Location: Socorro
Top Things to do in Socorro
The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Socorro, New Mexico (NM)
Socorro is a city in Socorro County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is in the Rio Grande Valley at an elevation of 4,579 feet (1,396 m). In 2012 the population was 8,906. It is the county seat of Socorro County. Socorro is located 74 miles (119 km) south of Albuquerque and 146 miles (235 km) north of Las Cruces.
Restaurants in Socorro
1. National Radio Astronomy Observatory
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
This site is home to the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array astronomical radio telescope, one of four major telescopes operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). The VLA is the most scientifically productive ground-based telescope in the world. Our visitor center and interpretive film will get you oriented to the purpose and function of the telescope, and a self-guided tour path will take you up close to one of the VLA's 27 230-ton dish antennas.
Reviewed By hamgal - Hanover, United States
The open house enabled us to go inside and learn about the Array as well as see the huge installation of radio telescopes. The presentations were very interesting and educational.
2. Old San Miguel Mission
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By jswdhw - New Boston, United States
Wonderful breakfast place. Has several items to select from. The New Mexico omelette was big, fluffy and filled. Great service. The staff were so friendly.
3. Mineralogical Museum
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Tolvanera
After a great meal at Yo Mama's, we stopped by the Mineral Museum. We loved the outdoors pond and fountain with the gorgeous polished petrified wood on display. Inside the building, there was a wealth of lovely rocks and minerals to view. I bought some samples of my favorites for a very good price point. I love looking at nature's wonders and will enjoy them in my home for years to come. We drove around the campus. The golf course was very nice looking! I'd always wanted to visit the Capitol Bar on the plaza, just because it has always seemed like it would have some real history attached to it. I was not disappointed! Nice place with a lovely patio! Great daytrip to Soccorro. Next on my list is going to the Quebradas area when it cools off a bit. Everyone everywhere we went was welcoming and helpful. Can't wait to come back!
4. Fort Craig National Historic Site
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By LankyOmaha
We had not planned to stop by Ft. Craig, but we decided to based on Trip Advisor reviews. We were glad we did. It is off the interstate on an 8 mile dirt road. Very little is left standing, but there is enough to get a feel for its size. Ft. Craig had an interesting history of the civil war and the plains wars in the southwest.
5. Socorro Historic Plaza
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