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5 of New Mexico’s Best Dishes and Where to Try Them
Craving some New Mexico green chile? Here are the 5 best dishes to try in New Mexico, and the best places to try them.
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The Ultimate Southern New Mexico Road Trip
Get to the heart of southern New Mexico with this epic 5-day road trip from White Sands to Gila.
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- White Sands National ParkSightAlamogordo, United Statesdazzling white sea of sand, world's largest gypsum dune field
- El Paso International AirportSightEl Paso, United Statesconvenient entry point for White Sands National Park
- Dunes DriveTrailAlamogordo, United States8-mile route through gypsum dune field
- Alkali Flat TrailTrailAlamogordo, United Statesstrenuous 5-mile hike to heart of emptiness
- Hi-D-Ho Drive InRestaurantAlamogordo, United States1950s-style drive-in with big, greasy burgers
- White Sands MotelHotelAlamogordo, United Statesretro low-cost stay with giant flashing neon sign
- Trestle Recreation AreaSightCloudcroft, United Statestrails with views of Mexican Canyon Trestle
- Osha TrailTrailCloudcroft, United Statesmoderate 2.5-mile hike through forests
- Mexican Canyon TrestleSightCloudcroft, United Stateshistoric curved wooden railroad bridge
- Mad Jack's Mountaintop BarbecueRestaurantCloudcroft, United Statesserves slow-cooked beef brisket and dino ribs
- The Lodge Resort & SpaHotelCloudcroft, United Stateshistoric mountain resort dating to 1899
- Sparky'sRestaurantHatch, United Statesexcellent choice for a green chile burger
- Riverbend Hot SpringsHotelTruth or Consequences, United Statesboutique hotel with pools overlooking the Rio Grande
- Blackstone HotspringsHotelTruth or Consequences, United Statesoffers private outdoor baths and guest rooms
- Ingo's Art CafeRestaurantTruth or Consequences, United Statesserves specialty coffee and organic pour-over teas
- Passion Pie CafeRestaurantTruth or Consequences, United Statesoffers pastries and fat Elvis waffles
- Western New Mexico University MuseumMuseumSilver City, United Statesdisplays prehistoric Mimbres pottery
- City of Rocks State ParkSightSilver City, United Statesfeatures weird-shaped, cartoonish boulders
- Little Toad Creek Brewery & DistilleryRestaurantSilver City, United Statescasual spot with classic pub food
- Murray HotelHotelSilver City, United Statesdowntown institution with art deco facade