Frommer's^® Portable Phoenix and Scottsdale , 2nd Edition

by Karl Samson; Jane Aukshunas

• ISBN13: 9780764567353
• ISBN10: 0764567357
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's puts the best of one of America's hottest destinations in travelers' pockets. Readers get candid reviews on the best hotels and restaurants in every price range, plus all the best experiences of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the Valley of the Sun, including gallery hopping on the Scottsdale Art Walk, driving the Apache Trail, and hiking Camelback Mountain.

Author Biography

<b>Karl Samson</b> and <b>Jane Aukshunas,</b> husband-and-wife travel-writing team, find that the sunny winter skies of the Arizona desert are the perfect antidote to the dreary winters of their Pacific Northwest home. Each winter, they flee the rain to explore Arizona&#8217;s deserts, mountains, cities, and small towns. It is the state&#8217;s unique regional style, Native American cultures, abundance of contemporary art, and, of course, boundless landscapes that keep the duo fascinated by Arizona. Summers find the team researching their other books, including <i>Frommer&#8217;s Washington, Frommer&#8217;s Oregon,</i> and <i>Frommer&#8217;s Seattle &amp; Portland.</i>

Table of Contents

List of Maps.

1. The Best of Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun.

1 Frommer’s Favorite Experiences in Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun.

2 The Best Golf Courses.

3 The Best Museums.

4 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts.

5 The Best Family Resorts.

6 The Best Restaurants.

7 The Best Swimming Pools.

2. Planning Your Trip to Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun.

1 Visitor Information.

2 When to Go.

Phoenix & Scottsdale Calendar of Events.

3 Tips for Travelers with Special Needs.

4 Getting There.

5 For International Visitors.

3. Getting to Know Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun.

1 Orientation.

Neighborhoods in Brief.

2 Getting Around.

Fast Facts: Phoenix & Scottsdale.

4. Where to Stay.

1 Scottsdale.

2 North Scottsdale, Carefree & Cave Creek.

3 Central Phoenix & the Camelback Corridor.

Family-Friendly Hotels.

4 North Phoenix.

5 Downtown Phoenix.

6 Tempe, Mesa, South Phoenix & the Airport Area.

7 Outlying Resorts.

5. Where to Dine.

1 Scottsdale.

2 North Scottsdale, Carefree & Cave Creek.

3 Central Phoenix & the Camelback Corridor.

Family-Friendly Restaurants.

4 Downtown Phoenix.

5 Tempe, Mesa, South Phoenix & the Airport Area.

6 Dining with a View.

7 Cowboy Steakhouses.

8 Breakfast, Brunch & Quick Bites.

6. Exploring.

1 The Desert & Its Native Cultures.

2 Museums.

3 Architectural Highlights.

4 Wild West Theme Towns.

5 Parks & Zoos.

6 Especially for Kids.

7 Organized Tours & Excursions.

8 Outdoor Pursuits.

9 Spectator Sports.

10 Day Spas.

7. Shopping.

1 Malls & Shopping Centers.

2 Goods A to Z.

8. Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun After Dark.

1 The Club & Music Scene.

2 The Bar, Lounge & Pub Scene.

3 The Performing Arts.

4 Casinos.

9. Side Trips from Phoenix & Scottsdale.

1 The Apache Trail.

2 Southeast of Phoenix (En Route to Tucson).

3 En Route to Northern Arizona.

Index.

General Index.

Accommodations Index.

Restaurant Index.