Southwest USA - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Welcome to Southwest USA, Southwest USA’s Top 25, Need to Know, If You Like…, Month by Month, Itineraries, Route 66 & Scenic Drives Southwest USA Outdoors Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Southwest USA guidebook.

Your journey to Southwest USA starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on scenic drives and Route 66.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• everything you need to know about exploring the Southwest with kids
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Southwest USA, Southwest USA’s Top 25, Need to Know, If You Like: Geology, Hiking, Art, Historic Sights, Waterborne Adventure, The Old West, Skiing, Wine & Craft Beers, Shopping, Film Locations, Cultural Diversity, The Kitsch & Kooky, Small-Town USA, Month by Month, Itineraries, Route 66 & Scenic Drives Southwest USA Outdoors Travel with Children, and Regions at a Glance.