Attractions in Clayton, New Mexico

Historic Homes & Buildings

Dorsey Mansion 505-374-9253
Just Off the Santa Fe Trail in Colfax County
The Dorsey Mansion at Chico Spring is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The elegant mansion consists of 36 rooms (10,000 square feet). Surrounding... more info

Dry Cimmaron 505-374-9253
The trail along the Cimarron River was one of the routes west for wagon trains of early settlers. Step back in history by taking the Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway in Union... more info
Folsom 505-374-9253
When the Denver, Texas and Ft. Worth Railroad was finished in 1888, the construction camp of Ragtown became Folsom in honor of Frances Folsom, who married President... more info
Rabbit Ear Mountain 505-374-9253
The first caravan on it’s way from the Missouri River to Santa Fe learned the name of this mountain, OHEJAS de CONEJOS (Rabbit Ears) from the Indians. It is believed... more info
Santa Fe Trail
Northeast New Mexico is a history lesson of what happens when two empires meet. The older north-south Spanish Empire ended in Santa Fe and the younger, brasher east-west... more info

Albert W. Thompson Memorial Library 505-374-9423
17 Chestnut Street, Clayton, NM 88415
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Herzstein Memorial Museum 505-374-2977
Corner of Second and Walnut Streets
Contains a display of antiques & artifacts which have been given or loaned by the many people interested in preserving the history and heritage of Union County. Other... more info

Capulin Volcano 505-374-9253
This natural wonder tops the must-see list for most tourists in Northeast New Mexico. Drive 58 miles west of Clayton on Highway 64 and 87 to the town of Capulin, then... more info