Travel & Tourism

Currency Converter
Traveling outside the U.S.? This site has conversion rates for over 140 currencies. Updated daily, and also gives currency conversion rates back to 1990.

Elderhostel
Web site for Elderhostel, the nonprofit organization providing educational vacations in the U.S. and around the world for adults aged 55 and over. Includes online catalogs of classes.

The Embassy Page
Links to web pages for embassies around the world. A good place to find out tourism information for the country you're palling to visit.

MapQuest
An interactive atlas that provides maps down to the level of city streets for the U.S. and other countries. Includes some driving directions

ParkNet: National Park Service
National Park Service site with information on U.S. national parks, including phone and address, reservation and tourist information for each U.S. national parks.

The Weather Channel
Check the weather for the place you'll be visiting before you leave. Includes U. S. and international cities

Wisconline
Guide to lots of recreation, entertainment and community events in Wisconsin. Search by date or type of event.

Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Year-round tourism information from the state of Wisconsin. Includes a calendar of events (including sesquicentennial celebrations), auto tours, information on state parks, campgrounds, lodging and attractions.