Frommer's^® New Mexico, 8th Edition

by Lesley S. King

• ISBN13: 9780764573071
• ISBN10: 0764573071
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Youa??ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommera??s. Ita??s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--theya??ve done the legwork for you, and theya??re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommera??s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. Youa??d be lost without us! Written by a lifelong resident of New Mexico, this is an extraordinary and in-depth guide to this most intriguing corner of the American Southwest, written in an honest, personal voice. Come along with Frommera??s and discover the galleries and innovative restaurants of Santa Fe, the glorious ski slopes of Taos, the stunning landscapes of White Sands National Monument, the wacky legends surrounding Roswell, and the wondrous subterranean world of Carlsbad Caverns. Ita??s all here, in true Frommera??s style, with practical tips, detailed maps, and a wide choice of accommodations that will suit any taste or budget.

Author Biography

Lesley S. King grew up on a ranch in northern New Mexico, where she still returns on weekends to help work cattle. She’s a freelance writer and photographer, and she’s a columnist for New Mexico magazine—as well as an avid kayaker and skier. Formerly the managing editor for The Santa Fean, she has written about food and restaurants for The New York Times; the Anasazi culture for United Airline’s Hemispheres magazine; and the environment for Audubon. She is also the author of Frommer’s Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, Frommer’s Great Outdoor Guide to Arizona & New Mexico, and New Mexico For Dummies, and she’s the co-author of Frommer’s American Southwest.

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

What’s New in New Mexico.

1. The Best of New Mexico.

2. Planning Your Trip to New Mexico.

3. For International Visitors.

4. The Active Vacation Planner.

5. Albuquerque.

6. Santa Fe.

7. Taos.

8. Northeastern New Mexico.

9. Northwestern New Mexico.

10. Southwestern New Mexico.

11. Southeastern New Mexico.

Appendix: New Mexico in Depth.

Index.