New Mexico’s Top Sights and Attractions

Billy the Kid Museum
New Mexico calls Billy the Kid its favorite outlaw. Come see the legend of the famous bandit at the Billy the Kid Museum. It contains 60,000 artifacts including his chaps and spurs, the original Wanted poster and his rifle. Plus, you can visit his gravesite.
For more information: www.billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The phenomenal Carlsbad Caverns is a must-see site in New Mexico. Tour the bizarre formations that began nearly 250 million years ago. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Expect pool crossings, ladder climbs, free climbing and tight crawls.
For more information: www.carlsbad.caverns.national-park.com

Chaco Canyon National Historical Park
Come see one of the Puebloan culture’s most well-preserved and fascinating areas in the country. The beautiful architecture and ceremonial buildings in the Chaco Canyon National Historical Park are certainly worth seeing.
For more information: www.nps.gov/chcu/

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
Ride along in one of the most authentic railways in the country. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad was built more than 120 years ago and still runs tours through the mountains and valleys of New Mexico. There’s a great observation deck too for superior sight seeing.
For more information: www.cumbrestoltec.com

International UFO Museum in Roswell
The city of Roswell is most famous as the alleged site of an alien spaceship landing in 1947. Now you see the history and hear the stories about the incident at the International UFO Museum and Research Center and celebrate it at the annual UFO Festival.
For more information: www.iufomrc.com

Taos Ski Valley
Some of the best skiing/snowboarding destinations are right in the heart of New Mexico. The Taos Ski Valley is rated as one of the best runs in the world. Even if you don’t know how to ski or snowboard, there are skilled and trained instructors to get you up on the slopes in no time.
For more information: www.skitaos.org

White Sands National Monument
Take a tour of the glistening white gypsum dunes at White Sands National Monument. You can enjoy a variety of activities including biking, hiking, stargazing and bird watching. There’s also an eight-mile scenic drive along the breath-taking dunes.  
For more information: www.nps.gov/whsa