What are some famous landmarks in the southwest region of the us?

Answer 1

Before searching for any specific landmarks it is essential to gain a closely defined geographical location of the American Southwest. The US Census Bureau is usually the final authority on naming regions. Few authors, historians or geographers are known to include California as the Census Bureau does. Oklahoma and Texas are sometimes included by those who are in love with cowboy and Indian lore, but they are a part of the South according to the Census Bureau. States with an option on the Southwest by both camps include Nevada, Utah and Colorado while everyone can agree that Arizona and New Mexico are the very Cornerstone of the Southwest.

A single landmark unifies four of the five states in our final countdown so lets drop Nevada and begin our Southwest landmark search with the Four Corners Marker. This monument is known by many and visited by few. It is the quadripont where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona all join. This is a unique site in US geography that also divides the Navajo Nation and the Mountain Ute Reservations. It is remote and well off the beaten track, 40 miles from Cortez, Colorado.

Colorado has a wide variety of other noteworthy landmarks including the ancient Cliff Dwellings of the Anasazi which is also near Cortez. Pikes Peak on the front range at Colorado Springs is one of of Colorado's 54 fourteeners and is loved for the easy access available to the summit (It has its own Marathon, cog railroad and also features the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb). While there you can also visit the Garden of the Gods, Air Force Academy, Cripple Creek, Garden of the Gods and the Broadmoor Resort. Denver offers the US Mint, the Broncos, Brown Palace Hotel and Elitch Gardens Theme Park.

Utah may be best known for the Great Salt Lake and the Mormon Temple, however it also has 43 state parks and 10 amazing National Parks featuring sandstone formations that dazzle the eye and ski slopes that are among the world's finest. Visit Lake Powell and Glen Canyon, the San Rafael Swell and Notch Peak to aid in your study of geology.

Arizona also is a geological wonderland and is much more then the Grand Canyon, the gunfight at the OK Corral, Meteor Crater, Window Rock, Hoover Dam, the gateway to Las Vegas and the Painted Desert. It is both a geriatric nirvana and the heartland of the Navajo and Apache Nations. Yes, you can still search for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Superstition Mountains and while doing that you can also visit the Petroglyphs in the Superstition Wilderness. A visit to the Sonoran Desert and the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument should be a part of this trip as well as plenty of reserved time for shopping (jewelry, southwestern art and the Navajo rug). Lake Havasu City welcomes you to London Bridge which is a difficult landmark to mistake.

New Mexico deserves to be called the Land of Enchantment. It is also a rare American culinary travel destination where directions are often given by the locals in terms of distance from their favorite restaurant. The staple that is the focal point of Southwesstern dining is the Hatch Green Chilie which is available in four varieties from Mild to Extra Hot and they are the essential ingredient in the relleno and Green Chile Stew. The Atomic Age began near Socorro which makes the Trinity Site an important historical location worth a visit. The modern history of New Mexico pre-dates Columbus so be certain to add a few museums to your visit when you need a break from shopping. Consider driving the High Road to Taos from Santa Fe, attend the Santa Fe Opera, visit the Palace of the Governors, the Capulin Volcanoe, the Georgia O'Keefe Museum, the Museums on the Hill, Albuquerque's Old Town, hike the Rinconada Canyon and Boca Negra Canyon trails in search of petroglyphs, attend the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, ride the Sandia tramway and visit as many Native American Reservations as you can.

Answer 2

the population is growing fast here more and more people are coming year by year coral snakes are found in Arizona and new Mexico grand canyon is in the southwest. The great sand dunes are also found there! These are what I found most exciting to me hope I could help bye!

Answer 3

There are many natural wonders in the south-west region of the United States. Some of them include Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Carlsbad Cavern and so many more.

Answer 4

The Grand Canyon is a major tourist attraction in southwest United States. It is located in Arizona.

Answer 5

grand canyons

Answer 6

hoover dam