Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon 2007

by FODOR'S

• ISBN13: 9781400017065
• ISBN10: 1400017068
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-10-17
• Publisher: Fodor's

Summary

Home of the Grand Canyon, Arizona has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Visitors are also welcome at many of Arizona's Native American communities. Find out where to shoot the rapids on the Colorado, hike to a turquoise waterfall, saddle up at a dude ranch, douse a chile-induced fire with a margarita. Fodor's guide to Arizona has the most up-to-date information available and is packed with practical travel advice. We have recommendations for hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes as well as extensive and unbiased coverage of the main tourist attractions. Before you leave for Arizona remember to pack your Fodor's guide to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Table of Contents

Planning Your Trip
Be a Fodor's Correspondent	p. 3
About This Book	p. 6
What's Where	p. 7
Quintessential Arizona	p. 12
If You Like	p. 14
Great Itineraries	p. 16
On the Calendar	p. 18
When to Go	p. 22
Smart Travel Tips	p. 444
Arizona & the Grand Canyon
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe & The Valley of the Sun	p. 23
Exploring the Valley of the Sun	p. 26
Where to Eat	p. 43
Where to Stay	p. 65
Nightlife & the Arts	p. 81
Sports & the Outdoors	p. 87
Shopping	p. 95
Side Trips Near Phoenix	p. 101
The Apache Trail	p. 110
Valley of the Sun Essentials	p. 115
The Grand Canyon	p. 121
Grand Canyon National Park: South Rim	p. 129
Approaching the South Rim: Williams & Tusayan	p. 146
Grand Canyon: The West Rim	p. 154
Grand Canyon National Park: The North Rim	p. 158
Approaching the North Rim: Lees Ferry & Jacob Lake	p. 163
The Grand Canyon Essentials	p. 170
North-Central Arizona	p. 177
Flagstaff	p. 183
Side Trips Near Flagstaff	p. 194
Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon	p. 198
The Verde Valley, Jerome & Prescott	p. 212
North-Central Arizona Essentials	p. 224
The Northeast	p. 229
Navajo Nation East	p. 236
The Hopi Mesas	p. 243
Navajo Nation West	p. 247
Monument Valley	p. 250
Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell	p. 257
The Northeast Essentials	p. 267
Eastern Arizona	p. 270
The White Mountains	p. 274
The Petrified Forest & the Painted Desert	p. 295
Eastern Arizona Essentials	p. 303
Tucson	p. 306
Exploring Tucson	p. 308
Where to Eat	p. 329
Where to Stay	p. 339
Nightlife & the Arts	p. 350
Sports & the Outdoors	p. 354
Shopping	p. 358
Side Trips Near Tucson	p. 362
Tucson Essentials	p. 366
Southern Arizona	p. 369
Southeast Arizona	p. 372
Southwest Arizona	p. 398
Southern Arizona Essentials	p. 409
Northwest Arizona & Southeast Nevada	p. 413
Northwest Arizona	p. 417
Southeast Nevada	p. 426
Northwest Arizona & Southeast Nevada Essentials	p. 431
Understanding Arizona	p. 433
Arizona at a Glance	p. 434
The Native Southwest	p. 436
Books & Movies	p. 441
Smart Travel Tips	p. 444
Index	p. 464
About our Writers	p. 480
Closeups
On the Mexican Menu	p. 59
Top Spas	p. 69
Baseball's Three Seasons	p. 88
The Lost Dutchman Mine	p. 111
Tips for Avoiding Canyon Crowds	p. 132
Freebies at the Canyon	p. 143
Rafting Basics	p. 165
Grand Canyon Flora and Fauna	p. 169
Vortex Tour	p. 197
Red Rock Geology	p. 200
Rodeo Lesson	p. 223
Reservation Rules	p. 237
The Navajo and the Hopi	p. 251
Tribes & Their Crafts	p. 260
The Writing on the Wall	p. 287
The Desert's Fragile Giant	p. 323
Where the West Is Still Wild	p. 346
The Legend of Wyatt Earp	p. 374
Snap "Shot" of Tequila	p. 402
A Brief History of Old Route 66	p. 420
Maps & Charts
Arizona	p. 8
Greater Phoenix	p. 28
What to See in Downtown Phoenix	p. 30
What to See in Greater Phoenix	p. 32
What to See in Scottsdale	p. 39
Where to Eat in the Valley of the Sun	p. 46
Where to Stay in the Valley of the Sun	p. 66
Side Trips Near Phoenix	p. 102
Grand Canyon National Park	p. 128
Grand Canyon South Rim	p. 131
Grand Canyon Hiking Trails Chart	p. 142
Grand Canyon Campground Chart	p. 151
Grand Canyon North Rim	p. 159
North-Central Arizona	p. 182
Flagstaff	p. 184
Sedona	p. 199
Prescott	p. 220
Northeast Arizona	p. 234
Eastern Arizona	p. 276
Petrified Forest National Park	p. 296
What to See in Downtown Tucson	p. 312
What to See at the University of Arizona	p. 317
What to See in Greater Tucson	p. 320
Saguaro National Park West Unit	p. 327
Saguaro National Park East Unit	p. 328
Where to Stay & Eat in Tucson	p. 332
Side Trips Near Tucson	p. 363
Southeast Arizona	p. 375
Southwest Arizona	p. 399
Northwest Arizona & Southeast Nevada	p. 418
Bullhead City & Laughlin, Nevada	p. 427
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