5 Things to Do with Kids in Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Sep 12

If you live in West Texas, this is the perfect road trip destination to beat the heat!

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Less than 2 hours from El Paso, Texas, you will find this outdoor mountain haven. Temperatures are much cooler & there are so many things to do as a family! Check out my top 5 Things to Do with Kids in Cloudcroft below!

**#1: Bluff Springs**

This is a perfect kid-friendly hike, as the waterfall is right at the trailhead & there is some easy hiking up into the woods with a trail that follows along a stream! All of the kids had an amazing time playing & running around!

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#2: Big Foot Headquarters

Be warned, if you go here, your kid will be entertained the rest of the weekend “Hunting for Sasquatch!” This full immersive experience includes a gift shop & a tour where your kids can go looking for Big Foot! It was a lot of fun & a great stop for ice Cream!!

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#3: Enjoy Ice Cream or a Sweet Treat

Speaking of Ice Cream! After a day hiking & enjoying the town, an ice cream or treat is always nice! Here are our favorite places to enjoy:

Higher Grounds Coffee & Ice Cream
KennaBelle’s Kreations Bakery
Big Foot Headquarters
Burro Street Bakery
Maggie’s Shaved Ice

**#4:** **Mad Jacks Barbeque**

We’ve tried BBQ all over Texas & this is definitely in our TOP 3!! There is usually line out the door & the owner comes & greets everyone! Get there early-& know that it’s worth the wait!

#5 Shopping & Enjoying Town

There are so many awesome shops in the cute little “western-style” Downtown Cloudcroft! We love just walking around & checking out fun souvenirs, and stopping in the shops for samples of local foods, wines & then having a stop at the brewery!

Our Favorite Stops in Downtown Cloudcroft: