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

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Historic Lincoln

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Worley Hotel

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

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Go a little further.

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

Lincoln County Overland Stage Company

Real stagecoach rides for entire family.

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