Frommer's^® Arizona 2004

by Karl Samson; Jane Aukshunas

• ISBN13: 9780764538872
• ISBN10: 076453887X
• Edition: Map
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s 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-they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re 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 Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer2s Arizona 2004 features gorgeous color photos of the state2s 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 BBs; to rustic lodges and secluded campgrounds, our authors have chosen the very best places to stay throughout the state, in all price ranges. They2ll 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, you2ll 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 Frommer2s in hand, you2ll 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. You2ll even get a free color fold-out map and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	p. vi
What's New in Arizona	p. 1
The Best of Arizona	p. 4
The Best Places to Commune with Cacti	p. 4
The Best Active Vacations	p. 4
The Best Day Hikes & Nature Walks	p. 5
The Best Scenic Drives	p. 8
The Best Golf Courses	p. 9
The Best Bird-Watching Spots	p. 10
The Best Offbeat Travel Experiences	p. 11
The Best Family Experiences	p. 11
The Best Family Vacations	p. 11
The Best Museums	p. 12
The Best Places to Discover the Old West	p. 12
The Best Places to See Indian Ruins	p. 13
The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts	p. 14
The Best Family Resorts	p. 15
The Best Hotels for Old Arizona Character	p. 15
The Best B&Bs	p. 16
The Best Swimming Pools	p. 17
The Best Places to Savor Southwest Flavors	p. 18
Planning Your Trip to Arizona	p. 19
The Regions in Brief	p. 19
Visitor Information	p. 20
Destination: Arizona--Red Alert Checklist	p. 21
Money	p. 21
When to Go	p. 22
Arizona Calendar of Events	p. 24
Insurance	p. 27
Health & Safety	p. 28
Specialized Travel Resources	p. 29
Planning Your Trip Online	p. 32
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	p. 33
The 21st-Century Traveler	p. 33
Online Traveler's Toolbox	p. 34
Getting There	p. 35
Escorted Tours, Package Deals & Special-Interest Vacations	p. 38
The Active Vacation Planner	p. 40
Hot Links	p. 42
Getting Around	p. 46
Tips on Accommodations	p. 48
Suggested Itineraries	p. 49
Recommended Reading	p. 50
Fast Facts: Arizona	p. 52
For International Visitors	p. 54
Preparing for Your Trip	p. 54
Getting to the U.S.	p. 60
Getting Around the U.S.	p. 61
Fast Facts: For the International Traveler	p. 62
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun	p. 67
Orientation	p. 68
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 73
Getting Around	p. 74
Fast Facts: Phoenix	p. 76
Where to Stay	p. 77
Where to Dine	p. 96
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 109
Seeing the Sights	p. 115
Frommer's Favorite Phoenix Experiences	p. 123
Organized Tours & Excursions	p. 127
Outdoor Pursuits	p. 129
Spectator Sports	p. 135
Day Spas	p. 138
Shopping	p. 139
Phoenix After Dark	p. 145
A Side Trip from Phoenix: the Apache Trail	p. 152
En Route to Tucson	p. 154
En Route to Northern Arizona	p. 156
Central Arizona	p. 157
Wickenburg	p. 158
Prescott	p. 164
Jerome	p. 171
The Verde Valley	p. 174
Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon	p. 179
Vortex Power	p. 183
The High Cost of Red-Rock Views	p. 185
The Grand Canyon & Northern Arizona	p. 203
Flagstaff	p. 203
Williams	p. 215
The Grand Canyon South Rim	p. 218
Fast Facts: The Grand Canyon	p. 223
South Rim Alternatives: Havasu Canyon & Grand Canyon West	p. 243
The Grand Canyon North Rim	p. 247
The Four Corners Region: Land of the Hopi & Navajo	p. 253
Winslow	p. 256
The Hopi Reservation	p. 258
A Native American Crafts Primer	p. 264
The Petrified Forest & Painted Desert	p. 266
The Window Rock & Ganado Areas	p. 269
Canyon de Chelly National Monument	p. 272
Fred Harvey & His Girls	p. 275
Navajo National Monument	p. 277
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park	p. 278
Lake Powell & Page	p. 281
Eastern Arizona's High Country	p. 290
Payson & the Mogollon Rim Country	p. 290
Pinetop-Lakeside	p. 294
The Rodeo-Chediski Fire	p. 295
Greer & Sunrise Park	p. 298
Springerville & Eagar	p. 302
The Coronado Trail	p. 305
Tucson	p. 307
Orientation	p. 308
Neighborhoods in Brief	p. 312
Getting Around	p. 312
Fast Facts: Tucson	p. 314
Where to Stay	p. 315
Family-Friendly Hotels	p. 321
Where to Dine	p. 329
North-of-the-Border Margaritaville	p. 334
Family-Friendly Restaurants	p. 342
Seeing the Sights	p. 344
Frommer's Favorite Tucson Experiences	p. 355
The Shrine That Stopped a Freeway	p. 356
Walking Tour: Downtown Historic Districts	p. 358
Organized Tours	p. 362
Outdoor Pursuits	p. 362
Spectator Sports	p. 367
Day Spas	p. 367
Shopping	p. 368
Tucson After Dark	p. 374
Southern Arizona	p. 380
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument	p. 381
Tubac & Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge	p. 382
Starry, Starry Nights	p. 389
Nogales	p. 390
Patagonia & Sonoita	p. 391
Sierra Vista & the San Pedro Valley	p. 395
Tombstone	p. 401
Bisbee	p. 405
Exploring the Rest of Cochise County	p. 409
Western Arizona	p. 418
Kingman	p. 420
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	p. 423
Get Your Kicks on Route 66	p. 424
Bullhead City & Laughlin, Nevada	p. 428
Lake Havasu & the London Bridge	p. 431
Canoeing the Colorado	p. 433
Yuma	p. 439
Arizona in Depth	p. 444
The Natural Environment	p. 445
Arizona: Hollywood Back Lot	p. 446
Arizona Today	p. 447
History 101	p. 449
Index	p. 455
List of Maps
Arizona	p. 6
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun	p. 70
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun Accommodations	p. 78
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun Dining	p. 98
Phoenix, Scottsdale & the Valley of the Sun Attractions	p. 116
Central Arizona	p. 159
Sedona & Vicinity	p. 181
The Grand Canyon & Northern Arizona	p. 205
Flagstaff	p. 207
Grand Canyon South Rim	p. 225
The Four Corners Region	p. 255
Eastern Arizona's High Country	p. 291
Tucson at a Glance	p. 310
Tucson Accommodations	p. 316
Tucson Dining	p. 330
Tucson Attractions	p. 346
Walking Tour: Downtown Historic Districts	p. 359
Southern Arizona	p. 383
Western Arizona	p. 419
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