Best places in Socorro County
Discover the best places in Socorro County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 23 places in the city.
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Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Wildlife refuge
Nonprofit wildlife refuge features hiking trails, bird-watching guides & a gift shop.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
2
NRAO Very Large Array
Observatory
Noted astronomical radio observatory composed of 27 82-ft.-wide dishes, & offering guided tours.
4.70 (873 reviews)
3
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Gran Quivira Unit
Monument
Visitor center amid the historical Spanish missions at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
4.80 (354 reviews)
4
Buckhorn Tavern
American restaurant
Green chile cheeseburgers, flat enchiladas & other Southwest snacks served in a rustic roadhouse.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
5
Journey's Place
Restaurant
👍👍 We stopped here after exploring the Quebradas. I want to return just to eat here again!! I really appreciated their outdoor sink set up for very convenient hand washing! The nachos were perfect, my hubs was ecstatic to see a fried bologna sandwich with green chile on the menu (which he loved). The g...
$ $$$
4.90 (204 reviews)
6
The Original Owl Bar & Cafe
Cafe
This historic, rustic, neighborhood stop is known for its kitschy decor & green chile cheeseburgers.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
7
The Box Recreation Area
Park
👍👍 If car camping, you can continue past the main area to the right and up the hill. You'll pass across a corner of private property and then be back on BLM land, there are several pulloffs just for cars to stop and camp.
Obviously no fires these days, be safe!
Amazing views, very peaceful and beauti...
4.80 (204 reviews)
8
LOH Outfitters
Hunting area
👍👍 I had an absolutely amazing experience with LOH Outfitters. They are a first class operation through and through. My guide Andre and the owner Matt were both great guys and super fun to be around. I was grateful to get an opportunity on a great bull with them and capitalize. I would definitely recom...
4.90 (136 reviews)
9
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge
Preserve with plateau, woodlands, prairie & desert, with the Rio Grande flowing through the center.
4.50 (622 reviews)
10
San Lorenzo Canyon
Landmark
👍👍 Gorgeous place you definitely need to visit when in the area! We camped overnight in our van and couldn't have woken up to a better view. There are nice spots for hiking and exploring! There's a popular review on the correct way to get in, make sure to check that out!! Google took us the wrong way i...
4.70 (196 reviews)
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Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Ever seen a giant radio dish up close? It's a bit of a drive, but totally worth it to see a... very large array of radio telescopes. The visitor center is small but informative, and there's a short walking tour that will take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. Plenty of information about what the radio te...
4.70 (189 reviews)
12
Kiva RV Park and Horse Motel
RV park
👍 We’ve been coming here for years as an over night on our extended trips. Wonderful owners who make reservations easy as well as check in. Park is clean and well maintained. The horse accommodations look fabulouss and if I had a horse I would definitely come here. Our only complaint is the highway n...
4.40 (327 reviews)
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 This is the place where we look into deep space and back into time. The radio telescopes are huge! The visitor center is excellent, staff is very engaging and helpful. Self guided walking tour amoung the antenna array is inspiring. The vastness of the landscape brings it all home.
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Fort Craig Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 Long dirt/gravel road. I was on site for about 2 hours & I never saw a person while thier or while on the way in or out. It was nice & quiet. Nice picnic tables & and a great picnic area.
4.50 (137 reviews)
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Water Canyon Campground
Campground
👍👍 Dates of stay: 15-17 May 19. Did not stay in the actual campground. I stayed in parking lot adjacent to Mesa Trail #13 Trailhead which is less than 1/2 mile from campground (just stay on Water Canyon Road). The lot is before all the signs telling you steep/narrow road for next 7 miles. Numero...
4.50 (89 reviews)
17
Rosales Produce
Produce market
👍👍 Best chili ever,and they know how to roast, easy peeling,yum,great people
4.70 (57 reviews)
18
Escondida Lake Campground
Campground
👍 Considering the lack of public campgrounds near Zion, this one has been expanded, & is neat & clean. Not as much flora as some might like between sites, but rather stay here than Coral Pink State Park, for the money.
4.20 (149 reviews)
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Chupadero Mountain View RV Park
RV park
👍👍 We arrived really late, the owner was super accommodating and nice. It is in the middle of nowhere. May look kinda scary at night, but it was a nice experience. The view is lovely, the bathrooms are clean.
4.60 (64 reviews)
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Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park
RV park
👍👍 Borders the Wildlife Refuge and owned by Gambles Quail that are all over the park. Spacious gravel sites with a very accommodating owner. We had two dogs and had lots of room to get them out. We stayed 4 nights and yes there’s trains,1 or 2 a night, but no road traffic and very quiet otherwise. We...
4.40 (65 reviews)