Jeanene's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Sunspot is an unincorporated community in the Sacramento Mountains in the Lincoln National Forest in Otero County, New Mexico, United States, about 18 miles south of Cloudcroft. Its elevation is 9,186 feet. The Sunspot Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory are located in Sunspot in the Sacramento Mountains.
11 locals recommend
National Solar Observatory
3001 Visitor Center RdSunspot is an unincorporated community in the Sacramento Mountains in the Lincoln National Forest in Otero County, New Mexico, United States, about 18 miles south of Cloudcroft. Its elevation is 9,186 feet. The Sunspot Solar Observatory and Apache Point Observatory are located in Sunspot in the Sacramento Mountains.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
White Sands National Monument
Osha Trail Trailhead
200 Glorietta AveNeighborhoods
The area you will be staying doesn’t have much to offer in the way of shopping or groceries. The nearest Walmart is in either Artesia or Alamogordo NM. There is a little store in both Pinon and Weed but they have only the basic necessities. No restaurants in the mountains except for Cloudcroft or Mayhill so you will need to bring all the snacks and food you would like to eat for your stay. I have the fridge stocked with condiments and the kitchen has spices and the basics
Weed
The area you will be staying doesn’t have much to offer in the way of shopping or groceries. The nearest Walmart is in either Artesia or Alamogordo NM. There is a little store in both Pinon and Weed but they have only the basic necessities. No restaurants in the mountains except for Cloudcroft or Mayhill so you will need to bring all the snacks and food you would like to eat for your stay. I have the fridge stocked with condiments and the kitchen has spices and the basics
Food scene
Get ready for superior, on-site, micro brewed beer and the high quality wood fired pizza, and soon, a variety of other unique and healthy menu items!
48 locals recommend
Cloudcroft Brewing Company
1301 Burro AveGet ready for superior, on-site, micro brewed beer and the high quality wood fired pizza, and soon, a variety of other unique and healthy menu items!
Mad Jack's, in Cloudcroft, is definitely on par with the best of Central Texas bbq. Brisket, sausage and turkey has a good bark and peppery taste and still moist. Very popular in this area
44 locals recommend
Mad Jack's Mountaintop Barbecue
105 James Canyon HwyMad Jack's, in Cloudcroft, is definitely on par with the best of Central Texas bbq. Brisket, sausage and turkey has a good bark and peppery taste and still moist. Very popular in this area
Mayhill Cafe & Hotel
3491 US-82