Eastern New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Carlsbad which includes caves
Roswell featuring street scenes
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell featuring signage
Roswell featuring signage

Where to stay in Eastern New Mexico

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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.

East Las Vegas
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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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Bear Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bear Park and surrounding area, you can visit Sacramento Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

Bear Park
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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
The price is AU$174 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"Loved the place and the staff was the best!! Will be back!"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

White's City Cavern Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Ruidoso Mountain Inn
2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM
The price is AU$141 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was clean but they need new pillows. Super small"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, Ascend Hotel Collection
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, Ascend Hotel Collection
3.5 out of 5
25980 US Highway 70, Ruidoso, NM
The price is AU$139 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was nice, rooms were spacious and clean. I was very please. Will for sure come back!"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Crown Point Resort by VRI Americas
Crown Point Resort by VRI Americas
3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive, Ruidoso, NM
Stay at this 3-star condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (270 reviews)
"Everything in this property was great. From the area where its located, To everything in & out the Condo. The parking, The rooms, The space, The Balcony/Patio view and also the items left in the condo for people to use. Even though i didn’t use any since I carry my own. I still found that amazing. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Crown Point Resort by VRI Americas
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 WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (327 reviews)
"Nice place to stay for a weekend."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
"The reviews for the property were mostly accurate---the condo buildings are quite dated and not the cleanest, but the views and hand--feeding the deer roaming about the property simply could not be beat! Very relaxing nature surroundings create an otherworldly feeling while being there. Was sad to ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct. 2024

High Sierra Condominium
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Popular places to visit

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
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

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.

Ruidoso Winter Park

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