Everything Else
Go SUPing, kayak, or just hang out at the beach before coming back to the house and relaxing.
30 locals recommend
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 NM-195Go SUPing, kayak, or just hang out at the beach before coming back to the house and relaxing.
My favorite place to soak in town. The private pools are worth the extra $, Rio is my favorite!
30 locals recommend
Riverbend Hot Springs
100 Austin StMy favorite place to soak in town. The private pools are worth the extra $, Rio is my favorite!
Geronimo Springs Museum
211 Main AveDarling local museum
Are you a birder? If so, this place is a must. If you want company and a fellow birder, I might join you!
44 locals recommend
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
1001 NM-1Are you a birder? If so, this place is a must. If you want company and a fellow birder, I might join you!
If you are a climber or like the mountains, the Organ's are a little closer than the Gila NF and are stunning. Ask me for climbing or hiking recommendations.
11 locals recommend
Organ Mountains
If you are a climber or like the mountains, the Organ's are a little closer than the Gila NF and are stunning. Ask me for climbing or hiking recommendations.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
26 Jim Bradford TrailWorth the drive to check these out!
A quaint charming town. Check out the farmers market on Saturday's in the summer/fall. If you get to hear locals playing fiddle tunes you are in for a real treat!
8 locals recommend
Hillsboro
A quaint charming town. Check out the farmers market on Saturday's in the summer/fall. If you get to hear locals playing fiddle tunes you are in for a real treat!
Be sure to grab lunch at the local diner if you are on your way out to the northern part of the Gila.
Winston
Be sure to grab lunch at the local diner if you are on your way out to the northern part of the Gila.
Stop at the general store for an ice cream. This is a legitimate general store that locals use. Also has a great selection of NM wares or gifts (and ammunition in true NM fashion).
Chloride
Stop at the general store for an ice cream. This is a legitimate general store that locals use. Also has a great selection of NM wares or gifts (and ammunition in true NM fashion).
A way to avoid the crowds at Elephant Butte during the peak summer season.
9 locals recommend
Caballo Lake State Park
10 Palimino RoadA way to avoid the crowds at Elephant Butte during the peak summer season.
US Post Office
300 Main AveJust in case you need to send mail. :)
Ralph Edwards Park
Cedar StreetFarmers Market on Saturdays in summer/fall.
Get the pinon coffee! Another establishment with a liquor license.
6 locals recommend
Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa
501 McAdoo StGet the pinon coffee! Another establishment with a liquor license.
Food Scene
Try there waffle-sandwiches. Yummy. Or stay at the house and whip a delicious brekkie there!!!
29 locals recommend
Passion Pie Cafe
406 Main AveTry there waffle-sandwiches. Yummy. Or stay at the house and whip a delicious brekkie there!!!
A & B Drive In
211 N Broadway StQuick, cheap, and good burritos. Go for the chunky red supreme!
One of the few places in town where you can have an adult beverage. :) Plus the owner is one my neighbors...he has one of the few green lawns in T or C!
15 locals recommend
Los Arcos Steak & Lobster
1400 N Date StOne of the few places in town where you can have an adult beverage. :) Plus the owner is one my neighbors...he has one of the few green lawns in T or C!
One of the better restaurants in town and they tend to actually be open.
11 locals recommend
Latitude 33
304 S Pershing StOne of the better restaurants in town and they tend to actually be open.
Essentials
The only grocery store in town besides Walmart. Great beer and wine selection.
18 locals recommend
Bullocks
630 N Broadway StThe only grocery store in town besides Walmart. Great beer and wine selection.
Shopping
You can rent SUP boards and kayaks here for the lake. If you need intertubes to float the river or use on the lake they are provided at the house (with an electric pump).
Zia Kayak Outfitters
310 Rock Canyon RdYou can rent SUP boards and kayaks here for the lake. If you need intertubes to float the river or use on the lake they are provided at the house (with an electric pump).
Drinks & Nightlife
Another place (besides Los Arcos) that has a liquor license. My recommendation is still to grab your beverage of choice and enjoy it at the house or the shores of Elephant Butte Lake!
Elephant Butte Inn
401 New Mexico 195Another place (besides Los Arcos) that has a liquor license. My recommendation is still to grab your beverage of choice and enjoy it at the house or the shores of Elephant Butte Lake!