The Southwest Region
The American Southwest is a land of red-rock deserts and neon - the Grand Canyon, the glitter of Las Vegas, the vortexes of Sedona, and the adobe art towns of New Mexico.
The Southwest at a Glance#
The Southwest is big-sky desert country - epic canyons, Native American heritage, and the surreal oasis of Las Vegas.
Why go / don’t miss: the mile-deep Grand Canyon, the non-stop Las Vegas Strip, the red rocks of Sedona, the adobe art scene of Santa Fe, and the buttes of Monument Valley.
Areas: Arizona (Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix, Tucson); Las Vegas and southern Nevada; and New Mexico (Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque).
Getting around: fly into Las Vegas or Phoenix; a car (or a Grand Canyon road trip) is essential.
When to go: spring and fall are ideal; summers are scorching in the low desert.
Where to stay: Las Vegas for the Strip, Santa Fe for art, or a canyon-country base.
Dining: New Mexican green chile, Sonoran hot dogs, and Vegas’s world-class dining.
Local tips: the Grand Canyon plus Las Vegas and Sedona make a classic loop.
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