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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Silver City

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Silver City, New Mexico

Updated January 24, 2024

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Nestled in the caves

Silver City, New Mexico

Gila Cliff Dwellings

These ruins of a pre-Columbian cliff village are among the most beautiful and well preserved in New Mexico.
Dragonfly Trail Petroglyphs

Silver City, New Mexico

Dragonfly Trail Petroglyphs

Hidden in the Chihuahuan Desert resides an amazing collection of petroglyphs.
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Silver City, New Mexico

Wall of Bottles

Recycling meets art in this colorful barricade.
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Silver City, New Mexico

a)sp."A"(c)e Studio Art Gallery

A unique gallery filled with art that is interactive, accessible, and generates a ripple effect of creativity
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Silver City, New Mexico

The Big Ditch

This small canyon park was once the main street of Silver City—until a flood washed it away.
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Forgotten Veterans Memorial

Santa Clara, New Mexico

Bataan Memorial Park

A memorial dedicated to veterans of all wars especially those lost in Bataan defending the Philippines during World War II.
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Fort Bayard Historical Site

This old army installation has worn many hats throughout its history.
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