Alliance is a city in western Nebraska, located within the High Plains near the Pine Ridge and Sandhills regions. Its position along major rail routes helped establish it as a transportation and agricultural center, and rail activity remains an important part of its local identity.

Located west of Paris, it is famous for its race track and the annual 24 hour Grand Pris auto race.

Santa Fe Island, formerly known as Barrington Island, is one of the smaller of the Galapagos islands. Although relatively small and unpopulated, the island is a great day-trip option for visitors to the area.

Bandelier National Monument lies in northern New Mexico near Los Alamos, protecting a rugged landscape of canyons, volcanic cliffs, mesas, and forested slopes. The monument is especially known for its ancestral Pueblo dwellings carved into soft volcanic tuff, including rooms, cavates, and ceremonial structures that remain visible along the canyon walls. Frijoles Canyon forms the main visitor area, with trails leading through archaeological sites and wooded terrain.

One of the few fully walled cities from Roman times, this city is located south of Liverpool. Interesting shops in the town center are on the second level.