Here are 11 of the weirdest and most unique roadside attractions in New Mexico that are definitely worth stopping for on a road trip:
- Meow Wolf, Santa Fe – An immersive, interactive art experience with trippy installations in a transformed bowling alley called the House of Eternal Return.
- Recycled Roadrunner, Las Cruces – A giant bird sculpture made entirely from recycled materials like shoes, bike parts, and scrap metal.
- World’s Largest Pistachio Nut, Alamogordo – A huge pistachio sculpture next to the pistachio farm that also offers tours and pistachio-based treats.
- Fox Cave, Glencoe – A quirky cave-side curio shop and museum with a reputation for hosting legendary figures and fun photo ops with giant hands and little green men.
- Roswell Alien Attractions, Roswell – The UFO Museum and numerous alien-themed statues and festivities celebrating the town’s extraterrestrial lore.
- Giant Robot Sculpture, Santa Fe – A massive metal robot outside Meow Wolf, perfect for a selfie stop.
- Tee Pee Curios, Tucumcari – A nostalgic 1950s Route 66 souvenir shop with a neon wigwam sign that stands out.
- Cowboy Ruckus, Vaughn – Two large sculptures of ranchers in mid-brawl displayed along Highway 285.
- VW Spider, Alamogordo – A unique spider sculpture made from Volkswagen car parts, located on Eddy Drive.
- Norman & Vi Petty Rock Museum, Clovis – A museum dedicated to local rock and roll legends with quirky memorabilia.
- Billy the Kid’s Burial Site, Fort Sumner – A roadside historic attraction tied to the infamous outlaw.
These attractions combine art, history, kitsch, and wild creativity, offering plenty of memorable photo opportunities and stories to tell from the Land of Enchantment.
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