1) Desert Dinosaur Hunting
Dinosaurs, ghosts, ancient mysteries and weird southwest tattoos will intrigue you as you travel the Southwest. Find out about the most mysterious and interesting sites in the Southwestern United States. If you have a yen for the obscure and a desire to delve into mysteries, you may want to plan your Southwest travel in order to stop by some of these sites.
http://www.desertusa.com/mag03/Jan/dinosites.html
2) Area 51 Doesn't Exist... or Does it?
According to many sources, it doesn't exist. You won't find it on United States Geological Survey maps, and its airport isn't shown on aeronautical maps, either. And yet, like a place in the Twilight Zone, flights to it leave Las Vegas' McCarran Airport every day. Some say alien aircraft are stored there and reverse-engineered to create new aircraft and weapons, or it's the site of genetic testing or other diabolical plots.
More: Are There Really Alien Space Ships Stored in Area 51?
http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/nevada ... area51.htm
3) The Energy Vortexes of Sedona, Arizona
It is said that the Native Americans believed that Sedona was the center of the universe and that to them it was sacred land to be used only for special rites and ceremonies. To them, and to the New Agers who flock there today, Sedona is a place where the energies of the Earth converge, a place of power or a vortex.
More: Feel the Power in the Red Rocks of Sedona
http://gosw.about.com/od/sedonaarizona/ ... vortex.htm
4) Haunted Hotels and Inns of the Southwest
From distraught brides to salesmen who lost their shirts gambling, the historic Southwest hotels and inns provide ghost hunters with much to keep them occupied. Find out about ghostly haunts across the Southwest.
More: Sleep With the Ghosts
http://gosw.about.com/od/southwesthisto ... hotels.htm
5) Mystery Lights of Marfa Texas
Marfa, Texas is becoming a destination for those intrigued by Marfa's mysterious lights and for those wanting to experience a fun and funky out-of-the way Texas town. Traveling art exhibits of national importance, and an up and coming new vineyard add to the attraction.
More: Mysterious Lights Dance over the Desert
http://gosw.about.com/od/texastravelguide/p/marfa.htm
6) Arizona Ghost Towns
Ghost towns aren't necessarily spooky or haunted by spirits, evil or otherwise. Philip Varney, in his book Arizona Ghost Towns and Mining Camps defines a ghost town as having "two characteristics: the population has decreased markedly, and the initial reason (such as a mine or a railroad) no longer keeps people in the community."
More: Visit Abandoned Towns
http://phoenix.about.com/cs/daytrips/a/ghosttowns01.htm
7) Phoenix Mystery Castle
Mystery Castle was built by Boyce Luther Gulley, who abandoned his wife and daughter in 1930 after learning that he had tuberculosis. He traveled to Phoenix and started building a "castle" for the little girl he'd left behind. Mary Lou Gulley was a toddler when her father unexpectedly left and never returned. You can visit this "castle" in Phoenix and you may just be guided by the real Mary Lou Gulley.
More: A Castle for His Daughter
http://phoenix.about.com/cs/daytrips/a/ghosttowns01.htm
8) Roswell, New Mexico UFO Crash
In the history of UFO reports, no case has received the world-wide attention as the Roswell event of 1947. Not only did the alleged crash of a flying saucer create mass coverage at the time of the event, but remains today as an often discussed case by which all other cases are judged.
More: What did they find in 1947?
http://ufos.about.com/od/bestufocrashca ... oswell.htm
9) Roswell UFO Center and Museum
Southern New Mexico offers a number of interesting, and often out-of-the-way attractions, not the least of which is the world famous International UFO Museum in Roswell. Roswell is the site for the annual International UFO Convention each July, but there are always plenty of "alien" activities year-round.
More: Alien Activities to Attract You
http://www.iufomrc.org/
10) Little Bobby Haunts the Pueblo Deco KiMo Theater in Albuquerque
Bobby was 6 years old when the boiler exploded. He is often seen playing on the lobby staircase. Bobby wears a striped shirt and blue jeans. According to legend, the impish spirit causes the performers problems by tripping them and creating a ruckus during performances. Performers leave donuts out in hopes that Bobby's spirit will enjoy the donuts and leave them alone.
More: Bobby Was Killed in a Boiler Explosion
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/HC-Haun ... eatre.html
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