5 Star Places To Visit in New Mexico, United States (50)

1. 5.0 Bandelier National Monument (2.226 reviews)
   - Amazing Cliff Dwellings!
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Canyons
   
   
   This is an amazing place to view cliff dwellings. Having visited Mesa Verde recently, this is much more intimate and much less crowded. We visited on a Sunday in late September and still found a parking spot in the visitor center parking lot. There were far fewer people on the trails than I expected for a weekend. There wasn't really any backup at any of the ladders into the caves and people seemed respectful of distancing and mask usage where needed. There is a trail guide available for $2.00 which is worth it for information as you walk the loop trail. Be sure to walk the extra distance to the Alcove House. If you are able, it is worth climbing the several ladders to the top for the view. If not, it is still impressive to see from below. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour (1.778 reviews)
   - Great NP
   Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   Went over Memorial Day to visit NP in this area of the country. Stopped first at the Carlsbad Caverns. Once entering the park entrance it is a 7 mile drive to the visitor center where you will get checked in for your cave ticket. Make sure you go on line a receiver a day and time you want to go, as to enter in the cave you must have a reservation. to just drive up the the top and walk around you do not. However since they are in a drought, all the trails are closed, even the 9 mile driving loop. We opted to do the natural entrance walk down to the high room. the walk down can be slippery, so were good shoes and take a light jacket as it is cool in the cave. If you have any type of breathing or heart conditions I would recommend to ride the elevator down. But by walking down you will see a lot of interesting formations that are not in the big room. Also stop by the gift shop and pay the $5.00 for the hand held device that you can listen to at designated stops along the walking path to here interesting facts. The cave is awesome, take about 2 hours to stop and look at the formations and read the signs. We went trice the time were were there, two different days, and the second time we rode the elevators down and walked out. the walk out is not that hard, but agin if any respiratory, heart of joint problems, take the elevator back up. They did have the small nature trail open that is at the end of the parkng lot. Saw a haven See more..
   
3. 5.0 Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (1.561 reviews)
   - Great for a strenuous, but beautiful day hike.
   Spent 2-3 hours Geologic Formations
   
   
   ALERT: The Monument is currently closed due to COVID-19. For updates visit: https://www.blm.gov/alert/nm-covid-19-updates See more..
   
4. 5.0 New Mexico River Adventures - Day Tours (1.388 reviews)
   - Rock&Raft trip - Our guide Michelle was AMAZING!
   Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Climbing Tours • Water Sports • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   We booked the Rock and Raft package where we rock climbed in the morning and rafted in the afternoon. Our guide was Michelle and she was simply amazing. She was so friendly and patient. She took the time to help us first time rock climbers with the ins and outs of climbing. My son was very interested and Michelle took the time to explain the names of the different types of cracks and how to approach them when climbing. After rock climbing, we stopped for lunch. I was expecting sandwiches or something easy, but we were treated with an actual meal of fajitas. After lunch, we hit the river. While the water was lower due to it being late July, Michelle still made the rapids fun. We had such a great time and it was the highlight of our trip to NM from TX. If you want to rock climb, Michelle is the guide you want. Thanks again Michelle for such a great day! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center (1.190 reviews)
   - Very nice and complete visit.
   Visitor Centers
   
   
   Excellent visitor's center when compared to others. Lots of parking, the people are friendly, and the cave tour processing was very efficient and easy to follow. Because they currently limit the number of persons going into the cave, we had purchased a reserved spot online ($1 each). Our time was 9:30, but we arrived early at 8:30 and they told us to go ahead early. Cool! The exhibits were great as well with a very informative film explaining how the caves got here in the first place. The gift shop is pretty good. It does carry lots of useless merchandise unrelated to Carlsbad Caverns, but it also had some good stuff. I also like that the restaurant maintains its charm from earlier days. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Santa Fe Opera House (1.079 reviews)
   - $tunning
   Operas
   
   
   A beautiful outdoor venue that offers music festivals in July and August. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Big Room (1.011 reviews)
   - Go early (no later than 7am) to get tickets!!!
   Caverns & Caves
   
   
   The largest cavern in Carlsbad Caverns. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (949 reviews)
   - Great memories and experience
   Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Railroads
   
   
   It was such a great experience we enjoyed that day. The staff were very friendly and knew their job. It was mostly voluntary workers and they knew their job and enjoyed it very much. It was such well planned and the views were spectacular indeed. Lunch was included and was delicious. We would thoroughly recommend this train experience to anyone who is thinking about it. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Explora Science Center and Children's Museum (820 reviews)
   - Lots of hands-on experiences!
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Children's Museums
   
   
   Explora is a science center and children's museum located in the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. We specialize in creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Broken Saddle Riding Company (392 reviews)
    - Great Trail Ride!
    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Horseback Riding Tours
    
    
    Excellent trail rides! Very happy and healthy horses, and great scenery. There were 4 of us on the ride, and our guide was very good with the local history. I love that the horses were allowed to canter/trot, as I hate plodding along in a line. We climbed up to a scenic ridge, where our guide took pictures of us on our horses. Highly recommend this stable. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Nedra Matteucci Galleries (358 reviews)
    - Beautiful gallery!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    
    
    An art gallery specializing in 19th- and 20th-century American art. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Vietnam Veterans Memorial (325 reviews)
    - An everlasting memorial to a son and those that gave all
    Monuments & Statues • History Museums
    
    
    The Memorial was dedicated in 1971 and was the first major Vietnam memorial in the United States. In 1987 Congress recognized the site as a memorial of national significance. Our visitor center features educational exhibits. The grounds are a peaceful and beautiful backdrop for the Chapel. See more..
    
13. 5.0 Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga in Ruidoso (319 reviews)
    - Amazing Treatment!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Yoga & Pilates • Spas
    
    
    Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga Studio is an Ayurvedic Day Spa and Yoga Studio providing luxurious treatment rituals to detox and de-stress. Our philosophy is presence. Each massage is done with attention to detail and without distraction. Massages for relaxation, detoxification, as well as chronic pain are available. Organic, herbal, aromatic oils are used. We proudly carry AVEDA products. Wind down in a relaxing spa atmosphere with flowing fountains, hot tea to sip, and the Rio Ruidoso right outside the window. Daily yoga classes for all levels are available for mind-body fitness. See more..
    
14. 5.0 El Morro National Monument (316 reviews)
    - Beautiful, ancient, Native American site
    Historic Sites • Geologic Formations
    
    
    Famous for its 200-foot sandstone bluff, the bottom of the monument contains seven centuries of human inscriptions. See more..
    
15. 5.0 Deming Luna Mimbres Museum (293 reviews)
    - This place is huge
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM History Museums
    
    
    This local history museum is so large you could spend days here looking at the exhibits. There are 3 floors here with a small outside area that has old farm machinery. All of the exhibits are well lighted & have good descriptions. Also, admission is free. If you are in Deming, you need to come here. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Quiet Waters Paddling Adventures (289 reviews)
    - First time Rio Grand float trip!
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Boat Rentals • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    Called this business on Saturday afternoon, left a message and received a call back within an hour! Was able to get details, secure a rental of two kayaks, fill out waivers over the email/internet and pick up our kayaks that evening for the next day river trip!! Super helpful, easy to work with, reasonable prices, knowledgeable about kayaking the area. Drop off on Sunday afternoon was equally easy. Thanks Mike for your help and we hope to do business with you again soon. See more..
    
17. 5.0 Plaza Blanca (220 reviews)
    - Beyond....
    Geologic Formations
    
    
    Beautiful white sandstone cliffs give breathtaking views. See more..
    
18. 5.0 New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society (203 reviews)
    - A must for train lovers
    Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The volunteers of the New Mexico Steam Locomotive & Railroad Historical Society are restoring the 1944 Santa Fe (AT&SF) Steam Locomotive No. 2926, a 4-8-4 “Northern,” to be fully operational. After over 20 years of work, and with much billowing steam, hissing, and rumbling, 2926 moved under her own power in 2021! She is not a static museum piece. This is a working restoration operation staffed with skilled volunteer welders, pipe-fitters, mechanics and many other trades. Free tours are available to visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You'll be issued a hard hat and a personal guide who will present a hands-on introduction to this very large and majestic locomotive, cab, and its tender! Adults, children, and groups are welcome for tours, 9AM - 2PM. You can call ahead to check if the operation is closed due to adverse weather. Parking is free and donations are important to keep the restoration moving forward. Merchandise is available for purchase from the gift shop. Bring your camera. See more..
    
19. 5.0 Gila National Forest (196 reviews)
    - Wonderful Cliff Dwellings hike
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Forests
    
    
    This place is definitely worth a visit if anywhere in the vicinity of Silver City. The hike to the cliff dwellings is quite easy and the loop only will take about an hour and a 1/2 to 2 hours. There are also two interesting sights very close to the Cliff Dwellings trailhead. At the nearby Lower Scorpion picnic area there are pictographs if one walks off to the right from the parking area. There is also a large sign at the trailhead leading to another small two-room cliff dwelling. The walk takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Onr more tip... As you head back towards Silver City you will pass a Trading Post store a couple of miles down the road on your left. It is definitely worthwhile. They have homemade ice cream that is really truly excellent. The flavour of this month, September 2020, was prickly pear. Wow! They also have other interesting flavours like lemon-berry and offer a really nice selection of gifts in their store. They even have some Acoma pottery. See more..
    
20. 5.0 Grindstone Stables (187 reviews)
    - Great ride at Grindstone Stables
    Horseback Riding Tours
    
    
    One hour guided horseback rides for the whole family! Please call for prices and reservations. See more..
    
21. 5.0 Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips (184 reviews)
    - LOE Guides and Juniper Cabin - A Must
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    We had an amazing trip with LOE. The guides, Aaron and Shane, were super knowledgeable, very friendly, and put us right on the fish. We also lodged at the Juniper Cabin which we would highly recommend to anyone staying in the Chama area. The cabin host, Eric, was unbelievably accommodating, super friendly, and whipped us up some great meals. The cabin is just the perfect setup for fishing-focused travelers, scheduling all meals to accommodate when you’re meeting your guides or returning from your day of trout slaying. We will absolutely be returning on a future trip! See more..
    
22. 5.0 Wild Rivers Recreation Area (181 reviews)
    - Hiked into Rio Grande Gorge from Cebolla Mesa.
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Great hike down to the convergence of the Rio Grande and Red Rivers. Wonderful bridge across the Red River. NOTE: Access to the trail, and camping at the edge of the mesa, requires several miles on a dirt road. If there is any rain, I would not take the road to this trail. If it is and has been dry, as it was for us, the road was passable, with care, though there were very deep ruts to be avoided. We had a small SUV. A woman at the campsite had done it in her Prius (very carefully). Big Arsenic Springs Trail will take you to the bottom of the gorge from a different Mesa. See more..
    
23. 5.0 Jemez Mountains (166 reviews)
    - Beautiful & tallest falls in the Jemez Mountains
    Mountains • Volcanos
    
    
    My husband and I went to Jemez Falls on a Wednesday afternoon. We reached the falls trail head by entering the Jemez Falls Campground, staying on main campground road, passing the campground sites on the right and going to the end of the road (about 1 mile). There is a parking lot for about 20 vehicles and 2 parking spaces were available when we arrived. We parked then hiked the easy 1/4 mile to the overlook. The falls were beautiful. A few teenagers made their way to the bottom of the falls and were playing in the water. There is no trail to the bottom of the falls and the hill is quite steep. There are pit restrooms. There is no charge to hike the trail or park. We spent about an hour at the location. Do not miss the Jemez Falls, the tallest falls in the Jemez Mountains. See more..
    
24. 5.0 Canyon Trail (158 reviews)
    - Great hike
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    If you look for short hike don’t require staying in the tent - just go there. Great view along the hike, beautiful scenery and not too crowded. See more..
    
25. 5.0 Philmont Scout Ranch (150 reviews)
    - It's a Scout camp
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Ranches
    
    
    It's a Scouts BSA high adventure camp. If you are not a participant not much to do. You can check out the national scouting museum and the tooth of time trade post and look at the views. You can also tour Phillips old house at certain times. If you are big scouters then it's at least worth it to see. See more..
    
26. 5.0 Route 66 Townhouse Welcome Center & Gift Shop (142 reviews)
    - Beautiful shop and lovely owner
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Route 66 gifts. Jewelry. Handmade. Turquoise, silver, etc. TShirts, Hats/caps Handmade pillows and aprons. Vintage glassware. Coca cola collectibles Antiques Magnets, cups, stickers, key chains. Clocks, metal signs, motorcycle vest AND SO MUCH MORE!! Come say "HEY" to Flora May! See more..
    
27. 5.0 Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art (132 reviews)
    - Fascinating selection of contemporary art
    Art Museums
    
    
    A wide variety of pieces from artists who’ve visited over 50 years. Spent a fascinating hour there. It’s art, so didn’t like everything, but there were a lot of ‘hits’ and a great mix of styles. See more..
    
28. 5.0 Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts (131 reviews)
    - nice tour
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters
    
    
    A 514-seat landmark performing arts center near Ruidoso, NM, designed by Antoine Predock featuring a major touring Broadway, dance or musical performance, on the average, every 11 days year round. Four major glass installations by Dale Chihuly. Tours Tue & Thu at 10 a.m. See more..
    
29. 5.0 The Stables at Tamaya (130 reviews)
    - Awesome ride and experince!
    Equestrian Trails
    
    
    An amazing experience! My wife and I took 4 of our children on a ride with Ben and Kelly. They were excellent and experienced trail guides and hosts. The ride made our children fall in love with horses - 2 of them want to now learn more about taking care of horses, riding horses, and becoming experienced with training and riding horses. The horses at Tamaya are well taken care of and genuinely loved. Thank you so very much for an experience of a lifetime. See more..
    
30. 5.0 Pueblo Bonito (126 reviews)
    - Wow
    Ancient Ruins
    
    
    Built between 900 and 1115, this ancient ruin is the largest of the Great Houses in Chaco Canyon. See more..
    
31. 5.0 New Wave Rafting (96 reviews)
    - Great fun, and post-COVID ready
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Day Trips
    
    
    We had a BLAST on our whitewater rafting trip with New Wave in June 2020. They had just reopened following COVID restrictions, but had taken many proactive steps to make us feel safe and comfortable on our trip. They made accommodations so that my wife and I could have a trip by ourselves to further limit exposure. Our guide, Jesse, was very knowledgeable about the river and the ecology and geology that surrounds it. We did a morning run down the Racetrack course, which is not as intimidating as the name may have you believe. With a couple of good paddlers, a group of any rafting skill level could make it through in a relatively short time. We would heartily recommend a trip with New Wave if you're staying in the Santa Fe or Taos area. In our case, we stayed in Santa Fe, so drove up to the river, and after we finished, we continued the beautiful drive up to Taos and got lunch there before turning back towards our accommodations. See more..
    
32. 5.0 The Zuhl Museum (90 reviews)
    - Beautiful Rocks
    Thursday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Zuhl Museum: Where Rocks Come Alive! Part art gallery, part natural history museum, the Zuhl collection at New Mexico State University showcases thousands of beautiful specimens of petrified wood, fossils and minerals. The Zuhl Collection contains petrified wood, fossils, rocks and minerals. The Zuhl Museum is easily accessible to local citizens, school groups and visitors to the university and southern New Mexico. New hours: Tuesday-Friday 12-4pm and Every Second Saturday of each month 12-4pm. See more..
    
33. 5.0 Turquoise Trout (87 reviews)
    - Come on New Mexicans - you don't want to miss this experience!
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    As New Mexicans with the CV-19 requirements to stay within New Mexico, we decided to explore The Turquoise Trout fishing guide services for a 1/2 day excursion -fishing for Trout at Eagle Nest Lake. The memories we gained that day are some of the best for our family time. We caught numerous trout, gained helpful - life time fishing instructions to include tips on fishing and cleaning, and even caught a Northern Pike. Jeremy certainly knows his business of top notch fishing guide. See more..
    
34. 5.0 Los Alamos Nature Center (87 reviews)
    - Bird viewing room
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
    
    
    Perched on a canyon with exceptional views of the Jemez Mountains, the Los Alamos Nature center is the perfect place to start your exploration of the spectacular Pajarito Plateau. The award-winning building is filled with interactive, hands-on exhibits including live animals, a large-scale 3D topo map of the plateau, a Children's Discovery Area, wildlife observation room, information about the formation of the Valles Caldera, a planetarium with star shows and full-dome feature films, and much more! Browse the demonstration gardens, get dirty in the nature play area, climb to the top of the Rotary Treehouse, find your next adventure on the Los Alamos Trails App (for iOS and Android). Explore local nature at the Naturalists' Desk, meet local critters, play on the model Pajarito Plateau for kids, put on a puppet show or cuddle up with a book in the Children's Discovery Area, or just relax on our comfy chairs and admire the breathtaking views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. See more..
    
35. 5.0 Ghost Ranch - O’Keeffe Landscape Tour (86 reviews)
    - Fantastic trail ride
    Ghost & Vampire Tours
    
    
    My mom and I went on a trail ride of beautiful Ghost Ranch with our amazing trail guide, Dustin! He was so knowledgeable and engaging as he shared stories about Georgia O’Keefe, Archuleta Brothers, paleontology, and surrounding geography. If you’re a first time rider, no fear! They will help you every step of the ride including demonstrations of how to mount/dismount and they even provide a saddle bag with water! The group stopped for pictures so we have mementos. Our ride went right by Georgia O’Keefe’s house and we could see the landscape that inspired some of her art. The horses were sweet and happy to show us their backyard. 100% recommend this ride and hopefully you are fortunate enough to ride with Dustin. Thanks Ghost Ranch Trail Rides! See more..
    
36. 5.0 Jemez Trail National Scenic Byway (85 reviews)
    - Beautiful Drive
    Scenic Drives
    
    
    We drove up into the hills above Los Alamos to see the fall colors. Once we got up to the Valles Caldera we decided to continue the loop drive and were really glad that we did. The drive has beautiful scenery all along the way, from beautiful fall colors, to the caldera valley, to the pine forests, to the red walls of the canyon near Jemez. See more..
    
37. 5.0 Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area (82 reviews)
    - Fun, Tranquility, and desserts!
    Ski & Snowboard Areas
    
    
    Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest and only full service cross country ski area. We offer a full rental shop, PSIA XC ski lessons, ski patrol, and snack bar, all at our comfy day lodge and lesson area. With 32 km of ski trails, and 18 km of snowshoe trails we offer plenty of terrain for anyone to have fun. We also offer Summer and Winter on trail yurt rentals. Ski or Snowshoe in the Winter, or Hike or Mt. Bike in the Summer. See more..
    
38. 5.0 Escapology Farmington (81 reviews)
    - A definite must if you love adventure and love puzzles. Fun alone or with multiple people.
    Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Farmington's premium real life escape game! Come and play one of our great games in a private team of 2-6 players. Search carefully for clues, solve the puzzles, unlock the locks and escape to freedom within 60 minutes! Located in the Animas Valley Mall, book online for best prices and like us on Facebook to see our regular promotions - or phone in for more information! See more..
    
39. 5.0 Norman Petty Studios (78 reviews)
    - Rock and Roll Legacy
    Historic Sites
    
    
    We had a personalized tour of the studio. Listening to the music and the history added to the ambiance. It was like a "Back to the Future" moment as if time stopped in the 50's. You could picture Buddy Holly eating in the kitchen and Norm doing his magic in what was considered a state of the art recording studio. When Holly performed in England, a young Paul McCartney recalls the tremendous impact it had on his life. Thanks to Ken Broad and living legend David Bigham of The Roses and his wife, for sharing their stories. It is noteworthy to mention a few blocks down the Studios is the Norm and Vi Petty Rock and Roll Museum which we had already visited. Much of the displays at the Museum were provided by Ken and David. You got to see both to appreciate the experience. See more..
    
40. 5.0 Acacia Riding Adventures (76 reviews)
    - Amazing Experience
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Horseback Riding Tours
    
    
    The Most Fun You'll Ever Have On A Horse! ™Experience True Horse Riding Adventure !Canter to the top of a rocky mesa and marvel at the breathtaking views of New Mexico’s high desert rugged terrain. Splash through the sandy riverbeds of the Rio Grande or to the tops of pine scented vistas. Sign up for a sunset or full moon ride, or perhaps historic ghost towns intrigue you. We're the only stables to offers trotting, cantering, and galloping. Full BLM Access. See more..
    
41. 5.0 War Eagles Air Museum (75 reviews)
    - Awesome Museum!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Aviation and Automobile museum located in Santa Teresa, NM just outside El Paso, TX. 64,000 square foot hangar located at the Dona Ana County Airport at Santa Teresa. See more..
    
42. 5.0 Lower Cave Tour (73 reviews)
    - Absolutely Phenomenal
    Sightseeing Tours
    
    
    We chose the Lower Cave Tour because it seemed like a good balance between time and difficulty. I went into it without great expectations but I was very pleasantly surprised by the experience. We did the Natural Entrance and King's Palace tours the day prior and both were decent but the paved paths gave everything a very staid, ho-hum quality. Don't get me wrong... the formations are beautiful and the history is fascinating but it could easily be a feature in a Disney park. The Lower Cave Tour is much different. You're descending on ropes and ladders, walking on the actual cave floor, without all the permanent lighting, observing the features from inches away and seeing the evidence of 120 years of exploration, not all of which has been kind to the cave. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and our guides (Rangers Andy and Kelly) were extremely knowledgeable and personable. Five stars doesn't seem like enough! See more..
    
43. 5.0 Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area (70 reviews)
    - 20 years of hikes, and its still a marvel - Pure Wilderness!
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, this wilderness area includes Wheeler Peak, which is the highest point in New Mexico at 13,161 feet in height. See more..
    
44. 5.0 NRA Whittington Center (69 reviews)
    - Memorable Stay !
    Sports Complexes
    
    
    My husband and I were at Whittington for the first time last week, and it won't be the last! The staff was very friendly, (Thank you, Iris!), and our cabin accommodation was superb. My husband practiced at one of the pistol ranges. Due to the virus pandemic, the museum, library and cafeteria were closed, which was a disappointment. We bought our meals in Raton, which we then cooked up in the cabin. Scenery is spectacular - also visited the nearby Capulin Volcano National Monument. The NRA should do more to promote this place -- why isn't Whittington mentioned more frequently in its monthly magazines? See more..
    
45. 5.0 A Park Above (66 reviews)
    - Best public park we've seen
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds
    
    
    I still can't believe this is a public park. We spent the whole afternoon and had some very tired and happy kiddos. There was something for all ages. Adaptive equipment available by appointment. The ground is squishy and covered with soft artificial grass. A great way to spend the day. See more..
    
46. 5.0 Wines of the San Juan (65 reviews)
    - Such beautiful scenery and fabulous wine.
    Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    Wines of the San Juan vineyard, tasting room, and winery is an Arnold family business. We are a boutique winery, flourishing in the bosque of the San Juan River, offering a simple and relaxing atmosphere for those seeking a short escape or a new journey. Whether returning from a rugged canyon quest, day ride on a motorcycle, or fly-fishing adventure on the famous San Juan River, enjoy a trip to our family winery. See more..
    
47. 5.0 Casa Flamenca (63 reviews)
    - Loved every minute of it! Must see for Spanish Culture, and artist-Albuquerque night life.
    Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
    
    
    Casa Flamenca- A 501(c) (3) non profit organization, created Summer of 2010. MISSION Our mission is to create a vibrant, friendly community of individuals and artists who support the growth and development of world-class Flamenco art through programming and classes, for children through adults. Flamenco, a passionate and visceral art form, is a way of life. One must immerse in it to really understand it. Here in Casa Flamenca, although far from Flamenco’s birth place, we create an environment that encourages our students to immerse themselves in our unique cultural community. We create events and programming that allow them be part of this amazing art form. We welcome you to our home of Flamenco, Casa Flamenca. See more..
    
48. 5.0 Wheeler Peak (62 reviews)
    - Rocky Mountain High!
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    An extremely challenging, eight to ten mile hike (one way). See more..
    
49. 5.0 OrigamiintheGarden (61 reviews)
    - Seriously - a Site to See
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Art Museums
    
    
    CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL SUMMER 2023, due to very exciting news! ORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN is traveling, after building a new, even larger exhibit for Atlanta Botanical Garden for 2022. This sculpture garden will reopen in 2023. Thank you for your time and understanding! See more..
    
50. 5.0 Dukatt ’71 (60 reviews)
    - Excellent Products and Amazing Customer Service
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    If you need Tie Dye Dukatt '71 is your guy! Call Jeff at (575) 894-9088 to get your Tie Dye works of art. If he doesnt have it on hand, he will go to his other location and search for it. If that doesn't work, he will custom design it. He can even add text images on the items. And the best part, every item has his signature. Buy your work of art now so you too can join the "Antler club" photo gallery. See more..