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!

NEVADA! Have fun in the Southwest, NEVADA style! Glitz and glamor are the focus of a Southwestern city so famous that it's a "household word" 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!

UTAH! 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's some ways---

In addition to the topics covered on www.Have-Fun-in-the-Southwest.com, you may be interested in checking out the info I have on this site's "sister," which is Family-Vacation-Getaways.com This sister-website features 450+ pages about the fun you may enjoy in Southern California (which, of course, is a part of the American Southwest, too!) You'll also find some Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah information within its "road trips" pages. You'll be able to see photos and discover info about the following Southwest Attractions---

• Greater Phoenix, Arizona: Wildlife World Zoo; the Phoenix Zoo; Castles & Coasters and other family fun parks on the Phoenix Family Fun page of Family-Vacation-Getaways.com

• Arizona Outlet Shopping: There are 3 pages about Arizona outlet malls on Family-Vacation-Getaways.com; they are---
  
  • Phoenix Outlet Malls
  • Greater Tucson Outlet Malls
  • Arizona Outlet Mall Index

• Utah National Parks: Info about Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park is found on the I-15 Road Trip Ideas page of the site.

• Las Vegas family attractions:
  • The Circus Circus Adventuredome; the Las Vegas Zoo; and the Las Vegas Build A Bear Workshops have photos/info on the "Las Vegas Attractions for Kids" page.
  • The Mirage Dolphin Habitat, the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef and the MGM Hotel's Lion Exhibit info can be found on the "More Las Vegas Family Attractions" page of the site.
  • The Hoover Dam Tour and the Ethel M Chocolate Factory are covered on the Still More Las Vegas Family Attractions" page of that website.

Update, March 10, 2008: This website has been growing! Following, you'll find a list of SOME---but not all---of the topics discussed within this site---

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! New page May 17, 2008

Hollister Store Locations Discover Southwestern USA Hollister Store Locations! Updated August 12, 2008. New Hollister store in St George!

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 May 23, 2008. San Tan Mall slide show added!

Arizona Mills Mall Shopping Discover the many exciting Arizona Mills Mall shopping possibilities! Updated 12/28/07

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 March 12, 2008

Aurora Southlands Mall Discover dining, entertainment and shopping fun you may enjoy at the Aurora Southlands Mall in Colorado! Updated May 13, 2008. Southlands Mall slide show added!

Castle Rock Outlet Mall See photos and plan a bargain-hunting spree to the Castle Rock Outlet Mall just south of Denver, Colorado! Updated July 29, 2008. Castle Rock Outlets slide show added!

Boondocks Fun Center See pictures and get info for planning an exciting visit to Boondocks Fun Center! New page June 29, 3008

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 July 10, 2008. LV Premium Outlets slide show added!

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!

Gateway Mall See photos and discover the beautiful Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City, Utah! Updated July 31, 2008. Gateway Mall slide show added!

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 March 12, 2008

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Waterworld Safari Phoenix See pictures of Waterworld Safari in Phoenix, Arizona, and make plans for your fun day at the park! Updated June 12, 2008.

Fiesta Texas Hours and Address Discover the 2008 Six Flags Fiesta Texas hours and address! New page June 7, 2008

Tempe Marketplace Mall Discover the Tempe Marketplace Mall, a fun shopping, dining and entertainment center near ASU. New page June 12, 2008

Desert Ridge Marketplace Discover the Desert Ridge Marketplace, a fun shopping, dining and entertainment complex in northern Phoenix, AZ! New page June 12, 2008.

Cliff's Amusement Park Hours and Info See ride pictures, and discover Cliff's Amusement Park Hours and Info! New page June 24, 2008.

Six Flags Over Texas Hours and Address Discover Six Flags Over Texas hours and address here! New page June 28, 2008

Prime Outlets San Marcos Discover one of Texas' finest outlet malls, the Prime Outlets at San Marcos! New page July 26, 2008

Tanger Outlets San Marcos Discover great bargain-hunting fun at the Tanger Outlets of San Marcos, Texas! New page July 26, 2008

Round Rock Premium Outlets Enjoy great outlet shopping fun at the attractive Round Rock Premium Outlets, just north of Austin, Texas! New page July 27, 2008

Allen Premium Outlets Discover exciting outlet shopping north of Dallas at the Allen Premium Outlets! New page July 29, 2008

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

El Paso Outlet Mall Discover the El Paso Outlet Mall and enjoy pictures of this attractive new factory outlet center! New page August 12, 2008.