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The desert outside of Truth or Consequences. A museum devoted entirely to the rattlesnakes and snake-related art.
A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident. A strange symbol marks a secret Scientology base, and is meant to guide its leader back to Earth. A crumbling cliffside ruin hidden in the woods. No one is quite sure of the origins of these idyllic natural hot springs at an abandoned mountain resort. Added by Max Cortesi. The abandoned bathhouse is all that remains of the hot springs considered Florida's original tourist attraction.
You can also rent a car ahead of time from Whitehead Auto for a day or two of exploration, and spend the rest of the time exploring the art of doing almost nothing--soaks in different bath houses, walks to the galleries or the river, getting a massage. You'll find a number of watering holes in town. Couple of sawdust joints like the "Pine Knot Saloon" on 3rd street at one end to the Golf Course Brassie at Sierra Del Rio with four 50 inch plasma screens and a granite bar at the other.
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This page was last edited on 30 June , at Text is available under [http: Privacy policy About Wikitravel Terms of use Mobile view. Get around [ edit ] There is no public transportation, but the entire downtown district is very walkable. From mammoth and mastodon skulls and a world-class collection of prehistoric Mimbres pottery to Apache, Hispanic, military, mining, ranching, and cultural exhibits, the Museum is a fascinating complex of historical artifacts.
Each of several rooms represents a specific subject of history, with displays and artifacts interpreted so that the viewer can understand the items exhibited. The park, museum and its contents are a living memorial and history of the nation and the dedication of those who served it. Historic displays in the museum range from a military button collection to Buffalo Soldier memorabilia, and numerous displays are dedicated to local heroes. T or C is on the Rio Grande between Elephant Butte Reservoir and Caballo Lake , two artificial lakes built mainly for flood control and water management, which however offer opportunities for fishing and small boating.
Note that there are frequent weather advisories for boaters on these lakes resulting from high winds; take these advisories seriously! Elephant Butte is NM's largest Lake and has over 40 miles of shore front that you can drive right up to and camp.
If you are planning on driving on the beach, 4WD is strongly recommended. The sand is deep and soft in spots and you can easily get stuck. There are numerous developed camp sites that feature sheltered picnic tables and benches that do not require 4WD for access. Check out the local hot springs this is also the former name of T or C. The Artesian Bath House is a good one. For soaking outdoors in riverside pools, try Riverbend Hot Springs.
The most economical is the Indian Hot Springs, which has free-flowing water with a pebble bottom.
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Each of the 10 has something unique to offer. Sierra Grande Lodge, featured in National Geographic Traveler and on the National Register of Historic Places offers full spa services along with your hot mineral baths. All of the hot springs are concentrated in the old part of town.
Truth or Consequences (T or C) is a city in and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. In , the population was 6, It has frequently. Truth or Consequences is an American game show originally hosted on NBC radio by Ralph Edwards (–) and later on television by Edwards.
If you have the time and like to walk, it's actually a nice walking tour to go check them all out, then decide where to make your reservation. Plan on a couple of hours.
Las Palomas Plaza pictured at left , completed by the artist Shel Neymark circa , is an inviting feature of downtown T or C. Each of the 10 has something unique to offer. Sign up for our newsletter and get the best of Atlas Obscura in your inbox. Jerry and his two pals, Russ and Syd, are just looking for some easy money to help them break out of their nowhere lives in their nowhere town. This is a guide article. A drug deal goes wrong causing a foursome, led by a lunatic killer, to go on the run.
Monthly Art Hop [15] Most shops and galleries are open late on the 2nd Sat of each month. Starts at Celestial Creations at Date and 2nd Ave. You'll find more than a few gift shops, a thrift store or two, a handful of galleries and artist co-ops, a pawn shop, new and used clothing, office supplies, restaurants and more in downtown Truth or Consequences. The commercial and Historic Hot Springs Districts overlap, and it's all completely walkable!
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