Lonely Planet Colorado

<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet Colorado </b>is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire the near-constant blue skies of Denver, hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, or climb the ice walls in Aspen while listening to live music; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Colorado and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's Colorado Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Color </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> save you time and money, and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices <b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, politics, landscapes, wildlife, outdoor activities, road trips and scenic drives, and cuisine <b>Over 35</b> <b>color maps</b> <b>Coverage</b> of Denver, Aspen, Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder, San Luis Valley, Durango, Silverton, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Monte Vista, Trinidad, Alamosa, Twin Lakes, Manitou Springs, and more <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet Colorado,</b> our most comprehensive guide to Colorado, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less traveled.<i> </i></p> Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <b>Lonely Planet's Western USA</b> guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Carolyn McCarthy, Greg Benchwick and Chris Pitts. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet:</b> Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travelers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. </p><p><i>TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 and 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category</i> </p><p><i>'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -</i> The New York Times </p><p><i>'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' </i>-Fairfax Media (Australia) </p>