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Clayton

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Attractions

Things to Do in Clayton

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

McNees Crossing

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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