Lincoln State Monument / National Landmark

Restored frontier town, site of Billy the Kid’s last excape. Focal point is the Lincoln County War (1878). Museums.

Getting There & Details

Address
32 miles northeast of Ruidoso on US-380
Phone
505-653-4372
Website
www.museumofnewmexico.org
Map
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More Things to Do

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Historic Lincoln

Exhibits include: Billy the Kid, 1878 Lincoln County War, cowboys, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers. Video daily…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Worley Hotel

1881 living history museum set in hotel once owned by Sheriff Pat Garrett. Exhibits, history…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Lincoln County Overland Stage Company

Real stagecoach rides for entire family.

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Nearby Lakes & Parks