Things to Do with Kids in Capitan, NM

  • TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near Capitan, New Mexico, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Carrizozo.
  • From Smokey Bear Historical Park to Smokey Bear Museum & Gift Shop, the Capitan area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Gift Shops, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
  • TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near Capitan, New Mexico, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Carrizozo.
  • From Smokey Bear Historical Park to Smokey Bear Museum & Gift Shop, the Capitan area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Gift Shops, History Museums and Hiking Trails.
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42.7 Miles
94% 51 votes
Hiking Trails 4 Lost Lodge Rd, Cloudcroft, NM MoreLess Info
The core of New Mexico Rails-to-Trails is a scenic overlook at the historic railroad track. From this spot, several trails spread over the area that allow people to walk, jog, or hike while enjoying the view.
42.9 Miles
88% 25 votes
History Museums 1000 Highway 82, Cloudcroft, NM 88317 MoreLess Info
The Sacramento Mountains Museum is also known as the Cloudcroft Museum. The attraction tells the stories of the early settlers in the area and how they struggled to survive through the museum collections and the adjoining Pioneer Village.
43.7 Miles
79% 48 votes
Other Outdoor Places 949 Highway 82, High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325 MoreLess Info
Built in 1941, the Old Apple Barn was a major stop on the Cloud-Climbing Railroad to transport fresh apples. Current visitors are able to shop in the vintage emporium, taste gourmet fudge, or eat at the bistro.
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.
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.
49.4 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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