Governing body of the sport in the USA. Find out about the national team squad, trials to get on the team, coaching programs, badminton history and more. - USA Badminton
http://www.usabadminton.org/
USA Squash Racquets Association
The USA Squash Racquets Association web site features player and team rankings, tournament schedules, competition and coaching events, etc. - USA Squash Racquets Association
http://www.ussquash.com/
Provides information on the national body for the sport of swimming in the United States. Includes tournament schedule, swim clubs directory, volunteering opportunities and resources for swimmers, coaches and parents. - USA Swimming
http://www.usaswimming.org
Comprehensive site, including membership, clubs, player categories, tournaments and more. - USA Table Tennis
http://www.usatt.org/
Offers information on how to enjoy travel in the wine regions within the United States. There are videos showing the wine country region, and also blogs on wine and food. You can purchase a variety of wine products and related gifts. - Wine Country
http://www.winecountry.com/