Visit Discover America (discoveramerica.com), the official tourism and travel website of the United States. This website provides useful background on destinations, travel itineraries, planning tips and other travel information about the U.S.
Contact Discover America and request a travel guide. Contact information can be found on the Discover America website, and requests for information and guides can be made by emailing Discover America or by sending a letter.
Determine where you want to go in the United States. Narrow down which states, regions or cities and towns you plan to visit.
Visit the official tourism websites of the locations you plan to visit. States, territories and most regions, cities, towns and counties have official travel and tourism agencies or convention and visitors bureaus. The websites of these agencies provide useful information about attractions, travel planning tips, accommodations and other details about the destination.
Contact the state or local tourism agency and request a travel guide. Most tourism agencies allow visitors to order official travel guides using order forms on their websites. Alternatively, you can email or write the agency directly. Some state and local agencies also allow you to order maps and additional information about accommodations and specific attractions.