Eastern New Mexico, NM

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Eastern New Mexico

What Main Street USA used to look like.

East Las Vegas

4/5(132 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in East Las Vegas, City of Las Vegas Museum and Gene Torres Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Bear Park

5/5(1 area review)

While Bear Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sacramento Peak Observatory and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

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Ponderosa Heights

Ponderosa Heights might not have many top sights, but The Links at Sierra Blanca and Grindstone Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Sun Valley

While there might not be top attractions in Sun Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ruidoso Winter Park and The Links at Sierra Blanca.

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 AED 367 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
AED 367
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (1,650 reviews)
"Motel was clean and in good repair. The price very reasonable. Great location for the national Park and caverns, but practically no amenities in area."

Reviewed on 3 March 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 AED 275 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 275
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,011 reviews)
ALWAYS GOOD
"Always a good stay! They put us on the top floor so we would not be bothered by animals or kids."

Reviewed on 5 March 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 AED 300 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 300
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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)
"This hotel has been the best we've stay at. Very clean!!! Pool was amazing... everyone was very helpful not to mentioned amazing breakfast"

Reviewed on 2 March 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! (284 reviews)
"Always love staying here!"

Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Crown Point Resort by VRI Americas
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)
"Pudiera ser más agua cliente se acababa pronto. Pero de ahí en fuera, excelente hubicacion. Servicio, la pasamos bien 7 personas ! Gracias (excelente) precio!!!"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

High Sierra Condominium
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! (333 reviews)
"Love the place"

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Good donuts in a fun, b-movie sci-fi themed cafe. Classic Flash Gordon episodes were showing the other day.

Alien Zone

4/5(126 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Alien Zone during your trip to Roswell. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Alien Zone

Ruidoso Winter Park

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Catch an event at Ruidoso Winter Park during your trip to Alto. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this relaxing area.

Ruidoso Winter Park

Grindstone Lake

4.5/5(140 reviews)

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

International UFO Museum

4/5(210 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at International UFO Museum during your trip to Roswell. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

International UFO Museum

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center

Explore the great outdoors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center

Cannon Air Force Base

4/5(16 reviews)

After visiting Cannon Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cannon AFB. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

Cannon Air Force Base