This Enchanting And Historic Town In New Mexico Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
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Melissa Mahoney
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The Land of Enchantment is one of the largest states in our country. So it may come as no surprise that there are plenty of small towns sprinkled throughout. If you’ve never been to the enchanting and historic small town of Cloudcroft, we suggest you make it a point to visit. Here are some of the best things to do in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, the perfect day trip destination.
Here are some of the best things to do in this small mountain town:
Burro Street Exchange, 505 Burro Ave, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
Downtown Cloudcroft is home to a variety of restaurants and shops. One must-visit place here is Burro Street Exchange, an eclectic building where you'll find a variety of shops and eateries.
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As the highest town by elevation in New Mexico, Cloudcroft is an ideal skiing destination. And there's no better place to enjoy winter sports than at Ski Cloudcroft. Offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, it's such a fun family-friendly place.
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Ski Cloudcroft, 1920 1/2 U.S. Highway 82, US-82, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
If you come here in the summer, you can still enjoy some fun at Ski Cloudcroft. Try summer tubing, for example, or go hiking.
While you're in town, you may as well get a bit of a history lesson in. Here you'll learn about the pioneers who traveled and settled in this area of the Sacramento Mountains.
1000 US-82, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
You'll get to see how the pioneers lived as well as their farming practices at the time. And you'll obtain some knowledge of how the railroad came to be in this area as well. Visit the Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village website for more information.
Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
While in Cloudcroft, you should also head to the Mexican Canyon Trestle Vista to take in views of the trestle that was constructed in 1899. The vista is located along US82.
So, there you have it — some of the best things to do in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Have you taken a day trip to this charming small town yet? If not, what are you waiting for?
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