Socorro

Things to Do in Socorro

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

City of Socorro Parks

Fields, tennis/basketball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, jogging, Olympic-size pool.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

New Mexico Tech Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Escondida Lake Park

Fishing, camping, RV hookups, facilities.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500 mineral specimens.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl, including sandhill cranes. 377 identified species. Year-round birding, auto tour, hiking.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Historic Walking Tour

Garcia Opera House, Socorro Plaza, Spanish colonial & territorial architecture. Also, Old San Miguel Mission,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Langmuir Laboratory

Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Hammel Museum

Former brewery on National Historic Register.

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