Some indication of your own theological convictions would be very helpful; indeed, without that I haven't the foggiest idea how to help you narrow things down <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />.
Certainly stay away from the major recognized cults (Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Christian Scientists, etc.)<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/flee.gif" alt="" />, and if you believe in the inerrancy of Scripture you should be wary of most of the "mainline" denominations (e.g., United Methodist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian Church USA, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, etc.)<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/puke.gif" alt="" />. There are large conservative evangelical denominations that embrace the inerrancy of Scripture and reject liberal theology (e.g., Presbyterian Church of America, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Southern Baptist Convention, etc.) <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />, and there are even good churches within the more liberal mainline denominations that faithfully teach the whole counsel of God <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/applause.gif" alt="" />. My own experience is also that Independent (Fundamental) Baptist churches tend to be legalistic, contentious, and major on the minors (beers, queers, and the King James Bible)<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/argue.gif" alt="" />. SBC (Southern Baptist Convention) churches are generally a better bet <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bravo.gif" alt="" />(especially after the "takeover" or "conservative resurgence"), but there is still tremendous diversity between individual churches and associations. If you can find a Reformed Baptist church --- praise the Lord and go!!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/ClapHands.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, if you're still clueless I would recommend Ron Rhodes' Complete Guide to Christian Denominations, which is more succinct and to the point than the other major reference work by Frank Mead. After you've narrowed it down from there the good folks here could probably help you narrow things down even more.

Also, here's a little comparison chart that may be helpful. I'm sure there are better ones but this one was easy to find:
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/denominations_beliefs.htm


In Christ,

Brad J. Hammond