VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

World’s largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin. Fascinating visitor center.

Getting There & Details

Address
23 miles west of Magdalena on US-60
Phone
505-835-7000
Website
www.nrao.edu
Map
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More Things to Do

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Cibola National Forest Magdalena Ranger District

Maps for hiking/campgrounds.

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The road is the experience.

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

Bear Trap Canyon Campgrounds

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Apache Kid Wilderness Area

In San Mateo Mountains.

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Take the long way.

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

Box Car Museum

Local history, artifats of Wild West, mining, cattle drives, circa 1885-1930.

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