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Ready to take your roots research on the road? Put these 11 top stops on your genealogy itinerary.

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Michigan's Detroit Public Library is giving out-of-towners a break.

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When its time to take your research on the road, don't leave home without our expert advice for visiting out-of-town libraries, archives and records offices.

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Don't know where to start? A basic geneaology can nudge you over that intimidating beginner's hurdle. Here's how to find low- and no-cost lessons for the newbie family historian.

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Once you've made a few trips to regional facilities, you'll be ready to tackle research at one of the United States' genealogy meccas.

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After a major renovation, the National Archives in Washington, DC, has even more to offer genealogists. We'll take you on an insider's tour of this national treasure's exciting new features.