Southeastern New Mexico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southeastern New Mexico
Where to stay in Southeastern 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
Our room was spotless and a wonderful surprise. We stayed New Years Eve while traveling. The breakfast eggs were “warm” the toast and breakfast meat cold. Not sure if that was due to New Years Day. Would stay again, price point was great for what was needed.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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
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
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Grindstone Lake
- Ruidoso Winter Park
- Casino Apache
- The Links at Sierra Blanca
- International UFO Museum
- Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
- Cloudcroft Ski Area
- Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park
- New Mexico Military Institute
- Bottomless Lakes State Park
- Wingfield Park
- Billy the Kid Tombstone
- Roswell Museum
- Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area
- Billy the Kid Museum
- Pillow's Funtrackers
- Pecos River Flume
- New Mexico Junior College
- New Mexico Museum of Space History
- Billy The Kid Casino
- World's Largest Pistachio
