DeeAnn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The park has a lot of informative displays about the geology, flora and fauna of the New Mexico desert. The Succulents of the World greenhouse has a great variety of cacti.
40 locals recommend
Living Desert State Park
1504 Skyline RdThe park has a lot of informative displays about the geology, flora and fauna of the New Mexico desert. The Succulents of the World greenhouse has a great variety of cacti.
This is a little oasis in the desert. Beautiful location,plenty of parking. Pets are allowed on leashes. There are covered picnic areas with grills, also bathrooms and fill up stations for your water bottles and pets. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes because it can be slippery.
49 locals recommend
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
742 Sitting Bull Falls RdThis is a little oasis in the desert. Beautiful location,plenty of parking. Pets are allowed on leashes. There are covered picnic areas with grills, also bathrooms and fill up stations for your water bottles and pets. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes because it can be slippery.
Great hike for experienced hikers. Very strenuous! It's best to start early and bring plenty of water especially during the summer.
52 locals recommend
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Great hike for experienced hikers. Very strenuous! It's best to start early and bring plenty of water especially during the summer.
McKittrick Canyon is stunning! The first mile or so is deserty and sparse, but then once you get into the canyon, the views start to become beautiful. In November, the fall colors between Pratt Cabin and The Grotto are some of the best. Wear good shoes!
13 locals recommend
McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center
McKittrick Canyon is stunning! The first mile or so is deserty and sparse, but then once you get into the canyon, the views start to become beautiful. In November, the fall colors between Pratt Cabin and The Grotto are some of the best. Wear good shoes!
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico. It features more than 100 caves. Walnut Canyon Desert Loop is a drive with beautiful desert views. Rattlesnake Springs, a desert wetland, attracts reptiles and hundreds of bird species. Be sure to schedule the bat flight one evening!
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico. It features more than 100 caves. Walnut Canyon Desert Loop is a drive with beautiful desert views. Rattlesnake Springs, a desert wetland, attracts reptiles and hundreds of bird species. Be sure to schedule the bat flight one evening!
This is a great place to take a walk in the evening. The lower part of the park has fishing spots.
20 locals recommend
Lake Carlsbad Beach Park
708 Park DrThis is a great place to take a walk in the evening. The lower part of the park has fishing spots.
Food Scene
The beer, pizza, and nachos are delicous. The hatch chili chicken pizza is a favorite. This is a great, casual place, with great service.
24 locals recommend
Guadalupe Mountain Brewing Company
3324 National Parks HwyThe beer, pizza, and nachos are delicous. The hatch chili chicken pizza is a favorite. This is a great, casual place, with great service.
Open for lunch and dinner. They have a great outdoor dining space. The menu has a large variety of food for the whole family. They have an extensive wine and beer list, as well as cocktails.
44 locals recommend
Yellow Brix Restaurant
201 N Canal StOpen for lunch and dinner. They have a great outdoor dining space. The menu has a large variety of food for the whole family. They have an extensive wine and beer list, as well as cocktails.
Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant
710 S Canal StGreat margaritas!
Great place for breakfast during the week! They are not open on the weekends. 😕
19 locals recommend
Pecos River Cafe
409 S Canal StGreat place for breakfast during the week! They are not open on the weekends. 😕
The Trinity Hotel & Restaurant
201 S Canal StNice wine selection!
Red Chimney Bar-B-Q
817 N Canal StDanny's Place
902 S Canal StRosy's Mexican Restaurant
Tokyo
1479 W Pierce St