Western United States
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Introduction
The American West has given rise to an entire genre of films. Sun-scorched land, horse-riding cowboys and epic gunfights are the standard images conveyed by Hollywood. But when talking about the region now defined as the Western United States, these images don't quite hold true.
Instead, the West is a vast and diverse region, from the snowy peaks of the Rockies, to the warm Pacific coast and beyond the mainland to Hawaii and Alaska.
Geography
Regions and States
Regions
- Mountain States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
- Pacific States: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
States
Cities
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- San Diego, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Denver, Colorado
- Anchorage, Alaska
Sights and Activities
- Grand Canyon one of America's most popular sights.
- Mesa Verde National Park is home to the famous cliff dwellings.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Eat
Drink
Sleep
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