This Enchanting And Historic Town In New Mexico Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination

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.

Located in Otero County within the Lincoln National Forest, Cloudcroft, New Mexico is home to nearly 800 residents. Its high elevation of over 8,600 feet makes it a popular place for tourists to visit due to snow for winter sports and mild temperatures in the summer.

Here are some of the best things to do in this small mountain town:

1. Downtown Cloudcroft

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.

2. Ski Cloudcroft

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.

If you come here in the summer, you can still enjoy some fun at Ski Cloudcroft. Try summer tubing, for example, or go hiking.

3. Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum and Pioneer Village

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.

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.

4. Mexican Canyon Trestle Vista

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?