Attractions in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Historic Homes & Buildings
CastaƱeda Hotel 505-425-8631
524 Railroad Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Located in the Railroad District
The Mission Revival-style CastaƱeda Hotel was originally the Harvey House Hotel. more info mapHistoric El Fidel Hotel 505-425-6761
500 Douglas Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Located in the Douglas/Sixth Street District
Originally the Meadows Hotel, built by M.M. Sundt, the historic El Fidel Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for tours. more info mapMontezuma Castle 928-567-3322
Originally known as the Montezuma Hotel, the Montezuma Castle was designed by Chicago architects John Root and Daniel Burnham for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe... more info
Historic Sites & Monuments
Fort Union National Monument 505-425-8025
Located 29 Miles Northeast of Las Vegas
Fort Union was established to protect the Santa Fe Trail, serving both military and logistical functions. more info mapLas Vegas Old Town Plaza Park 505-425-8631
Located in Old Town
Las Vegas Plaza was a trade center for Hispanics and Americans after 1835 and was the site of Kearny's proclamation of New Mexico as U.S. possession. more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Carnegie Public Library 505-454-1401, Extentions 272 & 273
500 National Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
The circa 1903 Carnegie Library is listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. This functional historic library... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial 505-454-1401 Ext. 283
727 Grand Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
The City of Las Vegas Museum and Rough Rider Memorial Collection educates visitors on the history of Las Vegas, its connection to the Rough Riders, the Santa Fe Trail... more info map
National Parks & Natural Wonders
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge 505-425-3581
Route 1, Box 399, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Less than 8 Miles Southeast of Las Vegas
The 8,672-acre Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of native grasslands, croplands, marshes, ponds, timbered canyons and streams, which provide an important... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Madison Vineyards and Winery 505-421-8028
HCR 72 Box 490 (Ribera), Las Vegas, NM 87560
Located in the Pecos River Valley
A small family operation producing less than 3,000 gallons of wine per year, Madison Vineyards and Winery specializes in award-winning dry and semi-sweet wines, using... more info map
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