Southwestern United Stateslie inAmerica。
State
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Southwestern states, cities, and other destinations
Arizona Known for its Native American culture and stunning landscapes, includingGrand Canyon。 |
Nevada Nevada is mainly composed of sparsely populated deserts and wilderness, but also includes scenicLake Tahoe, And gorgeousLas VegaswithRenault。 |
New Mexico The southwest region has gems, beautiful scenery, rich artistic scenes, and a strong Spanish culture. |
Utah Known for its extensive national parks and year-round outdoor activities, and its strong Mormon (Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) influence (the Mormon Church is headquartered inSalt Lake City)。 |
Navajo Nation Reservation It is an area overlapping with the three states of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.
Notice:California、ColoradowithTexasUsually considered part of the "Southwest", but these states will be introduced in other travel guides.
city
- 1 Albuquerque – The largest city in New Mexico, it is also a transportation hub and economic center
- 2 Las cruces – Home to New Mexico State University, close to the Mexican border
- 3 Las Vegas – "Sin City", a variety of luxury entertainment destinations of luxury and indulgence, including gambling and other vices
- 4 Phoenix city – The capital of Arizona, a huge city in the desert
- 5 Renault – The little-known brother city of Las Vegas is "the largest small city in the world", with a large number of gambling, resorts and other entertainment activities
- 6 Salt Lake City – The capital of Utah and the Mormon Church (Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the starting point for Utah’s breathtaking outdoor attractions
- 7 Santa Fe – The capital of New Mexico, with a long history, architecture and prosperous artistic atmosphere
- 8 Tucson – The second city in Arizona with a beautiful desert landscape
Other destinations
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A view of the Grand Canyon
- 1 Arches National Park
- 2 Bryce Canyon National Park
- 3 Canyonlands National Park
- 4 Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- 5 Grand Canyon
- 6 Monument Valley
- 7 Pillars of Giants National Park
- 8 White Sands National Park
- 9 Zion National Park
Native American rock carvings or petroglyphs