Free travel guide by mail

A blast from the past! While many travel guides are now available online, there are still some great options for receiving a free travel guide by mail. Here are a few:

  1. Tourist Information Offices: Many tourist information offices, also known as visitor centers or travel bureaus, offer free travel guides and brochures by mail. You can search online for the office responsible for the destination you're interested in and request a guide.
  2. National Park Service: The National Park Service (NPS) offers free travel guides and maps for many national parks and monuments in the United States. You can request guides by mail or download them from their website.
  3. State Tourism Departments: Many state tourism departments offer free travel guides and brochures by mail. You can search online for the department responsible for the state you're interested in and request a guide.
  4. City Tourism Boards: Some city tourism boards, like those in major cities like New York City, San Francisco, or Chicago, offer free travel guides and brochures by mail.
  5. Travel Associations: Some travel associations, like the American Automobile Association (AAA) or the National Association of Travel Agents (NASTA), offer free travel guides and brochures by mail to their members or upon request.

Here are some specific examples of free travel guides by mail:

To request a free travel guide by mail, you can usually:

  1. Visit the website of the organization or tourist information office you're interested in and look for a "Request a Guide" or "Get a Guide" link.
  2. Call the organization or tourist information office directly and ask for a guide to be mailed to you.
  3. Send an email to the organization or tourist information office requesting a guide to be mailed to you.

Remember to provide your name and mailing address when requesting a guide, and be patient as it may take a few weeks to arrive. Happy travels!