category : Natural Attractions
Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking.

Phone: 505-835-0424

Come visit us in Socorro, New Mexico

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Hammel Museum

Socorro, NM Historic Buildings

Mineralogical Museum

Fossils, more than 9,500

Socorro, NM Museums

Trinity Site

Location of the world's first atomic bomb explosion in 1945

Socorro, NM One Of A Kinds

City of Socorro Parks

Fields, tennis/

Socorro, NM Parks

Langmuir Laboratory

Late June to late August lightning and thunderstorm research; gate blocks last mile to laboratory (gate is often closed). Hikers, picnickers welcome year-round.

Socorro, NM Recreation

Things to do Natural Attractions near Socorro, NM

City of Rocks State Park

Rocks form centuries-old volcanic-ash flow, some 50-feet high. Visitor center, botanical garden, campsites, handicapped-acces...

San Lorenzo Canyon

Chihuahuan Desert plants/animals, geological formations, hiking....

Faywood Hot Springs

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

Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun....

TorC Hot Springs

Seven total. Bath houses, indoor tubs, saunas....