The southwestern United States offers epic landscapes, Las Vegas glitz and a taste of the Old West. Greene Street, in Silverton, Colorado, is dominated by mighty peaks. (Mark Read) (Credit: Mark Read)

Sights of Southwest USA

America’s greatest road trip takes in mountains and monuments, complete isolation and the madness of Las Vegas.

By Lonely Planet Magazine

16 August 2011

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View image of Las Vegas (Credit: Mark Read)

View image of Las Vegas (Credit: Mark Read)

View image of Las Vegas (Credit: Mark Read)

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View image of Palm Springs (Credit: Mark Read)

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View image of Grand Canyon (Credit: Mark Read)

View image of Grand Canyon (Credit: Mark Read)

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View image of Monument Valley (Credit: Mark Read)

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