Cross Country Trip

Objective - using the sites below, plan a cross country trip from east to west coast by car. You can drive no more than 500-600 miles per day and must stay in a hotel, motel or campground. You are limited to spending $2,000.00 per traveler. You must include ten points of interest that you will visit along the way.

To Get Maps:

Mapquest - Maps for Driving Directions. Use this site to generate maps. Save the maps in your documents area.
http://www.mapquest.com/

Online Atlas - provides major tourist attractions + a map overview of the US highway system. To locate Main Site, click here, here for the Map.

Travel Notes - Gives mileage for driving between major cities. Also contains a map that includes major Interstates
http://www.travelnotes.org/NorthAmerica/distances.htm

Expedia.com - For hotel reservations. Features points of interest under "Find an Activity." Includes a mapping feature for driving directions.
http://www.expedia.com

Yahoo Travel - Use Yahoo Travel to locate maps, find driving directions, find places to stay, make a personal trip planner, and find interesting sights along the way. Click on "Travel Guides, United States" to find tourist information about major US cities.
http://travel.yahoo.com/

Sightseeing, Food & Lodging

Concierge.com - For expert advice, reviews on hotels and restaurants, and vacation deals. Particularly helpful for menus of selected restaurant.
http://www.concierge.com

Fodor's - well-known publisher of travel guides lists overviews of destinations, activities, and sightseeing spots.
http://www.fodors.com

Frommer's - another well-known publisher of travel guides. Will provide information on destinations, travel booking, vacation planning for different types of travelers (mature, with children, singles, etc.).
http://www.frommers.com

The Lonely Planet - this publisher of travel guides appeals to the more adventurous traveler.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com

American Express Traveler's Services - use this well regarded provider for trip planning, purchasing traveler's checks, and other travel assistance.
http://www134.americanexpress.com/travel/CTNWTServlet?request_type=travelhome

National Park Service - use this government website to locate national parks along the way.
http://www.nps.gov

Be Prepared!

The Weather Channel's Weather.com - check the weather to help with packing.
http://www.w3.weather.com

Gas Price Watch - use this site to locate the nearest gas station.
http://www.gaspricewatch.com/usgas_index.asp

Gas Buddy - use this site to locate the nearest gas station.
http://www.gasbuddy.com

Student and Youth Travel Association - see this site for travel planning guides, tips, and advice on staying safe while traveling.
http://www.syta.org/