Southwest USA

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Southwest USA.

Discover Southwest USA's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking to the blue-green waters at Havasu Falls; to passing the world's most iconic cacti at Saguaro National Park; and riding a mining train into an old copper mine in Bisbee, a lovably eccentric town in southern Arizona.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Southwest USA effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Southwest USA
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Great Basin National Park, to the Extraterrestrial Highway, and Pyramid Lake
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Southwest USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Southwest USA.