Rand McNally 2006 The Road Atlas & Travel Guide: U.S. / Canada / Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, Mexico) [Spiral-bound]

Rand McNally and Company

Book Description

Series: Rand Mcnally Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, Mexico | Publication Date: September 2005

This complete edition of America's #1 road atlas features a 107-page travel guide with tourism websites and phone numbers, major city overviews, key historic sites, scenic locations and drives, and outdoor activities for each U.S. state, as well as overviews of Canada, Mexico, and Washington, D.C.

Features include:

• More than 2,000 updates including new highway numbers, exits, and road construction projects
• Detailed inset maps of more than 300 cities and 20 U.S. National Parks
• "50 Years of Interstates" â€" features Intersate system history and trivia, plus 50 adventures
• Toll-free numbers and websites for major national hotel and car rental chains
• Individual road maps, road construction and condition hotline info, and complete list of tourism contacts of every U.S. state and Canadian province
• One-page overview of Mexico
• Chart with over 5,400 mileages and a mileage and driving times map
• Express Access Codes-located throughout the atlas, they offer quick access to detailed information on points of interest, attractions, weather, mileages, and more at randmcnally.com
• Sturdy plastic spiral binding allows book to lay flat
• 256 pages; 15.375" x 11.75"

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rand Mcnally (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0528957988
• ISBN-13: 978-0528957987
• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 11.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 88 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than cheaper version of this atlas, December 20, 2004

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C. Leibbrand (Blaine, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rand McNally 2005 Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, & Mexico (Paperback)

I compared this atlas with the cheaper Rand McNally version (not spiral bound) and feel this is worth the extra money. The paper in this edition is of higher quality. It is whiter and slightly thicker. The maps and pictures are sharper. The cheaper version has a grainier recycled look. Still acceptable if you want to save money. I've bought the cheaper version for years.

There are additional maps at the front of this atlas that aren't in the cheaper version: Western US, Central US, Eastern US, New England, Northeast Corridor. They are a nice addition.

I like the Travel Guide section for each state. Two pages of useful information for each state. Lots of nice pictures. For specific attractions, there are map coordinates back to the specific state map. Very helpful.

This is a great atlas.

73 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Road Atlas, October 23, 2004

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Chalmatian "Down in da Parish" (Chalmette, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rand McNally 2005 Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, & Mexico (Paperback)

This is a nice, spiral-bound road atlas (handles well and lies flat). The book was larger than anticipated (I didn't read the measurements), and won't fit in the glove box, but the size only makes it easier to view the large, clear maps. I'll keep it either under the seat or in the trunk, because I definitely want this atlas with me on-the-road.

The included close-up city maps are handy. The pages about attractions in each individual state are nice, although I would have foregone those in favor of a few more detailed maps (my state was awarded only one page). Still, the travel guide section covers major cities, scenic drives & places to see, heritage, outdoors, and items of interest for each state.

There is a one-page mileage chart, and a map showing mileage and driving times across the U.S. Online road construction info and maps are available after registration on the Rand McNally web site.

I am pleased with this purchase.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done but not as good as in the past, January 31, 2006

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RobAndNancy (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rand McNally 2006 The Road Atlas & Travel Guide: U.S. / Canada / Mexico (Rand Mcnally Road Atlas and Travel Guide: United States, Canada, Mexico) (Spiral-bound)

This is better than the lower cost Rand McNally Atlas.
What we didn't like is that in prior years, their was more coverage of sites of interest in each state. Now, there are just some suggested regional tours in the front.
The book itself is of high quality and easy to read and use.