• What are some of the greatest natural wonders in the American Southwest?
    • The American Southwest is home to some of the world's greatest natural wonders, including the red-rimmed walls of the Grand Canyon, the stunning sand dunes of White Sands National Monument, and the unique underground features of Antelope Canyon.
  • Which cities in the American Southwest have unique museums?
    • Cities like Scottsdale, Santa Fe, Phoenix, and Albuquerque are home to unique museums showcasing exhibits on topics like indigenous and Southwestern art, and the history of the region's nuclear missile testing and development.

Things to Do:

1. Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon
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2. Western Spirit - Scottsdale’s Museum of the West

Western Spirit - Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
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3. The American International Rattlesnake Museum

The American International Rattlesnake Museum
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4. Ashcroft Townsite

Ashcroft Townsite
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5. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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6. Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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7. Crow Canyon Archaeological District

Crow Canyon Archaeological District
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8. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
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9. Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park
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10. Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park
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11. Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls
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12. Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park
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13. Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park

Navajo Nation Zoological and Botanical Park
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14. The New Mexico Museum of Space History

The New Mexico Museum of Space History
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15. Petrified Forest National Park

Petrified Forest National Park
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16. Roswell

Roswell
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17. The Dale Ball Trail System

The Dale Ball Trail System
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18. The Four Corners

The Four Corners
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19. The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
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20. The Titan Missile Museum

The Titan Missile Museum
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21. Tombstone

Tombstone
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22. Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park
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23. White Sands National Monument

White Sands National Monument
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24. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
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