Posts in Category: Southwest | Top Ten Travel List

10 things to do in downtown Tucson

There is so much to do and see in the vibrant desert oasis of Tucson. I moved here from beautiful Flagstaff and have enjoyed the many gorgeous hiking trails, foodie scene, and eclectic attractions. ...

15 Places for Incredible Views in Tucson, Arizona

Incredible views in Tucson and surrounding areas are very easy to come across. The Sonoran desert oasis, surrounded by 4 prominent mountain ranges, truly is a stunning place. I recommend every hiker ...

Attraction of the Week: Reunion Tower in Dallas

Dallas is most well-known for being home to “America’s Team” The Cowboys, amazing employment opportunities, and Dealey Plaza: site of the JFK assassination. Endless suburbia is ...

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The must-do in Dallas is visiting the beautiful Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This world-class attraction opened in 1984, making it one of America’s newest gardens. It is repeatedly ranked ...

Attraction of the Week: City of Rocks

City of Rocks, an otherworldly geologic wonder in Southwestern New Mexico, is one to add to your bucket list of oddball roadside attractions. This is a really cool place that I recommend taking some ...

18 Must-Try Restaurants in “The Old Pueblo”

Tucson is an emerging foodie destination well known for its’ vibrant Southwestern food scene. Since moving to the city I have really enjoyed exploring the independent restaurant scene. I love ...

Silver City, New Mexico: A Beautiful Respite from the Desert Heat

While living in Tucson for several years, Mike and I had the opportunity to check out many unique places we might not have seen otherwise. As it is still quite hot here in September, we decided to ...

50 Mesmerizing Attractions in the Southwest

The Southwest is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world. This dazzling region of the country is a prime place to plan an adventurous, active, outdoorsy vacation. The ...

5 Easy & Scenic Tucson Hikes for the Hot Summer Season

Tucson is no question home to some of the most incredible hiking trails. However, finding things to do during the hot summer months can be a real challenge. Daily highs average in the 90-100+ range ...

Tombstone: The Town too Tough to Die

Fans of old Western classics featuring the likes of gunslingers like Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday will definitely want to plan a visit to the authentic western town of Tombstone. Located just 2 ...