Southeastern New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Roswell showing street scenes
White Sands National Monument showing desert views
White Sands National Monument showing vehicle touring and desert views
White Sands National Monument showing desert views as well as a small group of people
Carlsbad Caverns National Park showing caves

Where to stay in Southeastern New Mexico

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Bear Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bear Park and surrounding area, you can visit Sacramento Peak Observatory and Sacramento Mountains Museum.

Bear Park
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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.

Ponderosa Heights
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Sun Valley

When in Sun Valley, you can plan a visit to Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sun Valley
White's City Cavern Inn

White's City Cavern Inn

2.5 out of 5
17 Carlsbad Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,741 reviews)
"Whites was nice and clean and the room was spacious, nothing fancy but spacious and clean. The location was close to our destination-Carlsbad Cavern. Front desk women were super friendly."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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White's City Cavern Inn
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is 2.348.172 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
2.348.172 ₫
2.657.613 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,681 reviews)
"All was nice but the cigarette butts and the smell of people smoking"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
CASH REWARDS INN & SUITES

CASH REWARDS INN & SUITES

2 out of 5
2300 N Main St, Roswell, NM
The price is 1.263.024 ₫ per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
1.263.024 ₫
1.496.419 ₫ total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Roswell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and Roswell Museum ...
8/10 Very Good! (308 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my experience here. It definitely exceeded my expectations! The room was very clean and the pool was nearby. My family and I had a great time. The customer service experience was great! I did arrive early and they made it a priority to allow me to check in a little early. I also ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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High Sierra Condominium

High Sierra Condominium

3 out of 5
504 Excalibur Rd, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (150 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful location! Breathtaking views, away from town, secluded drive up the mountain. Very clean and easy to navigate through check in through check out. Partially furnished with kitchen/cooking supplies (pots and pans) but if planning to do a lot of it, I'd take your own supplies. Wonderful ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

High Sierra Condominium
Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (346 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Crown Point Resort
Village Lodge Condos

Village Lodge Condos

3 out of 5
1000 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)
"It's a good option, although it's a bit far from Ruidoso Downs."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Popular places to visit

Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves as well as an individual male

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Alien Zone

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.

Alien Zone
Bottomless Lakes State Park

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.

Bottomless Lakes State Park
Billy the Kid Tombstone

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.

Billy the Kid Tombstone

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.

Grindstone Lake

Zia Park Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Zia Park Casino during your travels in Hobbs? Visit the casinos or attend a baseball game in this family-friendly area.

Zia Park Casino

Cities near Southeastern New Mexico

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Clovis

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Hobbs

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Carrizozo

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Fort Sumner