Things to Do in Capitan, NM

  • Our list of the best things to do in Capitan, New Mexico, features the top 22 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Capitan, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Capitan, NM , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Carrizozo
  • Our list of the best things to do in Capitan, New Mexico, features the top 22 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Capitan, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
  • The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Capitan, NM , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Carrizozo
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44.8 Miles
93% 58 votes
Hiking Trails Us Hwy 82, Cloudcroft, NM MoreLess Info
While bikes are not allowed, the Osha Trail does provide a moderately challenging hiking trail. In addition to hiking, visitors are also allowed to go horseback riding along the trail and camp at designated areas.
44.9 Miles
90% 177 votes
Gift Shops 7288 Highway 54 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12,000 pistachio trees, Eagle Ranch Pistachio Grove, is home to New Mexico's largest pistachio producing grove. Visit their gift shop to try a variety of pistachio recipes and enjoy samples of the seven varieties of wine from their vineyard.
45.0 Miles
92% 671 votes
Gift Shops 7320 U.S. Highway 54/70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
A visit to McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch is much more than a photo-op with the World's Largest Pistachio Monument out front. Step inside the gift shop for delectable pistachio treats and wine tasting.
47.6 Miles
87% 90 votes
Other Museums & Galleries NM Highway 2001, Alamogordo, NM MoreLess Info
Established in 1976, the International Space Hall of Fame commemorates the brave pioneers who advanced man's knowledge of the universe and the ability to explore space. Don't miss the flight simulator or a simulated walk on Mars.
48.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 3651 Mesa Village Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Owned by the Allen theater chain, Alamogordo's Aviator 10 Theater is a movie multiplex that shows first-run movies with digital video and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, as well as bargains and matinees.
48.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 6563, Cloudcroft, NM MoreLess Info
The Nelson Canyon Vista Trail offers an unforgettable view of the Tularosa Basin below. It is a short and easy loop trail for hikers of all experience levels, and the trail along the way is beautiful as well.
48.9 Miles
93% 29 votes
History Museums 923 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
The Shroud Exhibit and Museum is a historical museum focused on the history and facts surrounding the Shroud of Turin. The museum features a full scale replica of the shroud, detailed scans a tactile model and 3D imagery.
49.0 Miles
82% 60 votes
Other Museums & Galleries 1991 North White Sands Boulevard, Alamogordo, NM MoreLess Info
Enjoy a vintage train ride around the park at the Toy Train Depot on your next visit to Alamogordo. Learn about the history of trains in the Southwest through historic photographs and exhibits, and don't miss the model train displays.
49.4 Miles
81% 361 votes
Other Museums & Galleries NM Highway 2001, Alamogordo, NM 88311 MoreLess Info
For the space buffs and future astronauts in your family, a visit to the New Mexico Museum of Space History is a must-see destination. Your visit will feature out of this world exhibits, a space shuttle simulator, planetarium, and more.
49.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1376 E Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
A fitness and rec center, the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center offers a variety of amenities for guests. The facility features a swimming pool, weight and cardio areas, and a variety of fitness classes and other programs.
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