Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near New Mexico

While in New Mexico, you might enjoy a visit to:

Or at least the skeleton of a dinosaur, made of spare parts.
~18 miles from Mescalero.

The exact spot where the world's first nuclear bomb exploded. The Trinity Gate opens to the public twice a year. Get the handout and walk 1/4 mile to view the obelisk and photo displays. There's also a shuttle to the ranch house where the plutonium bomb was assembled.
~54 miles from Mescalero.

Artwork on an outdoor water tank chronicles the history of the U.S. space program. Displays in museum include, space food and a model of the forgotten Space Station Freedom.
~70 miles from Mescalero.

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