10 TOP Things to Do in Eastern New Mexico March 2026

Historic Apache Mission in Mescalero, NM. A must stop to visit when driving through Mescalero.

Pools atop the cliff from which Sitting Bill Falls cascade. This beautiful spot is a short but intense hike to reach; well worth the effort!

One of several natural sink holes filled with spring water throughout Bottomless Lakes. The water is highly reflective at sunrise, creating something of a mirage in photos that makes the edges appear arch-like.

Learn the history of the first train up the mountain to Cloudcroft and get some beautiful shots of the railroad bridge.

Places to Visit in Eastern New Mexico

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What to do in Eastern New Mexico

Discover the most popular places to visit in Eastern New Mexico

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.

Signpost with text Ufo zone on the background of the evening foggy forest.

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.

International UFO Museum

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You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in International UFO Museum in Roswell. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

View from the top of Capulin Volcano, New Mexico #thatview

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Explore the great outdoors at Capulin Volcano National Monument, a lovely green space in Des Moines.

Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area.

Ute Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Ute Lake State Park during your travels to Logan.

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views.

This is an iconic shot taken at the Motor Museum in Santa Rosa just off I40 on the old Route 66

Route 66 Auto Museum

You can study the exhibits at Route 66 Auto Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Rosa. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

New Mexico Military Institute

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of New Mexico Military Institute during your trip to Roswell. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Downtown

While Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Grindstone Lake and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hollywood

Hollywood might not have many top sights, but Pillow's Funtrackers and Ruidoso Downs Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

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 Cloudcroft Ice Rink.

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.

Historic San Miguel del Vado Church in New Mexico

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.

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