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Clayton

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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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Attractions

Things to Do in Clayton

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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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Take the long way.

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

McNees Crossing

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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.

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.

Herzstein Memorial Museum

Homestead memorabilia, art collection.

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Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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