The Southwest

Southwestern Stories, Art Sites, and Attractions

Arizona • Colorado • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas

Travel the long, dusty stretch of Route 66, through the Grand Canyon and a wild range of topographic changes. It is a photographer’s dream and an adventurer’s delight.

You won’t find the “typical” spots found on most travel apps - no run-of-the-mill fast food joints (unless they have a UFO or giant being on the building). Anyone can give you a phonebook listing of what’s in the area, this gives you the hand-picked offbeat attractions that make taking the back roads a lot more fun!

The Southwest region features over 1,100 offbeat attractions, self-taught artists, sights, and eateries in the following states:

(PS: Things change and may no longer be open, Please respect private property and don’t trespass.)

Southwest Map

Southwest stories

“PECULIAR TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS ARE DANCING LESSONS FROM GOD.”— Kurt Vonnegut