Just six miles from Colorado, Raton is undoubtedly an outdoor man’s paradise with its soaring mountains, meandering rivers, and miles of pristine wilderness. From hiking to fishing, camping, trekking, hunting, and horseback riding, you can indulge in all kinds of thrilling adventure activities in the town. If you are a golf lover, check out the Raton Country Club Golf Course which offers one of the best nine-hole golf courses in the state of New Mexico. Located close to vacation rentals Raton New Mexico, NRA Whittington Center is the largest outdoor shooting facility in the world where you can enjoy Hunts, trap shooting, target practice ranges and other events. Open every day all year, the center holds many shooting events and competitions throughout the year and offers conference/meeting rooms, and overnight accommodations, including RV areas. Just 12 miles from Raton is the famous Sugarite Canyon State Park, which host some of the best trout fishing in New Mexico in its two sparkling lakes, Lake Dorothy and Lake Maloya. Overnight camping is available at the two campground areas and there are several hiking trails throughout the park. Besides outdoor activities, Raton has lot to offer to history buffs too. Wander through the Historic First Street, which is lined with one of the largest collections of Victorian style buildings dating back to the 1890's. Here you'll find antiques, art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. Santa Fe train depot is one of the most noted buildings of the 20th century. Owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, it continues to provide shelter to Amtrak passengers who are awaiting the train. Also, visit the Shuler theatre and El Raton movie theater in the historic downtown area where you can enjoy live drama performances and movies.

Shopping in Raton is truly a delightful experience in itself. The town has myriad shops where you can buy everything from stylish clothing to beautiful souvenirs. A must visit for avid shoppers is the famous Heirloom Shop, which is filled with antiques and collectibles, is one of the lovely buildings on Historic First Street. Being a major vacation destination, Raton offers a fantastic array of dining options to please every palate ranging from local cafés and takeaway joints to budget eateries and full service specialty restaurants, which serve excellent food with world class alcoholic beverages. So if you are not in a mood to cook then step out from your Raton vacation homes and house rentals and treat your taste buds to local as well as international delicacies at any of the fine gastronomic establishments meeting your budget and taste.