Eastern New Mexico Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Eastern 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.
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.
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 New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.
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.
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.
White's City Cavern Inn
The place was good for it’s proximity to the Carlsbad Cavern National Park’s entrance.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice happy hour and the free breakfast was better than most other hotels I’ve stayed at. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
CASH REWARDS INN & SUITES
Staff was nice. Room was nice. Wanted to soak in bathtub but there wasn’t a stopper for it so settled for a shower.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Crown Point Resort
It was clean a little run down and weird rules about putting everything back the way it was before check in pool was warm but half taped off
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
The girls front desk were very helpful and welcoming. The room very clean and cozy vibe.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Casey's Cabins
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
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Popular places to visit
Capulin Volcano National Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Capulin Volcano National Monument, a lovely green space in Des Moines.
International UFO Museum
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
