Eastern New Mexico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Eastern New Mexico
Downtown
While Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Grindstone Lake and The Links at Sierra Blanca are some notable places to visit nearby.
Hollywood
Hollywood might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Pillow's Funtrackers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Las Vegas
While visiting East Las Vegas, you might make a stop by sights like Gene Torres Golf Course and City of Las Vegas Museum.
Bear Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bear Park and surrounding area, you can visit Cloudcroft Ice Rink and Sacramento Peak Observatory.
Alpine Cellars Village
Alpine Cellars Village might not have many top sights, but Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ponderosa Heights
While Ponderosa Heights isn't home to many top sights, The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.
CASH REWARDS INN & SUITES
Courteous staff Room was good. Surprised there was a bigger fridge than the usual dorm size. Cons were common areas need good cleaning . Lot of trash outside the entry doors. Cig butts, etc
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
White's City Cavern Inn
Easy parking, check in and out. Accessible to Carlsbad Caverns.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice happy hour and the free breakfast was better than most other hotels I’ve stayed at. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
The cabin was amazing!! I highly recommend if you and hubby want to get away! Very clean and they are very friendly!! I Loved my trip and would book with them in the future.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Crown Point Resort
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Casey's Cabins
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
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Popular places to visit
Alien Zone
Take the family on an outing to Alien Zone during your trip to Roswell. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Capulin Volcano National Monument, a lovely green space in Des Moines.
Billy the Kid Tombstone
Find out about the history of Fort Sumner with a stop at Billy the Kid Tombstone. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its museums.
Bottomless Lakes State Park
You can take time to visit Bottomless Lakes State Park during your travels to Roswell. Discover the cafes and museums in this family-friendly area.
Ruidoso Winter Park
Catch an event at Ruidoso Winter Park during your trip to Alto. Visit the casinos and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.
Grindstone Lake
Explore the great outdoors at Grindstone Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Ruidoso. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its casinos.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Grindstone Lake
- Ruidoso Winter Park
- Casino Apache
- Billy the Kid Tombstone
- The Links at Sierra Blanca
- International UFO Museum
- Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
- New Mexico Military Institute
- Cloudcroft Ski Area
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
- Bottomless Lakes State Park
- Roswell Museum
- Wingfield Park
- Ute Lake State Park
- Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
- Tucumcari Mountain
- New Mexico Junior College
- Pecos River Flume
- Billy The Kid Casino
- Pillow's Funtrackers
- Cloudcroft Ice Rink
- Billy the Kid Museum
