Combine Arts, Food & Adventure in this New Mexico Trail Town

From hiking and biking along the Continental Divide Trail

to finding hidden treasures in colorful art galleries downtown, to enjoying masterful culinary trees

The area in and around Silver City, New Mexico, has a lot to offer travelers

Here are some of the top things you just can't miss. If you love the outdoors and are up for the outdoors

outdoors and are up for adventure, you'll want to explore New Mexico's portion of the Continental

Divide Trail. This trail stretches over 3,000 miles touching both the Mexican and Canadian

borders. Hikers and bikers alike can enjoy the natural beauty of the Gila National Forest

as they take on stunning trails close to downtown Silver City. Run a bike from Gila

Hiking Bike and explore the Gomez Peak Little Walnut area or go hiking along the Gila

middle fork by the Gila Cliff Dwellings, another not to miss outing

If you craving something a little more relaxed be sure to check out art in downtown Silver City Silver City came into being in the late 1800s so see a lot of the 1800s style Victorian architecture and then another building surge in the 1930s

so a lot of art deco mixed in. Beautiful diverse colors and styles all around

Yes, we love old things here. Striking colors and diverse styles make walking around Silver City

like being in an outdoor gallery, and you can pop inside a number of dynamic

indoor gallery spaces. Silver City's unique galleries feature paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood carvings, contemporary art, and more

With a variety of coffee shops, eclectic restaurants, and pubs, Silver City welcomes locals and travelers alike to eat

Diane Barrett has been cooking up tasty treats in Silver City for over 20 years

Stop by her bakery, for pastries and cakes, and meet her and her son at this family-run business

or visit one of Silver City's other delectable venues for a green chili cheeseburger, pint, or Mexican meal

It's all on tap downtown. So combine the great outdoors with food and art in this small town that's big on adventure