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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

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Take the long way.

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

El Porvenir Canyon

Creek, 2 campgrounds, Nermit's Peak nearby.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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