Silver City

A short drive from Georgetown Cabins is the historic downtown of Silver City. It is an old west town turned award winning arts and culture district. Saturday afternoons are the best time with the most activity. Saturday mornings, you will find a great farmers’ market. Silver City has a great town museum and Western New Mexico University has an excellent museum as well. The Wrangler’s Bar and Grill on highway 180 (next to the Shell Station) is our go-to place for a great bite to eat in a casual, western atmosphere. At the same location as the Wrangler’s is the Silver City Beverage Company. They have the best selection of craft beers, wines, and spirits in the area! You may also enjoy one of their unique craft beers at the Wrangler with your dining experience. Downtown Silver City offers a selection of art galleries and local shops.

The Big Tree Hike & Fort Bayard

Have some more time to explore? Check out old Fort Bayard, home of the Buffalo Soldiers. They have a great 2 mile hike there that many Georgetown folks enjoy. It is called the “Big Tree” hike. The Big Juniper Tree is nationally ranked as the second largest alligator Juniper in America. The tree’s diameter is 70.2 inches, circumference is 18 feet, 4 inches, crown spread is 62 feet, and the height is 63 feet. Directions: Follow U.S. 180 East to Santa Clara and make a left hand turn (north) at the traffic light onto the Fort Bayard Medical Center access road. Make a right hand turn towards the “Old” Fort Bayard Hospital and stay to the right past the old hospital. Travel approximately 2 miles. The Fort Bayard Recreation Site Trailhead (Large parking lot) will be on your left and you will see it from the road.