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Raton - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Raton are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Cimarron
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Population: 1,000
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Cimmaron is located along the historic Santa Fe, and sits on the quiet
banks of the Cimmaron River amidst the thick timbered forests of the
southern Rocky Mountains. Cimmaron offers a variety of recreational
opportunities to its visitors, though it is best known for its
proximity to Philmont Scout Ranch, the largest Boy Scouts of America
camp in the nation. |
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Clayton
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Population: 2,500
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Clayton is a small town located in the heart of 'dinosaur country'.
Millions of years ago this area was a hotbed for dinosaur life and
dinosaur remains and footprints are a modern reminder of who dominated
the food chain here long ago. Visitors to the Clayton area will find
several excellent areas for recreational opportunity just outside
town, with an interesting geological and paleontological twist. |
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Sangre De Cristo Mountains
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Population: 0
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The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a narrow, steep range noticeably different from the rest of the Colorado Rockies. Several of the country's most challenging peaks are in this range, but the surrounding region offers up stunning views even for non-climbers. |
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Taos
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Population: 5,000
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Taos is a hotbed of recreational opportunity located in the heart of
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico. A thriving and
energetic outdoor minded community, Taos became home to the legendary
mountain man Kit Carson and played host to a variety of wild west
characters over the years. Today Taos is more quaint than wild, with
a scenic downtown area studded with numerous galleries, museums, curio
& kitsch shops. |
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