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Clayton

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Things to Do in Clayton

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Eklund Dining Room / Saloon

Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos.

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More road, less rush.

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

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

McNees Crossing

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Clayton Golf Club

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

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

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Nearby Lakes & Parks

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