Fodor'sTravel Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2016

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Travelers continue to flock to Arizona year-round to explore the outdoors and relax at world-class spa resorts. In full-color throughout,  Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon  helps travelers take advantage of the state's myriad pleasures, including outstanding museums and galleries, Navajo and Hopi cultural experiences, top-notch golf, three national parks, and excellent Mexican food and tequila.

This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on how to experience some of Arizona's top outdoor activities: star-gazing; exploring canyons, deserts, mountains, flora, and fauna; and the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure, rafting the Colorado River
· Major sights such as The Grand Canyon, The Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert, Sedona, Scottsdale, The Heard Museum, Monument Valley, and Desert Botanical Garden
· Coverage of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe; Grand Canyon National Park; Flagstaff; North-Central Arizona; Northeast Arizona; Eastern Arizona; Tucson; Southern Arizona; Northwest Arizona and Southeast Nevada

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 1985

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Kim Savage · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Fodor’s.
I take them with me on my travels. Very helpful for double checking sights I want to see as well as finding restaurants.
Can’t wait to visit AZ in December!

[Mike Parkes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took this on a trip to Tucson and the Sky Islands. It was all I needed as a general guide and also had excellent short descriptions on hiking trails/natural heritage areas (my primary interest), that led me to more detailed Internet information. Lots of meat and not much fat (well except for the copious hotel and restaurant listings, but that applies to most guidebooks).

[Kate Connors · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great overview of activities in Arizona. We’ve referenced this so many times on our trip. It’s helped to fill in the gaps on our way to the major sites. The restaurant recommendations have also been really spot on.

[John Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good updated info.

[Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only counts as a 1/2 read but was useful on road trip through AZ!

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Travel Guide - it's tattered and dog-eared now. It was a tremendous help as we packed 1500 miles and 8 National Parks and Monuments into 4 days.

[Alison Petchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with a handy map I used to plan a comprehensive visit to Arizona. Covers all the different areas of Arizona and all categories of things to see. I do prefer Fodor over Lonely Planet guides

[Judy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I grabbed this from the library as we are traveling to the Chicago area for part of spring break. We are traveling with small children (ages 3 and 5) and I was hoping this book would give me some more tips/tricks/family-specific items to guide me through our visit - it did not. There was barely 1 page on the Shedd Aquarium with hardly any tips to avoid lines, best times to go, where to eat, etc. Overall I paged through it and got a few ideas for more obscure places to visit, but it didn't meet my need for garnering family travel ideas.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource for information regarding national parks and national monuments. While the recommendations for accommodations and dining were too pricey for our type of travel, the information for the sights and attractions was invaluable. Good companion for the Lonely Planet for budget-conscious travelers.

[Harold Crowder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in preparation for trip to Sedona area, likely to include Montezuma Castle and Wupathi NMs, maybe SF Peaks, Sunset Crater and walnut Canyon NMs, and possibly Slide Rock SP. So close, 2ish hours, Grand Canyon, may go again!

[Brendaz890 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The images in this book are fantastic and greatly helped us in planning what we wanted to see, especially Rainbow Bridge, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first thing I read about the Grand Canyon was a suggestion to go on a Hummer tour. Um. No. Not my style.
Not sure if I can bring myself to open the book again

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love travel books and having actually hiked to the bottom (Hermit Rapids)and back out makes me love it even more!

[Cloay]

Available in SG NLB 917.91(MP
New edition (ISBN 978-1-40000856-8)

[Lois · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually have the 2011 version. I looked at a lot of guide books and this seems to cover everything you need to plan a great trip.

[Chrissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Doesn't include any West Valley info.

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, Fodor's provides tons of great information for the frugal spend thrifty to the expensive.

[Palak · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book. Had great tips and well described hikes. It helped us a lot on selecting our trails to Grand Canyon North rim, Antelope Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great asset and guide for me in planning my recent trip to Arizona, and proved very useful while I was there as well.

[Richard Hessney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good guide. What you'd expect from Fodor's. I read the ebook version and took it to AZ on my Nook. Has a lot of info on all parts of AZ, a state with plenty of natural attractions.

[Tina Milledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fodors books never disappoint.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much-appreciated Christmas gift. Spent a pleasant afternoon going chapter to chapter with my highlighter. Comprehensive and, based on what I already know about AZ, accurate.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it was a really clear concise travel guide for AZ. I've spent quite some time in the state so I'm familiar with many sites and events. I thought this was an excellent comprehensive guide.

[Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Grand Canyon is such a marvelous place -- thank you, TRoosevelt. Fodor's is great for its pictures and good advice.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful and informative travel guide to Arizona. Up to date listings of restaurants, hotels and local attractions, along with some practical tips for visitors.