Nowhere else on Earth combines glitzy casino resorts, western charm, and world-class entertainment like Las Vegas. But beyond Sin City, the seventh largest U.S. state is home to surprisingly diverse — and crowd-free — landscapes, allegedly haunted hotels, bucket list-worthy state and national parks, authentically Wild West towns, and hotspots for U.F.O chasers. Here are 14 of our top picks.

Nowhere else on Earth combines glitzy casino resorts, western charm, and world-class entertainment like Las Vegas. But beyond Sin City, the seventh largest U.S. state is home to surprisingly diverse — and crowd-free — landscapes, allegedly haunted hotels, bucket list-worthy state and national parks, authentically Wild West towns, and hotspots for U.F.O chasers. Here are 14 of our top picks.