Explore Your Backyard
From ancient ruins to wilderness trails — the 285 corridor and beyond has more to discover than most people know.
Pecos Wilderness Trailheads
Over 150 miles of trails through the Santa Fe National Forest, accessible from NM-63 north of Pecos. Wildflowers in summer, gold aspens in fall, world-class trout fishing year-round.
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Legal Tender Saloon, Lamy
A legendary restored 19th-century saloon and dining room in the historic railroad village of Lamy. Worth the drive — open Friday evenings and weekends.
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Pecos National Historical Park
One of New Mexico's most significant archaeological sites — a sprawling ancient pueblo and Spanish colonial mission ruins with a self-guided trail. Free entry. Open daily 8AM–4:30PM.
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Turquoise Trail — Madrid & Cerrillos
Galisteo Basin Wildlife & Birding
Eldorado Preserve & Dark Skies
Pecos River Fly Fishing
Nuckolls Brewing Lamy Railyard
Pecos Studio Tour
Artistic License Gallery
Duende Gallery
Jen Tough Gallery & AIR Studios
Eldorado Arts & Crafts Studio Tour
Cerro Pelon Ranch (Movie Ranch)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey
Galisteo Basin Petroglyphs
Galisteo Village
Glorieta Pass Battlefield
Pecos Canyon State Park
Santa Fe Rail Trail
Windy Bridge Picnic Area
Pecos Wilderness Trailheads (NM-63 Corridor)
Arroyo Hondo Open Space
Eldorado Community Open Space Trails
Cowboy Shack Trailhead — Galisteo Basin Preserve
Galisteo Basin Preserve
Pecos River Fishing
The upper Pecos River is one of New Mexico's premier wild trout fisheries. Brown and rainbow trout thrive in the cold, clear water above the village of Pecos. Licenses required.
Galisteo Basin Preserve
12,000 acres of open high desert with petroglyphs, wildlife corridors, and panoramic Sangre de Cristo views. One of the best-kept secrets in the region.
Lamy Train Station
The historic Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway depot — still an active Amtrak stop on the Southwest Chief route. A beautifully preserved piece of New Mexico railroad history.
Galisteo Village
A 400-year-old Spanish colonial village with a strong equestrian and arts community. The historic church, old cemetery, and cottonwood-lined acequia are worth exploring on a slow afternoon.
Turquoise Trail — Madrid & Cerrillos
NM-14 winds through two quirky art and mining villages between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Madrid is lined with galleries and funky shops; Cerrillos has one of the best small-town saloons in the state.
Eldorado Arts & Crafts Studio Tour
Held annually each October, this self-guided tour opens 80+ artist studios across the Eldorado community — one of the largest studio tours in New Mexico. Free admission.
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Eldorado Community Preserve
A network of trails winding through piñon-juniper terrain just steps from the neighborhood. Popular with dog walkers, birders, and sunset seekers.