Internet offers a wealth of information on travel to the United States, and a small preliminary excursion on the net will serve you well when you are ready to prepare your trip in the real world.
Transport / Moving
Amtrak: Train schedules and ticket reservations
Greyhound: Bus schedules and fares
Rental cars (national chains): Car Rental, national chains
housing
Hotels (national chains) National Hotels
Other types of accommodation can be found at:
YMCA of the USA
YWCA of the USA
Youth Hostelling International
Budget hotels guide
Camping & Caravan:
Kampgrounds of America
Go Camping America
Woodall's Campground Guide
Vacation in a dude ranch:
Guest Ranches of North America
Dude Ranchers' Association
Things to do
Musea: Virtual Library museums grouping by name, state, type, etc. (courtesy of Oakland Museum of California)
National Parks Service: The website of the National Park Service offers general information for visits to parks, and an alphabetical list of parks with specific and detailed information on each park. (courtesy National Park Service).
Ticketmaster: Booking tickets for sporting events, art, music, etc.
World Heritage Sites in the US (courtesy National Park Service)
for disabled travelers
For information on vacation without barriers, accessible air travel, start with Disability Travel and Recreation Resources (courtesy of Jim Lubin)
How far is / How much / How méteo / Where? ...
How far is ...: Calculates the distance between two places on earth (courtesy of Indo)
How much is ...? Currency Converter (courtesy of Oanda).
What is the méteo today ...? (courtesy of the Weather
Channel).
What time is it in ...? (courtesy of WorldTime).
Where is the United States ...? (courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau).
Frequently Asked Questions about tourism in the United States.
Where can I get information about what the United States?
The United States does not have a national tourism office in Belgium. You can contact the association Visit USA, a private organization that offers tourist information about the United States.
Where can I find information about American National Parks?
The website of the National Park Service offers general information for visits to parks, and an alphabetical list of parks with specific and detailed information on each park.
What about the drinking?
The legal age to buy and consume alcohol is 21 years in each state. If you want to buy alcohol or get into a club or bar, the tenant may request proof of identity, be it a passport or a driving license. Legislation regarding the availability of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and stores varies from state to state. Some restaurants do not serve alcohol but allow their customers to bring their own. They lead the bottle and will provide glasses for a small additional amount. It is absolutely forbidden to drink or carry alcohol in public places without the bottle is completely covered. In some states, alcohol can only be transported in the trunk of the car, because it is illegal to carry in the cockpit. It goes without saying that it is forbidden to drive under the influence of alcohol.
