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
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! (1,711 reviews)
"It was very nice, and the people were friendly."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

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Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM
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The price is 2.350.539 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
2.350.539 ₫
2.791.117 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything about it was great. Friendly staff, great pool, walking distance from shopping."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
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2 out of 5
2300 N Main St, Roswell, NM
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The price is 1.229.003 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
1.229.003 ₫
1.452.865 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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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! (192 reviews)
"Good places and good price to"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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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! (319 reviews)
"It’s a nice and quite place."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Crown Point Resort
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

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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! (353 reviews)
"Excellent."

Reviewed on 15 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
Sitting Bull Falls

Sitting Bull Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its hiking trails.

Sitting Bull Falls
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

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