Large park mainly about the lake but it's nice to hang out around too, there's a nice trail, picnic…read moretables, statues, with a tiny parking lot

This was a super random find! My dad, kids, and I were driving through Santa Rosa, NM looking for…read moreBlue Hole. On our way we found this awesome water park and playground! Because we weren't prepared we didn't try out the water park - though it looked like so much fun!!! The kids got some much-needed wiggles out at the playground next door on Lake Dr, however. They especially liked the "spinnie thing" (AKA carousel!), and I liked that the side next to the road was fenced. Lots of options for kids of various ages, and spots to picnic!

Omg this place was amazing if you're a muscle car lover .. for a small fee you can go in and admire…read moretheir car collection. But before you do that stop and admire all the 50's and 60's car memorabilia and of course lots of cool souvenirs to buy .

7-17-25 $5, worth it…read more I don't know why, but I didn't ask the ladies name that was working there today, shame on me, she was pleasant and should be acknowledged. Here's to you, thank you. This was a bonus stop that you can only do when you are doing a road trip. I just never know where you're gonna be. I love the history of Route 66 back in the day my family had a Hugh connection with that road. We've been on most of it, but not all of it and it's always fun to hit another part. I'm not sure why I had to buy another hat, but I did. The museum was fabulous. Not just the cars, but all the paraphernalia, and the old signs were great.. I WOULD RECOMMEND

FREE This is just one of the many things that becomes a…read morebonus stop to stretch your legs and to learn about history. I had no idea that this place is where he was buried and I guess I forgot most of the story. It was good to get caught up on and also to get other headstones That were from the 1800s. It is worth a stop for sure. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Quick stop of Western American history. Interesting guy. Prominent feature for tourists in the area.read more

Stopped by here to get our Arizona Route 66 passport book stamped. The gentleman working was very…read morenice and knowledgeable. All the vehicles are from the local people. He asked where we are headed and gave us some advice about that area. This is a small museum but a great one. Don't pass it up.

A cute little Museum with classic cars and a cool movie showing the history of Route 66. A must…read morestop.

Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science Laboratory was established by Mesalands Community…read moreCollege in the small town of Tucumcari, NM. While the smallish museum was closed on the Sunday (August 2, 2026) that I was able to visit, I knew in advance the exhibits they had on display: + Mesozoic Era dinosaur fossils + A 40-foot-long Torvosaurus (T-rex-like) skeleton from the Jurassic period + Casts of dinosaur footprints + Fossils from local dig sites + "Dig for Bones Sandbox" + Rocks and mineral from around the world They also have a gift shop. Admission prices - which will give you a chuckle - are currently as follows: + Children (3 and under) Free + Juniors (4-11) $6 + Adult (12-59) $10 + Seniors (60-98) $8 + Dinosaurs (99 and older) Free + Educators/College Students (ID Required) $8 + Active Military (ID Required) $8 + Call for group rates! I would have gladly paid that price if it had been open & my dog was allowed in (which she probably isn't because... BONES! Lol). TIP Closed Sundays and Mondays. Works Cited https://www.mesalands.edu/page/mesalands-community-colleges-dinosaur-museum-and-natural-science-laboratory

These guys did a great job explaining the history of the dinosaurs…read more The hands on demonstrations are great for children and adults. Great value for the money

If you love western U.S. history, this is the place to visit. There is no way anyone could study…read moreeverything in the museum in a day. There is a small library, pages of information to read and tons of historical relics. There are old covered wagons, a cool caboose and farm equipment. There is a rock and bone room that is quite interesting. There are displays of old western wear, quilts, old postcards, photos, and a gabillion other things. If you're traveling I-40 west through Tucumcari, I highly recommend stopping to look at the cool architecture, the museum and the town's 1960's feel.

I guess I can see where Jae K. (review from 07.02.2012) would say that the Tucumcari Historical…read moreMuseum is more like a collection of antiques. Or as AI put it - that "giant attic feel." Lol. The museum was closed when I stopped by on Sunday, August 2, 2026, yet, there was still plenty to see outside such as a caboose firehouse, a windmill, a New Mexico Air Guard jet, and a World War II-era U.S. 90 mm M1 (or M1A1/M2) anti-aircraft gun. Whew! Artifacts inside range from maps and photos to vintage everyday artifacts. This museum is near another Tucumcari gem known as the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Sciences Laboratory. Im the past, The building later served as an army corps office, a local hospital, and a World War II glider pilot training school before becoming a museum in 1969 Perhaps someday I will be here on a Tuesday through Saturday and it will be open. Works Cited https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpqa7SvLH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The museum at ENMU is set up well. It was really interesting to hear the "Clovis people" were the…read morefirst to show evidence of humans hunting Mammoths about 13000 years ago. The display on Native Americans and how they migrated here as well as the tribe changes was very interesting! Staff was friendly and helpful!

This was a very cool stop on a road trip through New Mexico if you're into Paleo Native American…read morehistory. This is the spot where the Clovis artifacts were first found. We couldn't visit the actual site since it was off season, but the museum at the university is great. A sweet anthropology student showed us around. I learned more of the Native American history of this area for sure. And it's only a couple dollars to get in! My husband loved it.

Our favorite piece was Harbinger of Catastrophe which is about the First Nations and the…read moreenvironment regarding increased flooding. It is a melancholy piece, beautiful and telling. The rest of the contemporary indigenous museum has films, paintings, multimedia, and more. Worth a visit.

Small museum with well-curated art conveniently located just off the Plaza. Entry fees are very…read morereasonable. A pleasant way to while away some time.

We always stopover here on our way out of Tx. Great value, easy in & out, consistently no hassle…read more Level spots, good 50 AMP, decent WIFI. It's a GO-TO!

This is a very basic campground with no bathrooms, showers or laundry. We stayed in pull through…read morefull hookup site #24. It was level and comfortable. During setup we noticed several issues with the electrical post. I called the museum and a kind gentleman named Tom stopped by the next morning. He replaced both the 20 amp and 50 amp breakers in about half an hour. Tom was a very nice man and I enjoyed chatting with him. Great service! Free wifi worked at the site and it was blazing fast. My AT&T phone had 3 bars and my wife's Verizon phone had 4 bars. Road traffic was loud but our white noise CD mostly blocked it out at night. All things considered this was a great deal at only $20.00 per day. Dave's Grocery down the street is above average for a small town. Good prices and they also have fresh fruits and vegetables. Don't miss the Fort Sumner Historic Site. Excellent museum with interactive exhibits that will literally bring you to tears!