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Have Fun in the Southwest? Easy---It's a wonderland of family attractions!





In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of fun natural and man-made attractions in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. These Southwestern USA states are full of excitement, wonder, thrills...and endless vacation opportunities for you and your family.

Throughout this website, you'll see photos and slide shows of places you'd surely love to visit, and get practical details for planning fun-filled outings that you'll remember for a lifetime to come!








What fun awaits you in the Southwestern USA?

Red Rocks Amphitheater in greater Denver, ColoradoPlanning a family vacation? Why not consider the Southwestern USA states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah? Head to the wide open spaces of the western United States, where you'll find stunning red rock formations (as in the photo of Arizona's Slide Rock State Park, which you'll see at the top of each page of this website.) You'll thrill to vistas of yellow sands, rugged mountains, deep gorges, dazzling caverns, forests of all kinds---from Saguaro cacti to towering pines; in other words, a true "Nature's Wonderland!" You'll truly have fun in the southwest!

ARIZONA! Have fun in the Southwest, ARIZONA style! City life? You'll find one of the USA's biggest metropolitan areas in the Four Corner states---large & bustling Phoenix, Arizona. One of the country's top 10 cities in population, greater Phoenix, AZ nevertheless has the low-profile look and relaxed feel of a country town. Metro Phoenix and nearby Tucson play host to hordes of happy "Snowbirds" each winter, many arriving in plush RV's, heading to Arizona's pleasant winter climate to escape the winter sleet & snow of their chillier home states. On the other hand, Arizona's most well-known northern city, Flagstaff, has an elevation of 7,000 feet, giving it a true 4-season climate with refreshing summer temperatures. In other words, no matter what time of year you'll be vacationing, it's so easy to have fun in Arizona!



Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NevadaNEVADA! Have fun in the Southwest, NEVADA style! Glitz and glamor are the focus of a Southwestern city so famous that it's a "household name" worldwide...and, if you haven't guessed already, that's the neon-light capital of the planet, Las Vegas, Nevada. While most widely thought-of because of its gaming industry, Las Vegas hosts a plethora of family-style activities...and is also a major shopping mecca! Surrounding Las Vegas, you'll find terrific opportunities for outdoor sports and nature-viewing. It's a "sure bet" that your family will have fun in Nevada!

COLORADO! Have fun in the Southwest, COLORADO style! Simply put, nature-lovers LOVE Colorado! The Mile High City of Denver, CO, along with its quickly-growing sister to the south, Colorado Springs, are two locations popular with families to use as a "base" for exploring the jaw-droppingly beautiful Rocky Mountains. The mountains which form a backdrop to the west of these cities provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, nature-watching, and exploring both Native American and Gold Rush-era history. Heading back to "base camp" in town provides families with an array of activities from pro sports to shopping to theme parks and kiddie attractions. It's truly hard NOT to have fun in Colorado!



Pine trees on snow-covered mountains are a beautiful part of Southwestern USA sceneryUTAH! Have fun in the Southwest, UTAH style! Where's the best powder snow in the USA? Any ski buff can tell you it's found in Utah's Uintah Range resorts, where the climate and conditions combine to create a skiers's wonderland! Southern Utah is perhaps the USA's "National Park Capital," with 5 major...and stunningly beautiful...national parks in the southern portion of the state alone. Outdoor recreation doesn't end when the winter snows melt; active families head to Utah in the summertime, as well, to participate in white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding and boating. And what active mountain biker DOESN'T know that Moab, Utah has some of the best terrain in the world? Plus, after communing with nature, families can head to Utah's capital, Salt Lake City, and the other cities of the Wasatch Front for cultural activities, shopping and theme park/water park fun. There are so many ways to have fun in Utah!



NEW MEXICO! Have fun in the Southwest, NEW MEXICO style! You can wander for hours in the southwestern state of New Mexico---whether it be among the subterranean corridors of the USA's most famous natural cave system at Carlsbad Caverns, or through the galleries and shops of the artist's magnet, Santa Fe. Families will enjoy visiting New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque, to brush up on lore of the Historic Route 66 Mother Road and to enjoy a gamut of kid-friendly activities...and, of course, more shopping! Road trips are a great time for your group to have fun in New Mexico!




How to have fun in the southwest? Here are some ways---

Saguaro cactus plant reaches towards the sky in Arizona THEME PARKS! You'll find a host of family fun awaiting you when you visit the Southwestern USA's theme parks. From scream-inducing thrill rides to family-friendly attractions, you'll have fun at such theme parks as the Circus Circus Adventuredome, Cliff's, Elitch Gardens, Lagoon, Sea World San Antonio, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The super-brave in your group will discover that the world's highest thrill rides are right here in the Southwestern state of Nevada...atop the 100-story tall Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas! The music-lovers in your group can also look forward to the building of the Decades Music Theme Park in Arizona (along I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson,) which will possibly open as soon as 2012.

SHOPPING! Looking for world-class shopping? The Las Vegas Strip has one of the highest concentrations of high-end stores in the entire world---right here in the Southwest USA. But, bargain-hunters will love Southwestern shopping, as well...because some of the best outlet malls in the United States are here, too. Hand-crafted items? The Southwestern states are home to the finest selection of Native American arts and crafts anywhere!

NATURAL WONDERS! The biggest concentration of US National Parks is right here in the Southwest. As you could tell by the pictures of the Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns and Bryce Canyon National Parks in the slide show above (and Saguaro National Park to your right,) you don't need thrill rides nor designer merchandise to have a great time in the Southwest. Just bring your sense of wonder and awe...and get set to be inspired!

Following, you'll find a list of SOME---but not nearly all, by any means---of the topics discussed within this website---



Latest News!
Discover the newest pages and latest updates at Have-Fun-in-the-Southwest.com here!

Harkins Theaters
Discover convenient locations of the popular Harkins Theaters! Updated July 10, 2008

Elitch Gardens Address, Phone and Ticket Info
Discover Elitch Gardens Address, Phone and Ticket Info, plus see pics of Elitch's attractions, too! Updated May 30, 2009. Save money with Pepsi can discounts!

Hollister Store Locations
Discover Southwestern USA Hollister Store Locations! Updated October 25, 2008. New Hollister store in Westminster, CO!

Disney Stores
Discover Southwest USA locations of the popular mall-based Disney Stores! Updated July 8, 2008

San Tan Village Mall
Discover the San Tan Village Mall, a fun new open-air mall; here's the scoop! Updated April 29, 2009. View a San Tan Mall slide show!

Arizona Mills Mall Shopping
Discover the many exciting Arizona Mills Mall shopping possibilities! Updated April 28, 2009

Lake Pleasant Camping
Discover the joys of Lake Pleasant Camping in greater Phoenix, Arizona! Updated January 17, 2008

Phoenix Cardinals Stadium
Plan your visit to the Phoenix Cardinals Stadium, Jobing Arena and the Westgate dining & entertainment center! Updated September 3, 2008

Aurora Southlands Mall
Discover dining, entertainment and shopping fun you may enjoy at the Aurora Southlands Mall in Colorado! Updated June 11, 2009. Red Brick Pizza closed due to tornado damage.

Castle Rock Outlet Mall
See photos and plan a bargain-hunting spree to the Castle Rock Outlet Mall just south of Denver, Colorado! Updated April 26, 2009. Enjoy a Castle Rock Outlets slide show!

Boondocks Fun Center
See pictures and get info for planning an exciting visit to Boondocks Fun Center! Updated Feb 10, 2009

Fashion Show Mall
Don't even THINK of leaving Las Vegas without a trip to the Fashion Show Mall! Updated July 27, 2008. Photo slide show of mall added!

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
Discover the bargain-hunting fun you can have at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets! Updated April 27, 2009. View LV Premium Outlets slide show!

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Discover Madame Tussaud's Las Vegas location...more fun than you ever imagined a wax museum could be! Updated Feb 3, 2008 New celebrity slide show added!

Stratosphere Tower Rides
See pictures of Stratosphere Tower Rides, some of the best Las Vegas thrill rides. Are you game enough to try? New page August 9, 2008

Parks at Arlington Mall
Plan a fun shopping trip to the Parks at Arlington Mall in Arlington, Texas! New page September 14, 2008

Round Rock Premium Outlets
Enjoy great outlet shopping fun at the attractive Round Rock Premium Outlets, just north of Austin, Texas! Updated April 26, 2009

Gateway Mall
See photos and discover the beautiful Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City, Utah! Updated April 22, 2009

PF Changs Restaurants
Discover locations of the popular PF Changs Restaurants in the southwest USA! Updated 8/21/07

Coach Outlet Stores
Discover Southwestern USA Coach Outlet Stores and Retail Mall Stores! Updated April 24, 2008. New Coach stores on their way!

Santa's Theme Park Pictures
See Santa's Theme Park Pictures and discover for planning your visit to this annual Phoenix, AZ Christmas attraction! Updated November 24, 2008. Santa's Theme Park WON'T be opening in 2008!

Privacy Policy
Here is the Privacy Policy of www.Have-Fun-in-the-Southwest.com; updated 3/14/09

Contact Me
Contact Me at www.Have-Fun-in-the-Southwest.com with your question.

Fun Southwestern Websites
Discover Fun Southwestern Websites you'll enjoy browsing through! Updated October 6, 2008.

Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum
Plan a visit to Louis Tussaud's Wax Museum in greater Dallas-Ft Worth, Texas! New page, September 17, 2008.

Arrowhead Towne Center Mall
Plan a fun-filled shopping trip to the Arrowhead Towne Center Mall in Glendale, Arizona! Updated April 28, 2009

Biltmore Fashion Park Mall
Enjoy photos and get info about the Biltmore Fashion Park Mall, an attractive outdoor shopping mall in Phoenix, Arizona. Updated April 28, 2009

Katy Mills Mall
Plan your Katy Mills Mall bargain-hunting trip; see photos & discover the great stores you'll find there! Updated April 27, 2009

Six Flags Over Texas Discount Tickets and Coupons
Discover how to get Six Flags Over Texas Discount Tickets and Coupons! New page April 17, 2009

La Cantera Mall
Discover The Shops at La Cantera Mall, San Antonio's beautiful outdoor mall near Six Flags Fiesta Texas! New page June 9, 2009

North Star Mall
Discover San Antonio's cool & classy North Star Mall! New page June 12, 2009


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