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 New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area.

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
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM
The price is 2.403.791 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.403.791 ₫
2.851.446 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
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! (1,723 reviews)
"The rooms are big and spacious!! Them being next to the caverns is amazing!! The drive into town is long but it’s a straight shot back and forth. I wish the AC in the rooms were a little more powerful but the pool makes up for it. While it is dated it was soooo cool! and my kids loved the water slide. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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White's City Cavern Inn
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2 out of 5
2300 N Main St, Roswell, NM
The price is 1.489.467 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
1.489.467 ₫
1.752.458 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (200 reviews)
"Excellent service and the room is clean"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 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! (146 reviews)
"Lovely condo beautiful views"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 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! (323 reviews)
"Very clean, nice place for families. Pool, tennis court, basketball court, etc to keep kiddos entertained right on site. Staff was friendly and helpful. Hope to visit again sometime."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Crown Point Resort
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
3 out of 5
215 Main Road, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
Great place
"This was the last night of a nine day trip , we were exhausted and it was exactly what we needed to rest for the last leg home ! Very clean, quiet and will return!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 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 Museum

Billy the Kid Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Billy the Kid Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Fort Sumner. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.

Billy the Kid Museum

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

Ski Apache

Hit the slopes in Ski Apache, a top ski area in Ruidoso. Visit the casinos and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

Ski Apache

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