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Five things you must see and do when travelling America

America’s southwestern region boasts beautiful mountain ranges, natural landmarks, incredible National Parks, and exciting cities, all just waiting to be explored. In this article, our APT travel experts share their favourite tourist attractions when visiting the USA.

America’s southwestern region boasts beautiful mountain ranges, natural landmarks, incredible National Parks, and exciting cities, all just waiting to be explored. Our APT travel experts share their favourite tourist attractions when visiting the USA.

1. Board the Rocky Mountaineer

It is like something out of a storybook when you travel through the rugged Rockies by rail. Take in the sheer vastness and beauty of countryside in SilverLeaf cabin comfort onboard the Rocky Mountaineer train, where you will enjoy unobstructed views of the jaw dropping landscapes, all while sipping a glass of bubbly.
Rocky Mountaineer

2. National Parks - Visit 5!

Each of the five Utah National Parks has something unique to offer, so we recommend visiting them all! From sweeping canyons and natural amphitheatres of Canyonlands National Park to rugged orange cliffs of Zion National Park – see the very best of the Wild Wild West.
View of Zion National Park, USA

3. River Raft the Colorado River

Experience Colorado’s striking canyons for a whole new perspective, river rafting. Accompanied by an experienced guide you will travel down the river, taking in the sights and identifying iconic locations made famous by the movies filmed there.  
View of Horseshoe Bend at Sunset, USA

4. Take to the Skies

For an experience you will never forget, take to the skies for an exhilarating helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon. Soar over the iconic Hoover Dam and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert before flying into the canyon, where your helicopter will descend and land 3,500 feet below the rim. 
Aerial view of Grand Canyon, USA

5. Viva Las Vegas

Las Vegas comes alive as the sun sets, so a night tour is absolutely the best way to experience this strange and vibrant city. A must visit is the fascinating Neon Museum. Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum an eclectic wonderland exhibiting vintage Las Vegas signs. Keep an eye out for two of the museums most infamous restored art pieces, the Hacienda Horse and Rider and Silver Slipper.
View of bright lights in Las Vegas, USA

With it's diverse range of breathtaking landscapes, iconic landmarks, and vibrant cities, America's Southwest is a must-visit destination for any traveller.

Images courtesy of: FilippoBacci, f11photo, Salvador Lopez 2021, theasis