Readers select the top articles related to traveling the Southwestern United States. Readers' top choices related to major destinations and specialty travel. You might be surprised to find out what our top draws are. We certainly were!
Fall in New Mexico is a time of cooler temperatures and brilliant colors. The Aspen forests in the north paint the mountainsides. Albuquerque hosts wine and arts and crafts festivals. But what most visitors look forward to in fall is the colorful International Balloon Festival. This is a major draw for tourists and the article received lots of attention year round as readers planned their trip to Albuquerque.
From a mule trip into the Grand Canyon, to a wild west show in Tombstone, the "town too tough to die," there are wonderful things to thrill children on their trip to Arizona. They will learn, have fun and remember their visit for years. What is great about these activities for children is that the adults accompanying them will have just as much fun!
Lot's of readers were looking for travel clubs, nude resorts and information on naturism in the southwest. While we've done quite a bit of research and have some great resources for our readers, we wondered if they might have been more interested in nude photography! The photograph we chose for our article was artfully cropped, of course.
When I fly in to Las Vegas, I never quite know what I want to do. Just walking the Strip is usually entertainment in itself. And, besides aren't those show tickets too expensive? Well, a Las Vegas local let me in on a great idea. Last minute tickets at half the price! This article leads you to half price ticket outlets. Our readers love to save money!
When the new Cardinals Stadium, located in Glendale (about 20 miles west of Downtown Phoenix) opened, we were there to tour. The stadium is the first and only stadium in North America that is capable of completely removing the grass playing field from the stadium. It has many other state of the art features that fans will appreciate. This article turned out to be quite a draw. We think the stadium is too!
The decor is a fun forties faux-tropical. Tommy Bahama's serves excellent island-style cuisine. The service is attentive and the atmosphere superb. I would recommend a Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe for your special occasion. Spending a few hours in the tropics is good for what ails you!
The Freddie Mercury Room is requested often by Hotel Monte Vista patrons. We toured the hotel, heard about the ghosts and took this photo. It has proven to be very popular. There must be a good number of Queen fans out there.
Santa Fe is one of the top destinations in the Southwest. Santa Fe is a city that embraces its natural environment unlike any other in the United States. A city whose beautiful, brown adobe architecture blends with the high desert landscape. A city that is, at the same time, one of America's great art and culinary capitals. Santa Fe draws those who love art, natural beauty and those who wish to relax.
USA Today has highlighted that Arizona is wooing the gay and lesbian visitor. But throughout the Southwestern United States, there are many gay and lesbian-friendly resorts, hotels, inns and communities. Our readers were interested in Gay rodeos, Gay resorts and Pride celebrations throughout the Southwest.
How many concert venues boast nature trails and a Visitor's Center? At an Elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is in a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. This diverse environment allows the visitor to see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Readers were very interested in the amphitheatre for entertainment and for enjoying the beauty. Have a look at the photo and you will understand why.
