Synopses & Reviews
Moon Southwest Road Trip will take you on the journey of a lifetime. Inside, youll find cross-country routes and road-tested advice for adventurers who want to see the parts of the Southwest that the interstates have left behind. It also includes mile-by-mile highlights celebrating major cities, obscure towns, popular attractions, roadside curiosities, local lore, and oddball trivia.
Moon Southwest Road Trip will take you off the beaten path and into the heart of the Southwest.
Features include:
A flexible network of route combinations, extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries
Essential tips for the road: survival guides for two dozen cities, call letters of the liveliest radio stations, and details on where to eat and sleep
Full-color interior with more than 140 meticulously detailed maps
Synopsis
HIT THE ROAD
See the top destinations in the Southwest with this book as your guide. With 32 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, our detailed driving routes give you all you need, including mileage from place to place, driving times, and advice on the best stops along the way to eat, sleep, and explore.
Choose the road trip that's best for you:
The 14-Day Best of the Southwest
Las Vegas, Utah's National Parks, and the Grand Canyon
Two Days along Route 66
Two Days in Las Vegas
One Day at the Grand Canyon
Also Available
Moon Zion & Bryce
Moon Route 66 Road Trip
Moon Southwest Road Trip includes the following destinations:
Las Vegas
Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Moab
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Monument Valley
Four Corners Monument
Mesa Verde National Park
Santa Fe
Taos
Route 66 from Albuquerque to Kingman
Grand Canyon National Park
Synopsis
Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides Wind-carved red rocks, brightly-painted adobe houses, and miles of open desert road: explore the beauty of the Southwest with Moon Southwest Road Trip. Inside you'll find:
- Maps and Driving Tools: 32 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route
- Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: You'll know exactly what you want to do at each stop with lists of the best hikes, views, and more. Revel in the glitz of Las Vegas, or shop the markets of Santa Fe. Marvel at the sandstone spires of Monument Valley and the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, or go mountain biking in Moab or swimming in Havasu Falls
- Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route, or follow strategic routes like a Route 66 road trip or a week-long tour of the national parks, as well as suggestions for spending time in Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, Arches and Canyonlands, Santa Fe, and Taos
- Local Expert: Road warrior and Arizona local Tim Hull shares his love of the Southwest (including where to find the best fiery chiles )
- Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids
With Moon Southwest Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and insider's view, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon California Road Trip Spending more time in the Southwest? Check out Moon Grand Canyon, Moon New Mexico, or Moon Utah.