Moon Travel Guides | Travel Guidebooks
Some trips are about seeing the famous sights. Others are about discovering the places that make a destination feel real. Moon Travel Guides are known for helping travelers find those moments, with thoughtful recommendations, scenic drives, outdoor adventures, neighborhood discoveries, and memorable places to eat, stay, and explore. This is what they do best, and it's what has made Moon a favorite among independent travelers for decades. Their approachable, experience-first style makes planning enjoyable and encourages you to slow down, wander a little farther, and experience destinations beyond the obvious.
Staff Pick: The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA
The Open Road is equal parts inspiration and practical planning guide. Featuring 50 thoughtfully designed itineraries organized by region, it helps you discover everything from legendary highways to scenic backroads, with recommendations for memorable stops, local restaurants, outdoor adventures, and places to stay along the way. Beautiful photography, clear maps, and realistic trip planning tips make it just as enjoyable to browse from the couch as it is to pack in the car before your next adventure. If you're looking for one road trip book to spark years of future journeys, this is an excellent place to start.
Regional & City Guides by Moon Travel Guides
Moon's destination guides strike an excellent balance between practical planning and local discovery. Each guide includes carefully curated itineraries, detailed maps, recommendations for where to eat and stay, outdoor activities, neighborhood highlights, and day trips that help you make the most of your time. Rather than trying to see everything, Moon helps you spend your time on the experiences that give each destination its own character. They're guides you'll actually carry with you throughout the trip, not just read while planning it.
National Parks & Outdoor Adventures
America's national parks and scenic landscapes are among Moon's greatest strengths. These guides blend practical trip planning with thoughtful recommendations for hiking trails, scenic drives, campgrounds, wildlife viewing, and memorable places to explore nearby. Along the way, they highlight quieter corners and local insights that many visitors would otherwise miss. For travelers who love spending time outdoors, Moon's guides offer an excellent combination of inspiration, confidence, and on-the-ground advice.