user22937: I want to maybe try my hand in Bitcoin but I don't know of many places around here that use it so converting it would be the best route for me. Any information would be extremely helpful. Thank you 

user21451: You will need the aid of a service or individual in order to exchange fiat currency to and from bitcoin.
You will also need a bitcoin wallet.
Some services offer both exchange and wallet functionality.
You may find these resources helpful:

How does one acquire bitcoins?
How to buy bitcoins (Lists of services available in many countries)

For the United States: http://howtobuybitcoins.info/us.html

Trade (A list of many options and services)


22937: <p>I want to maybe try my hand in Bitcoin but I don't know of many places around here that use it so converting it would be the best route for me. Any information would be extremely helpful. Thank you </p>
 21451: <p>You will need the aid of a service or individual in order to exchange <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money" rel="nofollow">fiat currency</a> to and from bitcoin.</p>

<p>You will also need a <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet" rel="nofollow">bitcoin wallet</a>.</p>

<p>Some services offer both exchange and wallet functionality.</p>

<p>You may find these resources helpful:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/faq#how-does-one-acquire-bitcoins" rel="nofollow">How does one acquire bitcoins?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://howtobuybitcoins.info" rel="nofollow">How to buy bitcoins</a> (Lists of services available in many countries)
<ul>
<li>For the United States: <a href="http://howtobuybitcoins.info/us.html" rel="nofollow">http://howtobuybitcoins.info/us.html</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li><a href="https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade" rel="nofollow">Trade</a> (A list of many options and services)</li>
</ul>
