- Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
 Bosque del Apache is Spanish for "woods of the Apache," and is rooted in the time when the Spanish observed Apaches routinely camped in the riverside forest. Since then the name has come to mean one of the most spectacular national wildlife refuges in North America. Here, tens of thousands of birds--including sandhill cranes, Arctic geese, and many kinds of ducks--gather each autumn and stay through the winter. Feeding snow geese erupt in explosions of wings when frightened by a stalking coyote, and at dusk, flight after flight of geese and cranes return to roost in the marshes.
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- Box Recreation Area
 The 320-acre Box Recreation Area near Socorro is a highly scenic, rugged area which is very popular for technical rock climbing and bouldering. The five cliffs on either side of this box canyon provide popular rock climbing for even highly skilled technical climbers.
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- Buffalo Soldiers: Military Heros of the Southwest
The Buffalo Soldiers, a title of respect coined by Indians who were reminded of buffalo by the Black soldiers course, dark hair, played a critical role of not only helping pacify Indian relations, but also in civil work that included building roads, installing telegraph wires, and digging wells.
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- Cibola National Forest
 The portion of the Cibola National Forest in Old West Country contains the Datil and Gallinas Mountains north of the communities of Datil and Magdalena. The Apache Kid Wilderness lies within the forest.
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- Fort Craig National Historic Site
 Fort Craig, established in 1854, was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, N.M., it was one of the eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio Grande Valley.
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- Frank T. Etscorn Campus Observatory
 The Frank T. Etscorn Campus Observatory, dedicated 25 April 1993, is on the campus of New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM. The observatory is one of the sites of the annual Enchanted Skies Star Party (ESSP). In addition, many public and private star parties are held there throughout the year.
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- Golf: New Mexico Tech Golf Course
 The New Mexico Tech Golf Course is an uncrowded 18-hole, championship layout of rolling hills, dramatic elevation changes, and dynamic views of the Rio Grande valley. The tree-lined fairways serve as the site for the the Socorro Springs Open and The Annual NMT Presidential Golf Tournament, two of the largest pro-am golf tournaments in the Southwest. GOLF DIGEST magazine named us "one of the 10 best public courses in New Mexico, and one of America's 500 best places you can play."
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- Gordy's Hill Area
 The Gordy's Hill Area is a scenic destination overlooking the Rio Grande Valley and Bosque with a variety of recreation opportunities. It is a primitive location and offers excellent challenges for all experience levels.
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- Gran Quivira, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
 Long recognized as one of the most important of the earliest Spanish church or mission ruins in the Southwest, the Gran Quivira was set aside as a national monument November 1, 1909, with an area of 160 acres. On November 25, 1919, the monument reservation was increased to 423.77 acres to protect the numerous Indian pueblo ruins situated near by.
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- Langmuir Atmospheric Lightning Research Lab
 With funds from the National Science Foundation, Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research was built in 1963 near the summit of 10,783-ft South Baldy Peak to provide a base for the study of cloud processes that produce lightning, hail, and rain.
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- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
 New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is a science and engineering school with outstanding research facilities. These include the State Bureau of Mines and Minerals, EMRTC explosives and rocket testing facilities, Langmuir Atmospheric Lightning Research Lab plus many more. NMT's Mineral Museum houses one of the most complete mineral collections in the United States.
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- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Mineral Museum
 Upon the campus of the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology lies one of the great treasure troves of the southwest. Gold, silver, and precious gems, the objects of the Conquistador's travels and travails, glitter on glass shelves next to other spectacular mineral forms. This El Dorado was given the honorary title "Coronado's Treasure Chest" by the New Mexico Cuarto-Centennial Commission in 1939.
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- Owl Cafe / Manny's Buckhorn
 Sit down at the bar from the original Hilton Hotel and eat one of the Owl Cafe’s famous green chile cheeseburgers.
Conrad Hilton was born a few blocks south of the cafe, in San Antonio, just minutes south of Socorro.
Manny's Buckhorn is noted for their juicy burgers.
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- Quebradas Back Country Scenic Byway
 A rugged 24-mile road east of the Rio Grande, just north of Socorro, covering beautiful land with chances to see wildlife and outstanding geologic rock formations. Excellent vistas along the river.
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- Reflections of the Rio Abajo
REFLECTIONS OF THE RIO ABAJO, a photograph exhibit by Charlie Sanchez Jr. Showing now through 26 September 2008.
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- San Agustin Plains
 The Plains of San Agustin are now best know as the site of the Very Large Array, properly known as the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
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- San Lorenzo Canyon Recreation Area
 This scenic east-west canyon offers ample outdoor opportunities for hiking and primitive camping. Some of the geological features you can find on a hike in San Lorenzo Canyon are arches, shelter caves, and interesting rock formations -- there is something interesting around every corner.
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- San Miguel Catholic Church
 Soccoro's San Miguel is a vibrant parish in the heart of central New Mexico, located in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
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- Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and La Joya State Game Refuge
 Located in the Chihuahuan desert 20 miles north of Socorro, New Mexico, the land that is now Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge has a fascinating and long history.
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- Socorro / Magdalena
 The City of Socorro is a friendly community situated in central New Mexico, whose quality of life has attracted many families to relocate and enticed many local families to stay. Those who chose to live there are there because they want to be. Their weather allows year-round outdoor activities including golf, biking, hiking, rock hounding, rock climbing, as well as many other outdoor activities.
Magdalena is 27 miles west on US60 near the VLA and old mining towns, and the famous cattle driveway.
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- Socorro Historic District / Scenic Byway
 A mixture of the old and the new with fine examples of the Spanish period including the San Miguel Mission and many old homes.
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- Socorro Nature Area
 The Socorro Nature Area is a 120-acre environmental education area in the Rio Grande Bosque. The area includes a half-mile self-guiding nature walk with interpretive signs, a pond, and amphitheatre. It also has picnic tables, a group shelter, and a restroom.
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- Socorro Scenic Byway
 Centered in the historic district of Socorro you have a chance to learn more of the pioneer struggle of this southwestern city. Begin in the Plaza, move on to historic Manzanarez and McCutcheon Streets, and include such attractions as the San Miguel church.
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- Southwest NM Birding Trail Site: 42 to 44:
Socorro
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- Third Annual Historic Forts Day at El Camino Real International Heritage Center
El Camino Real International Heritage Center will be celebrating its 3rd Annual Historic Forts Day on Saturday, February 23rd, 11 am – 3 pm. The event will include on-going living history demonstrations courtesy of the Socorro Garrison, Fort Selden State Monument and Las Golondrinas Living History Ranch. From Civil War soldiers to Mountain Men, this event will be an enjoyable one for visitors of all ages.
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- Trinity Test Site
The Trinity Test Site is open to the public twice a year the first Saturday in April and in October. No reservation is needed.
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- Very Large Array Radio Telescopes
 The National Radio Astronomy Observatory designs, builds and operates the world's most sophisticated and advanced radio telescopes. Scientists from around the world use these powerful tools to study the sun, planets and other objects in our own solar system, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other mysterious objects many millions, or even billions of light-years away.
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