Rand McNally's America 100: A Collection of Unforgettable Travel Experiences

Strategic Insights -

Rand McNally, the world's largest commercial map and atlas publisher, has released the 72nd edition of its perennial bestseller, the Rand McNally Road Atlas. This edition features a new editorial series called "Rand McNally's America 100," which highlights the country's most unique and memorable travel experiences. Every state and the District of Columbia has at least one listing, with California and Florida leading the pack with six destinations each.

The list of destinations was compiled from consumer travel surveys, state tourism agencies, and Rand McNally's 139 years of travel experience. From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cities, and from quiet towns to bustling hotspots, "Rand McNally's America 100" showcases the beauty, diversity, and fascination of the American travel experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rand McNally Road Atlas features a new editorial series called "Rand McNally's America 100," which highlights 100 unforgettable travel experiences across the United States and the District of Columbia.
  • Every state and the District of Columbia has at least one listing in the "America 100" feature.
  • California and Florida lead the pack with six destinations each, followed by New York with five listings.
  • New York's "America 100" destinations include buying a ticket to a Broadway show at TKTS in Times Square, visiting Niagara Falls, and accessing computerized immigration histories on Ellis Island.
  • Other featured destinations include exploring the Grand Canyon in Arizona, experiencing the Civil Rights Institute in Alabama, and touring the wineries on the eastern tip of Long Island in New York.
  • The list was compiled from consumer travel surveys, state tourism agencies, and Rand McNally's 139 years of travel experience.
  • The Rand McNally Road Atlas also features six spectacular seasonal drives, including the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina, the Great River Road in the Midwest, and the Napa Valley in California.
  • Each of the "Rand McNally's America 100" destinations is a unique and unforgettable travel experience that showcases the diversity and fascination of the American travel experience.

Statistics:

  • 100 unique travel experiences are featured in "Rand McNally's America 100."
  • Every state and the District of Columbia has at least one listing in the "America 100" feature.
  • California and Florida have the most "America 100" destinations with six each.
  • 365 accurate, up-to-date maps are included in the Rand McNally Road Atlas, with a highly detailed index and mileage charts and driving-times maps.
  • More than $1,000 in travel coupons are offered for discounts on hotels, restaurants, admission prices to attractions, and more.

Sources:

  • Rand McNally Press Release, September 20, 1995
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas, 1996 edition
  • Rand McNally's America 100, Rand McNally Road Atlas, 1996 edition