Southeastern New Mexico, NM

Travel Guide

Roswell which includes street scenes
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views and vehicle touring
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

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 Mountains Museum and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

Bear Park
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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.

Ponderosa Heights
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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
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is AED 347 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
AED 347
AED 393 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 1 April 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM
The price is AED 523 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 523
AED 653 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free WiFi, a golf course, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel was good
"The front desk was friendly and helpful, the bartender was great, the staff went out of their way to assist us during breakfast time."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
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 Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 275
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (954 reviews)
"Love the upgrades!"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
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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 center, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Cree Medows Public ...
9/10 Wonderful! (295 reviews)
"The property sits atop a mountain ridge that oversees the Ruidoso NM village below. We had a nice quiet stay. The property management was kind and helpful. The property is older. Everything was clean and in working order. Our two bedroom apartment was one of the cleanest stays we had ever had anywhere. ..."

Reviewed on 24 March 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 WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)
Mountain stay
"Really nice view on the balcony. This was very high up on a mountain. The beds were okay nothing fancy but we had a good time. Definitely will come back again. There ia no fires for bbq at the stay but a place by the office where u can bbq"

Reviewed on 24 March 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 Cree Medows Public Golf Course are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
Awesome
"It was amazing"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves as well as an individual male

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

5/5(162 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a popular green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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
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!

Sitting Bull Falls

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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

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

Ski Apache

4/5(178 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Ski Apache, a top ski area in Ruidoso. Check out the casinos and charming coffeehouses in this relaxing area.

Ski Apache