Whether you're taking in the views at the Grand Canyon, gambling in Las Vegas, or enjoying the hot pools at Jemez Springs, this in-depth guidebook provides all the travel information you need. It covers the major areas from Utah, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque to Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Arizona, and explores the region's culture, history, national parks, architecture, entertainment, shopping, tours, and scenic walks.

Includes index.

Introducing the Southwest -- Discovering the Southwest -- Putting the Southwest on the map -- A portraite of the Southwest -- The Southwest through the year -- The history of the Southwest -- Arizona -- Introducing Arizona -- Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona -- Phoenix and Southern Arizona -- Las Vegas -- Introducing Las Vegas -- Las Vegas -- Las Vegas Practical information -- Southern Utah -- Introducing southern Utah -- Southern Utah -- The Four Corners -- Introducing the Four Corners -- The Four Corners -- New Mexico -- Introducing New Mexico -- Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico -- Albuquerque and Southern New Mexico -- Travelers' needs -- Where to stay -- Where to eat and drink -- Shopping in the Southwest -- Entertainment in the Southwest -- Specialty vacations and activities -- Survival guide -- Practical information -- Travel information.