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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

McNees Crossing

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

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Attractions

Things to Do in Clayton

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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A place to slow down.

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

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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