When planning a family getaway, it’s important to make sure there are attractions for everyone to enjoy. Some family members may like the outdoors. And others may enjoy museums. Fortunately, the small town of Aztec, New Mexico has something for everyone in your family. So check out this historic town and plan your next family trip there.
Aztec, New Mexico is a small town of about 6,000 people in northwest New Mexico. It’s just about an hour and a half from the Four Corners Monument, which marks the meeting point of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. It’s a great place for a family vacation because it has loads of great attractions, as outlined below.
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- Aztec Ruins National Monument
Management/TripAdvisor This fascinating national monument gives you a close-up look at the culture of the Pueblo people from the 1200s. You can see ancestral houses and architecture that will truly amaze you. Learn more about these ruins and the monument, then check it out on your visit to Aztec. Aztec Ruins National Monument, 725 Ruins Rd, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
- Hike Cox Canyon Arch
Nicole Martin/AllTrails This hike may only be .4 miles, but the impressive Cox Canyon Arch makes it worth the trip. Be sure to bring your camera and document this amazing natural wonder. Cox Canyon Highway, Cox Canyon Hwy, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
- Visit The Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village This museum, which is open seasonally beginning in May, is a must-stop in Aztec. The Pioneer Village has a 12-building area that recreates life in the west in the early 20th Century. Your family will love seeing how pioneers lived 100 years ago. Learn more on the museum’s website. Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N Main Ave, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
- Zipline
Tico Time RV Resort/TripAdvisor For the adventure seekers, head over to Tico Time RV Resort and zipline over the Animas River. They also offer bungee jumping, a tarzan swing, rope climb, and climbing wall! So head over to Tico Time’s website and check it out. Tico Time River Resort RV Park, 20 Road 2050, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
- Mountain Biking
Aztec Tourism/TripAdvisor With over 30 miles of mountain bike trails, your pedalhead will love visiting Aztec. The popular Alien Run has over 15 miles of trails and even contains a rumored UFO crash site. So if you’re up for it, give it a go! Learn more about Alien Run here. 36.87771472, 107.8918764
Are you ready to pack your bags and head to Aztec? Go ahead and make some memories there with your family. You won’t be disappointed.
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Management/TripAdvisor
This fascinating national monument gives you a close-up look at the culture of the Pueblo people from the 1200s. You can see ancestral houses and architecture that will truly amaze you. Learn more about these ruins and the monument, then check it out on your visit to Aztec.
Aztec Ruins National Monument, 725 Ruins Rd, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Nicole Martin/AllTrails
This hike may only be .4 miles, but the impressive Cox Canyon Arch makes it worth the trip. Be sure to bring your camera and document this amazing natural wonder.
Cox Canyon Highway, Cox Canyon Hwy, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village
This museum, which is open seasonally beginning in May, is a must-stop in Aztec. The Pioneer Village has a 12-building area that recreates life in the west in the early 20th Century. Your family will love seeing how pioneers lived 100 years ago. Learn more on the museum’s website.
Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 125 N Main Ave, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Tico Time RV Resort/TripAdvisor
For the adventure seekers, head over to Tico Time RV Resort and zipline over the Animas River. They also offer bungee jumping, a tarzan swing, rope climb, and climbing wall! So head over to Tico Time’s website and check it out.
Tico Time River Resort RV Park, 20 Road 2050, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Aztec Tourism/TripAdvisor
With over 30 miles of mountain bike trails, your pedalhead will love visiting Aztec. The popular Alien Run has over 15 miles of trails and even contains a rumored UFO crash site. So if you’re up for it, give it a go! Learn more about Alien Run here.
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Address: Aztec, NM, USA
