America's sunniest cities
This small Arizona town is the sunniest place on earth, according to Guinness World Records. The town's modest population swells with sun birds during the winter months.
Located in Northern California, Redding is home to several endangered plant species, like this one, and was settled by this nonnative pioneer.
America's sin city is the most populous city in Nevada and the self-styled "entertainment capital of the world."
Phoenix's residents enjoy an arid climate, and the city is located within this desert.
Tucson, like its neighbor Phoenix, is situated in the Sonoran Desert and is one of the major cities in the Arizona Sun Corridor.
El Paso is the sixth largest city in Texas and sits on the U.S.-Mexico border. The city also sits at the intersection of three states.
The "biggest little city in the world" sits at the feet of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city's residents enjoy its many famous casinos.
Fresno is located near the geographic center of California. Fresno's residents enjoy mild winters and warm, dry summers.
Flagstaff's residents live on the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The city's high elevation accounts for its sunny climate and popularity as a ski destination.
It's the sixth largest in the state and has been the state's capital since 1845. Sacramento was developed heavily during the California Gold Rush.
Albuquerque's dry climate was initially an attraction for tuberculosis patients. Now it's the largest city in New Mexico.
The only coastal city on the list, Key West has white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters perfect for scuba diving. The city's population hosts tourists all year due to its mild climate.
Pueblo has a "high desert" climate with four mild seasonal changes. The city has long been an important industrial hub with a diverse population.
Aliens enjoy Roswell's semi-arid climate and sunny days.
Source:specials.msn
