Places to visit near

Farmington

Farmington is a town in San Juan district, New Mexico, United States of about 42,871 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are KRWN-FM (Farmington), Salmon Ruins and Aztec Ruins National Monument.

36.7281° N, 108.2187° WPop. 42,871

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see33
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Farmington

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Farmington
  2. Bolack Number One Damdam · 45 min
  3. Salmon Ruinsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Aztec Ruins National Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Old Indian Racetrack Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  6. City Reservoir City of Farmington Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Farmington
Today’s loopFarmingtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Farmington?

KRWN-FM (Farmington) (attraction, about 4 km), Farmington Historical Marker (park, about 1 km), Salmon Ruins (heritage site, about 22 km), Lions Park (park, about 2 km), City Reservoir City of Farmington Dam (dam, about 4 km), 30th Street Dam (dam, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Farmington?

53 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Farmington?

Martin Mesa, about 8 km by road; Hood Mesa (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Farmington?

City Reservoir City of Farmington Dam, about 4 km by road; 30th Street Dam (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Farmington?

Start in Farmington, visit Bolack Number One Dam, then Salmon Ruins, then Aztec Ruins National Monument, then Old Indian Racetrack Historic Site, then City Reservoir City of Farmington Dam, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.