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Silver City (pop. 10,545) is an old mining town, in the foothills of the Pinos Altos Range of the Mogollon Mountains, and gateway to the Gila Wilderness and the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Early Native Americans mined turquoise from these hills, and by 1804, Spanish settlers were digging for copper. In 1870, a group of prospectors discovered silver, and the rush was on. In 10 short months, the newly christened Silver City grew from a single cabin to more than 80 buildings. Early visitors included Billy the Kid, Judge Roy Bean, and William Randolph Hearst.
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Ask a QuestionDo you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?  Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A. HotelsBear Mountain Lodge
2251 Cottage Rd.
Silver City, NM 88061 Map Distance: 3.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Palace Hotel
106 W. Broadway
Silver City, NM 88061 Map Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
State Hwy. 15 north from Silver City
Distance: 31.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: Learn how the Mogollon people lived more than 700 years ago. Beyond the monument are the Gila National Forest and Gila Wilderness.... Read More
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Rock Hound State Park
NM 11 south for 5 miles; east on NM 141 for 9 miles
Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Wildflower-clad trails in spring and cool fall afternoons are perfect for all-day hikes.... Read More
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City of Rocks State Park
US 180 northwest 24 miles; northeast on NM 61 for 4 miles
Distance: 21.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: Volcanic ash, wind, and water shaped City of Rocks State into rows of monolithic blocks. Outdoor adventurers will love the hiking trails and night sky observatory.... Read More
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