Posted in New Mexico March 08, 2016
Here Are The 10 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go In New Mexico
There are loads of things to do in New Mexico, including plenty of weird places to visit. Next time you want a break from our state’s more mainstream attractions, check out these kooky spots.
What's 20 foot tall, 40 foot long, and has Volkswagen headlights for eyes? If you answered the roadrunner sculpture in Las Cruces, you'd be correct. The artwork was originally created in 1993, by Olin Calk, as a way to promote recycling.
We know you've been desperate to pose by the world's largest pistachio! Break out the selfie stick because this thing's huge. Before the jokes about nuts begin, it's worth noting that the story behind this sculpture is sweet. It's actually a memorial to Tom McGinn who started the attached pistachio and grape farm.
There's a fine line between mysterious and weird. Let's just say that it's extremely unusual for a staircase with two 360 degree turns to function without any observable methods of support.
It's safe to say that this museum, which is devoted entirely to snakes, is unique.
Pretty much everything on the inside and on the outside of this museum is weird - in the best possible way. This is folk art at its finest.
This is another large-scale collection, this time of gas station memorabilia and gas pumps.
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Roswell isn't inherently odd, but the way that the city has embraced the UFO theme and run with it is both wacky and wonderful. There are alien-themed murals, street lamps, and statues of little green men lounging around town.
Parts of Hatch, like the area around Sparky's, are massively kitschy. It's surreal to be greeted by these larger than life figures.
This rock formation truly does look like a resting camel. Given its size, it's a relief that this camel can't spit!
Take the Paleo lifestyle to the next level by staying in this cave B&B - although cavemen never had it this good. The suite includes 1700 square foot of space complete with a kiva and waterfall shower!
