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Clayton

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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Things to Do in Clayton

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

McNees Crossing

Santa Fe Trail site named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby SFT Ruts.

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Take the long way.

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

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Clayton Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

Take NM 406 north to NM 456, 40 miles north of Clayton.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands

Grasslands for outdoor recreation, range, watershed, fish, wildlife. Santa Fe Trail hiking, 2 miles of…

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