Frommer's Arizona 2006

by Karl Samson

Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Arizona features gorgeous color photos of the state's spectacular scenery. Extremely detailed and personally researched, this is the most reliable and in-depth guide you can buy for an Arizona adventure. From world-class golf resorts to authentic dude ranches, from stunning Southwestern-style B&Bs; to rustic lodges and secluded campgrounds, our authors have chosen the very best places to stay throughout the state, in all price ranges. They'll show you the most scenic drives, and take you outdoors for desert hikes, superb golf, thrilling white-water rafting, horseback riding, and more. Serious shoppers will appreciate our insider advice on finding the best of local art galleries and the most intriguing regional crafts, rugs, and pottery. And of course, you'll discover where to find the best Mexican and Southwestern dining, from elegant resort restaurants to roadside joints that offer great regional specialties and a mean margarita. With Frommer's in hand, you'll see all the highlights, from glorious vistas of the Grand Canyon to the fanciful red-rock formations of Sedona, from the eerie monoliths of Monument Valley to the silent splendors of the desert. You'll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

Genres: Travel, Reference, Nonfiction

468 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Stephy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this because I'm making my first visit to my friend Edith in Tucson in December. It has lots of pictures but more words about what there is to do and see, down to the tiny snippets of towns or used to be towns, assorted festival dates and locations. I figure since I am not looking for hotels or tours, and the Library friends had it for a quarter, I would study up. It hasn't disappointed me. Ghost towns don't move.

[Brendaz890 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was extremely helpful in planning our vacation. The descriptions of places to see helped us in planning our itinerary. We tried a bed & breakfast for the first time because of the description we read here and it was fantastic.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gearing up for our trip, I'm kind of obsessed with Frommer's guides.

Frommer's guides (like any other guide) are more useful when they are for one city as opposed to a whole state as they can be more detailed but it was still helpful.