Silver City

Things to Do in Silver City

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

13th-century cliff-dwelling ruins. * RVs, trailers, large vehicles take NM-152 east of Silver City 21…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area

Many bird species. North of Cliff along confluence of Mogollon Creek and Gila River.

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Hearst Church

Built with Hearst money in 1898, now museum/art gallery.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun.

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