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Major cities often have one or more guidebooks that list the local attractions. It is worth buying a copy of this book. You should be able to find it at local bookstores. The AAA provides free guidebooks for members. The Sunday newspaper will include a section devoted to arts, music, theater, movies, and other forms of entertainment.
Many museums and tourist attractions offer discounted admission to
students. You will need to show your student identification card.
A college ID works fine. You can also get an
International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
for $20. Membership includes a booklet listing
available discounts and a 24-hour help-line (1-800-626-2427). For more
information send email to isicinfo@istc.org.
During your stay in the United States, you may wish to do a little
touring. The US has a lot to offer the international visitor.
Tourist season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. During the
off season the attractions won't be as crowded and hotels won't be as
full. But some attractions, such as amusement parks, shut down when
school is in session.
Some of the more popular attractions for international visitors
include:
There are also several cities worth visiting for their abundance of
museums, culture, events, attractions, and history. They include:
Every city has one or two daily newspapers. These represent a good
source of local information. There may also be several ethnic
newspapers specific to the interests of a culture or religion.
There are also a few national newspapers: USA Today,
the Wall Street Journal,
and the
New York Times.
Major weekly news magazines include
Time,
Newsweek,
and US News & World Report.
Discounts
Tourist Attractions
Newspapers and Magazines
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