Carrizozo Heritage Museum

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Valley of Fires lies outside Carrizozo, New Mexico - a vast, cooled lava bed teeming with life as desert plants take root in the smallest cracks in the volcanic tundra

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Valley of Fires Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Only you can prevent a forest fire. Definitely worth a stop when in the area. You get to see the full history of Smokey, from the time he was a baby rescued from the fire until his death, including grave site.

Smokey Bear Historical Park

4.5/5(43 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Smokey Bear Historical Park, a lovely green space in Capitan. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Smokey Bear Historical Park
Three Rivers Petroglyphs between the Bosque Del Apache and White Sands. Three Rivers Petroglyphs are apparently thought to be one of the main concentrations of Petroglyphs in North America. Over 20,000 Petroglyphs have been cataloged and still counting. Unlike many other petroglyph sites with large panels on cliffs these petroglyphs cover all the rocks and boulders like carpet of pictures.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

4/5(29 reviews)

Find out about the history of Tularosa when you take a trip to Three Rivers Petroglyph Site. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

Gallery 408

3.5/5(40 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gallery 408 during your trip to Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Gallery 408

White Oaks Pottery

4/5(12 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to White Oaks Pottery during your trip to Carrizozo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

White Oaks Pottery

Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop

4.5/5(28 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop during your travels in Capitan. Find time to visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Smokey Bear Museum and Gift Shop

Best Lodging Options Near Carrizozo Heritage Museum

Cozy 2-bedroom RV in enchanting Carrizozo with AC on 5.5 acres!

Cozy 2-bedroom RV in enchanting Carrizozo with AC on 5.5 acres!

2 out of 5
Carrizozo NM
Cozy 2-bedroom RV in enchanting Carrizozo with AC on 5.5 acres!
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Smokey Bear Motel

Smokey Bear Motel

2 out of 5
316 Smokey Bear Blvd Capitan NM
Smokey Bear Motel
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

3 out of 5
215 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
High Country Lodge

High Country Lodge

2.5 out of 5
859 State Highway 48 North Ruidoso NM
High Country Lodge
Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache

Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache

Ruidoso NM
Beautiful Sierra Blanca View / Sleeps 8 / Large Deck & Hot Tub / Near Ski Apache
Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Crown Point Resort
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown

2.5 out of 5
110 Chase St. Ruidoso NM
Hotel Ruidoso - Midtown
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins

3.5 out of 5
107 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins
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