Frommer's(r) Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, 7th Edition [Paperback]

Don Laine (Author), Barbara Laine (Author), Eric Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 2003 | Series: Frommer's Complete Guides (Book 174)

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 Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs offers complete coverage of all three Rocky Mountain cities. 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 in the glorious landscapes nearby. 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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience.

Choose the Only Guide That Gives You:
* Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
* Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget.
* Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
* The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About the Author

Residents of northern New Mexico since 1970, Don and Barbara Laine have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest, spending as much time as possible in the outdoors, and especially in the regions national parks and monuments. In addition to this book, they have written Frommers guides to Utah, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, and the National Parks of the American West, and are contributing authors to Frommers Texas.

A Denver-based freelance writer, Eric Peterson has contributed to Frommers guides to Colorado, Texas, and the National Parks of the American West, and has written Frommers Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks. When hes not on the road or writing about travel, Peterson covers Colorados high-tech business scene and Denvers punk-rock underbelly. Hes also an avid camper and hiker who enjoys long weekends in the Colorado Rockies with his antique boots, his campfire-cooked delicacies, and his faithful mutt, Giblet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 7 edition (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764567322
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567322
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,874,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide to Denver and enviros, October 10, 2007

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L. DiBetta "glittergirrll" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's Complete Guides) (Paperback)

I've now been to Denver twice and found this book to be a great resource. Their itineraries are really helpful, and the maps and write ups are right on.

3.0 out of 5 stars Wine country lite, September 25, 2009

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Marian B. Laroche "Momma knows best" (Coastal Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's(r) Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, 7th Edition (Paperback)

This book is very limited in the number and types of wineries it reviewed. It is good for the first timer but disappointing for anyone looking for new insight or advice into the Napa and Sonoma wine regions.