Introduction

From food to festivals to architecture, the blend of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures encompasses many different landscapes and lifestyles in the Southwest.

From the Gulf of Mexico to the Grand Canyon, in high deserts and on sprawling prairies, the Southwest is simply enormous. Drive across this region on a classic American road trip - you can even follow old Route 66 for some of the way. Discover down-home hospitality in small farming and ranching towns, or superb restaurants, fine arts and nightlife in glittering cities. Try your luck in the casinos of Nevada and on many Native American reservations. The borderlands of the Southwest have a vibrant mix of Mexican, cowboy and Native American culture – ancient pueblos, fiery cuisine, rodeos, powwows, historic adobe buildings – all set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and magnificent sunsets.