Pro

beautiful setting, undiscovered, untainted town
Con

Mine closing caused economic downturn (but mine is gradually reopening)
In a nutshell

The Gila Cliff Dwellings are unlike any others I've seen in New Mexico or Arizona and are well worth the trip.
An incredible example of community participation!
mhellman Says: Penny Park is a wonderful playground that is both a terrific place to take children as well as a symbol of what happens when a community comes together for the benefit of all. Built and maintained entirely with donations and volunteer labor, this place is the envy of much...
3 Reviews and 65 Opinions As reported on other Silver City VT pages, this is a must do! Great location right in the center of...
Java the Hut: Deli Food and Great Coffee
Basaic Says: Java the Hut is located on Bullard Street in the Historic District. They specialize in deli sandwiches, hot dogs, and different types of coffees and teas. Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday. They are closed on Sundays. This place is...
The Watering Hole: Nice Place to Drink, Watch Sports and Meet People
Basaic Says: The Watering Hole is a small club with TVs for watching sports, light food, and good drinks. It is in the same building as the Red Barn Steakhouse and the same parking area as the motel where I was staying. The waitress changed the channel at the request of some patrons so...
Three ways to get here. FROM...
7dolphin7 Says: Three ways to get here. FROM I-10, 1) Go West on Hwy 180 out of Deming, NM about 48 miles. 2) Go North on Hwy 90 from Lordsburg, NM about 45 miles. 3) Come in from Arizona on Hwy 180 and head east, about 120 miles from teh AZ/NM state line.Once in SIlver City, use the Corre...
mhellman Says: Silver City is known for the number and variety of art galleries in town, several of which are run co-operatively. The quality is good, and the works are usually far less expensive than similar offerings in more trendy towns like Santa Fe and Taos.Most galleries can be...
mhellman Says: People in Silver City are very friendly and will often say hello to anybody they may pass on the street. This sometimes startles visitors, especially those from the East Coast of the US (where many people on the street keep their head down and avoid eye contact with...
mhellman Says: Silver City is not crime-free (what place is?). Like much of New Mexico, Silver City's crimes are generally alcohol- or drug-fueled: drunk driving, domestic violence, vandalism, etc. The cops are friendly and professional and are trying to keep the lid on.Like many places in...
7dolphin7 Says: There are not any tourist traps I know of, but some of the local Arts and Crafts shops can be a little pricy for thier products. Gasoline is always higher in Silver City than on the Interstate accesses from I-10 by about .20 cents/gallon.
Unusual, accessible natural wonder
mhellman Says: About 30 miles east of Silver City is City of Rocks State Park. A volcano blew its stack about 30 million years ago and deposited a pile of rocks hundreds of miles away on an otherwise flat plain. These monoliths have survived wind and water and have incredible shapes. Great...
toonsarah Says: Silver City has a pleasingly raffish air, with many of its old buildings not only smartened up but also brightly painted. Unlike many western towns, its buildings were built in stone or in cast iron, and have stood the test of time. Also unlike some carefully “restored” old...
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Silver City, New Mexico - I first visited Silver City in 1997. After four more visits, I finally gave up and moved here in April of 2003.
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Q: Am planning a trip to Silver City in two weeks. Does anyone know if the roads, trails are open in Gila National Forest to the...

A: Hmmm - if it's the ruins at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Park, they aren't mentioning any issues on the NPS site....
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Silver City is a very friendly small city in Southwest New Mexico. Its location on the road leading to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, and its proximity to several state parks, make it an...
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Silver City has a pleasingly raffish air, with many of its old buildings not only smartened up but also brightly painted. Unlike many western towns, its buildings were built in stone or in cast...
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The Odd Culture Clashes of Southwestern New Mexico

Silver City is truly one of the strangest towns in the country. Historically, it has been a mining town, as obvious from its name. However, Silver City has the benefit of having a state university in...
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7dolphin7's new Silver City Page

Gateway to the Gila Wilderness, Home of Billy the Kid, and Four gentle seasons!
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