Silver City - New Mexico - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Silver City, New Mexico, is the largest town in Grant County and has a history going back over 150 years. It has an altitude of just under 6000 feet and snow is common in the winter. The temperatures can get as high as 100º in summer and get down below freezing during the nights in the winter. There are many forms of wildlife in the area and on the outskirts of Silver City, you may be able to see bears.

Every Saturday in the spring and summer, the historic downtown area is the site of the Farmers' Market. The downtown is also home to many historic homes and buildings, such as the Silver City Museum. Browse the exhibits and find out what brought settlers here and how this area developed into what it is today. Much of the charm of the Old West is still visible and the area is home to many stores where you will enjoy the unique shopping experience.

With booths of all kinds, this is a great way to get to see the produce and handicrafts of the area. Just 15 minutes outside of town, you will find Fort Bayard. This is the site of perfectly preserved buildings dating back to the early settlers and a life-sized monument dedicated to the Buffalo Soldiers once stationed here. During the summer, you can witness a live re-enactment of fort life as it was in the 1800's.

Enjoy the unique beauty of the Gila National Forest and the rich history it provides of the Apache and Mogolan Indians, the prospectors and the Spanish and Mexican ranchers. The Trail of the Mountain Spirits starts in Silver City and winds its way through the Gila Forest. This makes for a spectacular driving tour. Spend some time enjoying Penny Park with activities for children and adults. You will have such an enjoyable time in Silver City that you won't want to leave.