Frommer's Colorado (Frommer's Complete) (Paperback)

by Don Laine (Author), Barbara Laine (Author), Eric Peterson (Author)
Key Phrases: lantern tour, lumber baron, wilderness place, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Grand Junction (more...)

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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Meticulously researched by an experienced husband-and-wife team, Frommer's Colorado offers complete coverage of the whole state. You'll discover the best places to buy Western wear and authentic Western art; the top restaurants, from downhome steakhouses to trendy brewpubs; and the best skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing. All the top sights are here: Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Mint, and a host of gorgeous trails and canyons. You'll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper's guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 9th edition (February 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470068574
• ISBN-13: 978-0470068571
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,771 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Colorad Guide, June 29, 2003

By	"gillianld" (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Colorado, 7th Edition (Paperback)

This is a well written guide book that is really easy to use. If you want to read all about Colorado before you go it has an easy style and entertaining commentary that makes it an enjoyable and informative read. If, on the other hand, you just want to look up some information about what there is to do or see in a place you have just arrived in, the index and easy to read headings make this a quick and easy guide to use. It also contains some very current information about the area and includes web addresses to look up for further details about specific attractions. Restaurant recommendations are good - I tried out a few! Like other Frommers guides it has a good pull-out colour map and useful small street plans in the book. All in all I would give this book a thumbs up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, June 22, 2004

By	jjlash (Iowa, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's(r) Colorado, 7th Edition (Paperback)

We used this book to plan a two week "tour" of the front range and it was great. I particularly like the way it is organized by city or region, then by activity (accomodations, dining, attractions etc).

After skimming the areas we planned to visit once, I went back and made a list of the things we wanted to see and do. The book provided hours, prices, phone numbers and directions for each item. This helped plan the day so we didnt miss something because it was closed.

The descriptions are fairly complete and offer more info than the "hotel tourist stand" brochure from the same place. This let us decide, in advance, to skip things that were overly expensive or didnt sound appealing, instead of being disappointed for having spent the time and money.

The guide also has info for lots of places that the state tourism department packet left out.

On the same trip, we used the Insider's Guide to the Bad Lands and Black Hills and, even though it used a similar organization we found it much less useful.

4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to go!, July 9, 2009

By	D. Peterson "Colorado Traveler" (Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Frommer's Colorado (Frommer's Complete) This is a good book for anyone interested in visiting Colorado. Every page, i was thinking we need to go there, oh, oh, we need to go there too. I wish it had had a bit more about the scenic wonders and drives and good camping areas.