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Fort Union National Monument

Built 1852-91 to guard Sata Fe Trail.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
29 Miles northeast of Las Vegas via I-25 / NM-161, Exit 366
Phone
505-425-8025
Website
www.nps.gov/foun
Map
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While You're in Las Vegas

More Things to Do

Take the long way.

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

Castaneda Hotel

Originally Harvey House hotel, built in 1898.

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A place to slow down.

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

Carnegie Library

Built in 1903, still functions as library.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

City of Las Vegas Museum / Rough Riders Collection

Memorabilia, Indian artifacts, city history, Santa Fe Trail exhibit.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

El Porvenir Canyon

Creek, 2 campgrounds, Nermit's Peak nearby.

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Outdoors

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