Travel
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Places to Go!
The library has the best collection of travel books in the city! Our extensive collection of travel writing and guidebooks covers the globe. From trip planners, to hotel directories, from big cities to back roads... we have something for everyone.
New Titles
Popular Travel Topics
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Videos and DVDs
With breathtaking views and historical detail, travelogues are a perfect way to learn about new cultures from the comfort of your own couch!
The library has both
DVDs and
VHS
Magazines and Journals at the Library
- The library owns literally thousands of magazines and newspapers in print, microfiche, microfilm, and electronic formats. These magazines are located in the Reading Room, our Youth Services Department, the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department, and our Retrieval Desk at the Main library, as well as at each of our branches.
- Search our catalog for specific titles.
- Search our databases for full-text articles and citations from thousands more magazines and newspapers. Check MeL (the Michigan Electronic Library) to find out if a magazine's full-text articles are included in a database.
- Below are lists of the current newspapers and magazines we have in the Reading Room at the Main Library.
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National Geographic Traveler (website) Out Traveler (website) |
Community Resources
- Michigan Campground Directory
- Michigan.Org Michigan travel site
- Information for Michigan Tourists
- Festivals in Michigan
Practicalities
- Amtrak Fare Finder
- CIA World Factbook
- Currency Converter
- Eurail European Train Travel
- Google Maps
- Greyhound Bus Lines
- Passport Services Office of the U.S. State Department
- U.S. State Dept. Background Notes
- U.S. State Dept. Travel Warnings
