Dive headfirst into Western USA and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Western USA rewards curiosity - find the world's tallest trees alongside abandoned ghost towns and carnivalesque coastal piers with epic views of soul-stirring sunsets. Our on-the-ground experts have gotten lost in the world's largest independent bookstore in Portland, hunted for aliens in Roswell and sampled some of America's best wines in Napa Valley. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Western USA travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design so you can navigate Western USA effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Gateway Arch National Park and Colorado National Monument to Grand Canyon
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Western USA culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: The Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, Southwest USA, California, Pacific Northwest

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western USA.