Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon is an essential guide to one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. It includes advice on how and when to visit the Grand Canyon, as well as what other sights are worth visiting in the region.
Our inspirational Best of Arizona section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings for hotel and restaurants are the personal recommendations of our local authors and direct visitors to authentic establishments with local character.
Lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into natural wonders, such as the ecology of the Grand Canyon and the region’s birdlife, as well attractions such as The Heard Museum in Phoenix and Arizona wineries.
Twice as long as the only other full-color competitor, Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon is packed with fascinating information on this spectacular region, accompanied by stunning photography.
A detailed Places section, with full-color maps, guides you around the villages, towns and cities of the Copper State, from the vast expanses of its national parks to the eery emptiness of its former mining towns.
Introduction Best of Arizona The Grand Canyon State The Cultural Landscape
History Decisive Dates Native Heritage The Spanish Era Cowboys, Indians and Miners Birth and Rebirth
Features The Naked Earth Desert Life Outdoor Adventure Exploring Ancient Arizona Ghost Towns The Arizona Cowboy A Mountain in Reverse The Heard Museum Bird-watching Wine Country
Places Introduction NORTHERN ARIZONA Grand Canyon National Park Colorada River Rafting Flagstaff and Environs Page and the Arizona Strip Navajo and Hope Reservations CENTRAL ARIZONA Arizona’s West Coast Phoenix and Environs Sedona and the Verde Valley Mogollon Rim and Tonto Basin White Mountains and East Central Arizona SOUTHERN ARIZONA Tucson and Environs Border Country
Travel Tips TRANSPORTATION ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES SHOPPING A–Z: PRACTICAL INFORMATION FURTHER READING
Overview
Insight Guide Arizona and the Grand Canyon is an essential guide to one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. It includes advice on how and when to visit the Grand Canyon, as well as what other sights are worth visiting in the region.
Our inspirational Best of Arizona section highlights unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip. Our selective listings for ...