The Rough Guide to Southwest USA

Practical travel guide to Southwest USA with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Southwest USA. The Rough Guide to Southwest USA also includes details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Southwest USA, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to Southwest USA covers: The Four Corners, Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, Albuquerque and Southern New Mexico, Phoenix and Southern Arizona, Flagstaff and Central Arizona, The Grand Canyon, Southern Utah and Las Vegas

Inside this travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Southwest USA, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Grand Canyon to family activities in child-friendly places, like Monument Valley or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Las Vegas.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Southwest USA entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Southwest USA give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for visiting national parks or taking a retro road-trip down the iconic Route 66.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of Southwest USA, Wild West Towns, rural New Mexico, Arizona's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Southwest USA, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Southwest USA, matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Southwest USA, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Havasu Falls and the spectacular Zion National Park.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Phoenix, Santa Fe and many more locations in Southwest USA, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.

FREE EBOOK

Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book allows you to access all of the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.