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TourBook is the brand name of a series of United States travel guides published by the Automobile Association of America. The books are published annually in editions that cover one to three states each (depending on size). Editions covering Canadian provinces are also available, created in association with the Canadian Automobile Association. TourBooks are free to AAA and CAA members.

TourBooks provide an overview of each state, followed by detailed travel information for each state, organized by city. The books provide listings of major attractions, lodging, and restaurants. Highlighted attractions are identified with a "GEM" icon ("Great Experience for Members"). Most lodging and restaurants are rated using AAA's "Diamond" system, from one to five, with "one diamond" indicating basic but adequate facilities and service and "five diamond" being reserved for the highest levels of luxury and elegance. Some establishments forgo AAA rating but are included for completeness. [1]