Frommer's USA (Frommer's Complete Guides) [Paperback]

Naomi P. Kraus (Author)

Book Description

Series: Frommer's Complete Guides | Publication Date: March 4, 2005

• Domestic travel continues to grow: Americans will take more than 978 million domestic leisure trips in 2005
• New for this edition: Special "Best" icon highlights the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions at the top destinations
• Now includes information on destinations in all 50 states

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's impossible for a single guidebook to completely cover a country as massive and diverse as America, but Frommer's USA comes close. Sure, some will quibble with destination choices (for example, the editors mention Martha's Vineyard, but not Nantucket) but overall, this 1,000-plus-page tome hits the mark. Chapters focus on both major cities and larger regions (New England, Southern California, etc.), covering such basics as activities, lodging, and affordable restaurants, and doing so in excruciating detail (admission prices, hours of operation, directions, whether or not a hotel has valet parking). You'll also find plenty of full-page maps and quirky little sidebars (gourmet food stores in Napa, best Chicago blues bars). As if that weren't enough, there's an online travel directory with Web addresses for everything from Ticketmaster to Zagat's to Amtrak. If you plan on seeing even a sliver of what this country has to offer, take this guidebook with you. --Jill Fergus --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Frommer's. The best trips start here.

• Detailed coverage of the United States' best attractions, hotels, restaurants, and outdoor experiences.
• Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
• Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
• Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1088 pages
• Publisher: Frommer's; 9th edition (March 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764574604
• ISBN-13: 978-0764574603
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.1 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,589,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as complete as Fodors, and there are better guides., December 16, 2003

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Allan M. Gathercoal "fdoamerica" (Norcross, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's USA (Paperback)

While on the road (Las Vegas, Arizona and New Mexico) I reviewed three USA guides and my first choice was Fodor's, then Frommer's and finally, Let's Go.

Frommer's practical recommendations are judicious ("We highly recommend that you rent a car when in Las Vegas". YES). The guide's 'What to See & Do' is worth adhering to. The maps are excellent and locate accommodations and dining rapidly for you. The comments for restaurants were normally 'spot on the money', but, restaurants can turn over ownership and management quickly and quality can drop. I experienced this in the case of the Frommer's recommended restaurant 'Maria Teresa' in Albuquerque. This is a property needs to be revisited and possibly dropped from the guide.

Very disappointing (and the PRIMARY reason for the 3 star rating) is the absences of any prices for accommodations or restaurants! This is the first major guide I have ever reviewed that omitted prices! This is a major flaw for this guide.

There are better guides for your money. Consider Fodor's (see my review) or if you are economically challenged consider 'Let's Go USA' (see my review). Conditionally recommend

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Travel in the USA, December 6, 2000

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This review is from: Frommer's USA 2000 (Paperback)

I drove from coast to coast using this book and an road map atlas. It was of great help. My only complaint is that there were very few maps in the book. If you are planning a road trip, then don't count on this book as an atlas. Regardless of that, this book has almost everything you need, phone numbers, directions, descriptions, and a long list of places to stay. It's well worth it.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pretty good, April 3, 2000

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Aya Tami (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's USA 2000 (Paperback)

Since I am planing to go to road trip in this summer, I went through a lot of travel books across america. This is the best one out there. It not only includes hot spots in all over the usa, but also has a detail rates in hotels and motels. I love it. I am sure I will have a great time with this book handy!