Casa Del Gavilan Historic Inn, 6 miles South of Cimarron, on Highway 21, Cimarron 87714, New Mexico, USA
Casa Del Gavilan Historic Inn
6 miles South of Cimarron, on Highway 21, Cimarron 87714, New Mexico, USA
+1 505 3762246
http://www.casadelgavilan.com
6 miles South of Cimarron, on Highway 21, Cimarron 87714, New Mexico, USA
+1 505 3762246
http://www.casadelgavilan.com
General and in-room facilities and services available at Casa Del Gavilan Historic Inn
fully equipped common kitchen
summer garden
summer terrace/patio
rooms for non-smokers
playground for children
luggage storage
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
credit/debit cards accepted
heating in room
tea and coffee making facilities
en-suite/private bathroom
hairdryer in room
Some excerpts from the website of Casa Del Gavilan Historic Inn that might be useful
Restaurants in the Vicinity of Casa del Gavilan. Your stay at Casa del Gavilan includes a full breakfast. For your other meals, Cimarron has several fine dining establishments from which to choose. The Cree-Mee serves hamburgers, fries, and such as well as ice cream and soft drinks. The St. James Hotel has a formal dining room and also a bar and a coffee shop. The menu at St. James' Lambert dining room includes filet mignon and buffalo steak. Prices range from $14 to $27. For lighter fare, the Sweetwater Cafe at the St. James Hotel serves burgers, Mexican dinners, steaks, and chicken from $4.50 to $13. The Kit Carson serves sandwiches and Mexican dinners. Heck's Hungry Traveler offers trout, chicken-fried steak, burgers, steak, and Mexican dinners ranging in price from $5.50 to $14. The Porch is Cimarron's newest dining establishment and has terrific sandwiches and the best homemade pie in town. Ask about their box lunches when taking a day trip. If you are looking for a quick snack or a sweet treat, the Cimarron Art Gallery serves coffee, espresso, cappuccino, pastries, malts, milkshakes, and other ice cream delights. During the summer months, the Burrito Banquet (located underneath a wooden canopy along Highway 64 in Cimarron) serves excellent tacos and burritos. Located about 8 miles north of Cimarron, the Colfax Tavern overlooks the ghost town of Colfax. Many of the local ranchers visit the Colfax Tavern for a cold beer after a long day of working cattle. Burgers, hotdogs, and pizza are available nightly. In addition, the Colfax Tavern offers spaghetti night for $3.50 on Mondays and brisket dinners for $6.00 on Wednesdays. The dinners begin about 6:00 but please call first to confirm serving hours. Hours vary from season to season in all of these restaurants, so please check with the Casa or the restaurant for specific hours during your visit. Dining establishments in Cimarron 6 miles north of Casa del Gavilan Listed alphabetically. Burrito Banquet Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 Highway 21 Open daily during summer only. Route 64 Drive-In East end of Cimarron on the south side of Hwy 64 (505)376-2226. Cree-Mee Restaurant Highway 64, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2480. Heck's Hungry Traveler Highway 64, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2574 Summer Hours: 6:30 am until 9:00 pm Winter Hours: 7:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Porch Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2228 Summer Hours: 7:00 am until 9:00 pm Winter Hours: 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. St. James Hotel - Cafe and Dining Room 17th and Collinson, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2664 (800)748-2694 Cafe Summer Hours: 7:00 am until 9:00 pm Cafe Winter Hours: 7:00 am until 8:00 pm Dining Room Summer Hours: 5:30 am until 9:00 pm Dining Room Winter Hours: 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday only. Simple Simon's Pizza - Carry-out; also has outdoor tables 253 East 9th Street, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2130. The Colfax Tavern Located 15 miles north of Casa del Gavilan on Highway 21/64 P.O. Box 122, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 (505)376-2229 Hours: 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Restaurants in Raton, New Mexico 45 miles north of Casa del Gavilan Listed alphabetically. Domingo's Restaurant and Gift Shop 1903 South Cedar St. Raton, New Mexico 87740 (505)445-2288. The Grapevine Restaurant and Pizzeria 120 North Second Street Raton, New Mexico 87740 (505)445-0969. The Sweet Shop 1201 South Second St., Raton, New Mexico 87740 (505)445-9811 Summer Hours: 9:00 am until 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Winter Hours: 9:00 am until 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm Closed Sundays, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Restaurants in Red River, New Mexico 50 miles northwest of Casa del Gavilan Listed alphabetically. Angelina's Southwestern Style Restaurant 112 Main Street, Red River, New Mexico 87558 (505)754-2964. Texas Red's Steak House 111 East Main Street, Red River, New Mexico 87558 (505)754-2964
Activities in the Vicinity of Casa del Gavilan. Numerous activities can be found near Casa del Gavilan. Cimarron is a historic district and contains many old buildings including the famous St. James Hotel. Stop by the St. James to see the bullet holes in the ceiling of the bar that pay tribute to Cimarron's wilder youth. Perhaps you will get a glimpse of the ghost that haunts this old adobe hotel. Several fine shops specializing in Southwestern artwork, crafts, antiques, and souvenirs are located in Cimarron with more in Raton, about 40 minutes north on Highway 64. Several fine museums are near Casa del Gavilan. Closest is the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library operated by Philmont Scout Ranch. The Philmont Museum and Setom Memorial Library contains numerous books, artifacts, and artwork by various individuals as well as a gift shop. In the old town section of Cimarron, the Old Mill Museum contains many artifacts from the early days of Cimarron including several items from Jack Nairn's life at Casa del Gavilan. The Old Mill Museum is a terrific place to get a sense of the history of the Cimarron area, so plan on spending some time looking over the many fine items on display. Cimarron also has a walking tour of Old Town. Maps are available from the Casa or the Cimarron Visitors' Center. The tour is highly recommended for those interested in the history of Cimarron. The town of also has a walking tour. Guides are available at the Raton Chamber and Economic Development Council. Please phone them at (800)638-6161. In addition to the walking tour, visit the. Raton Historical Museum to learn about the life of days gone by in Raton and the surrounding community. The showpiece of the Cimarron area is Villa Philmonte, located two miles from Casa del Gavilan. Built in the early 1920s, Villa Philmonte is a grand Mediterranean-style villa constructed as a summer home for Oklahoma oil tycoon Waite Phillips. Villa Philmonte is an impressive collection of art and architecture and is a must see for anyone visiting the area. The Villa was donated to the Boy Scouts of America, along with Philmont Scout Ranch, by Mr. Phillips and is operated as a museum by the Boy Scouts of America. Villa Philmonte is open to the general public for tours. Outside of the summer months, tours may be limited so please call or stop by the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library to inquire about a visit to Villa Philmonte. During the summer months the former home of Kit Carson--only a few miles south of Casa del Gavilan on the Rayado River--is open to visitors. The Kit Carson Museum is also owned and operated by Philmont Scout Ranch. The staff of the Kit Carson Museum dress in interpretive costumes and offer visitors a sense of life in the 19th century. The Dorsey Mansion is located 24 miles east of Springer, New Mexico, about an hour's drive from Casa del Gavilan. The Dorsey Mansion is a masonry-and-log Victorian home built by Senator Stephen W. Dorsey in the late 1870s. In the mid 1880s, Senator Dorsey remodeled the mansion, adding a stone castle structure complete with gargoyles and stone-carved likenesses of his wife Helen, his brother John, and himself. The Dorsey mansion is one of the most unique structures in the area. The town of Springer, located 30 miles east of Casa del Gavilan, is home to the Santa Fe Trail Museum. Housed in the Old Colfax County Courthouse dating from 1882, the Santa Fe Trail Museum commemorates the thousands of men and women who journeyed along the Santa Fe Trail. Villa Philmonte Museum, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. To schedule tours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch at (505)376-2281 and ask to be transferred to the Seton Museum. Admission: $4 for adults Tours: June 15 - August 20. Tours daily every half hour from 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm August 21 - October 15. Tours Monday through Friday, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Saturday 10:30 am May 1 - May 31. Tours Monday through Friday, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Saturday 10:30 am October 16-April 30. Other times by special arrangement with the Seton Museum. Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. For additional information or hours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch at (505)376-2281 and ask to be transferred to the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library Admission: Free Hours: June 15-August 20. Open 8:00 am until 6:00 pm daily. Remainder of the year - Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Old Mill Museum, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for scouts and seniors. Hours: May 1-31 - Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day - Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays except Thursday and Saturday.1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday (Museum closed on Thursdays). For additional information on the Old Mill Museum, please phone the Cimarron Chamber of Commerce at (505)376-2417. Kit Carson Museum, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 For additional information or summer hours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch (505)376-2281. Hours: Open daily June 15 through August 20, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Santa Fe Trail Museum P.O. Box 323 - 806 Maxwell St., Springer, New Mexico 87747. For additional information please phone the Springer Chamber of Commerce at (505)483-2998. Admission: Adults and children 12 and older - $2, Seniors - $1.50, Children under 12 free. Hours: Open daily from Memorial Day through mid-September - please call for specific hours. South of the Casa, along Interstate 25, is. Fort Union National Monument. This fort was built in 1851 to guard the Santa Fe Trail. At one time Fort Union was the largest fort in the American Southwest. Fort Union is located near Watrous, New Mexico and is about an hour and a half drive from the Casa. Fort Union National Monument P.O. Box 127 Watrous, NM 87753 (505) 425-8025. Open Daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Winter: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed December 25, January 1. Admission: $2.00 per adult or $4.00 per car. The town of Cimarron has several fine galleries that specialize in local arts and crafts. The Cimarron Art Gallery, Blue Moon Eclectics, Ramsey Art Gallery, and several other shops offer a wide variety of quality artworks. For Western wear, Cimarron West is a full-service Western wear outfitter and saddle shop. If you are headed toward Raton, Santa Fe Trail Traders, located on 2nd Street, is a great source for Southwestern artworks and souvenirs. Solano's Western Wear carries Western clothing, boots, hats, and other items. Capulin Volcano National Monument. a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone rising more than 1200 feet above the surrounding High Plains of northeastern New Mexico, makes a great day trip from the Casa. This long-extinct volcano is has forested slopes providing habitat for mule deer, wild turkey, black bear and other wildlife. Large numbers of wildflowers bloom on the mountain each summer. A 2-mile paved road spirals to the volcano rim making Capulin Volcano one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world. Trails lead around the rim and to the bottom of the crater itself. These trails offer a rare opportunity to explore a volcano. Capulin Volcano is located 33 miles east of Raton, about an hour and fifteen minutes from Casa del Gavilan. Capulin Volcano National Monument P.O. Box 40 Capulin, New Mexico 88414 (505) 278-2201 Hours: Labor Day through Memorial Day 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day 7:30 am until 6:30 pm. Hiking is available on several trails at Casa del Gavilan. The main trail is approximately one-and-one-half miles long and offers stunning views of the Casa and its surroundings. Numerous rocky outcrops are near the trail so guests may sit and meditate, write letters, or read a good book. The solitude of these trails is breathtaking. This is a moderately easy trail; but remember, the elevation is 7,000 feet above sea...
Activities in the Vicinity of Casa del Gavilan. Numerous activities can be found near Casa del Gavilan. Cimarron is a historic district and contains many old buildings including the famous St. James Hotel. Stop by the St. James to see the bullet holes in the ceiling of the bar that pay tribute to Cimarron's wilder youth. Perhaps you will get a glimpse of the ghost that haunts this old adobe hotel. Several fine shops specializing in Southwestern artwork, crafts, antiques, and souvenirs are located in Cimarron with more in Raton, about 40 minutes north on Highway 64. Several fine museums are near Casa del Gavilan. Closest is the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library operated by Philmont Scout Ranch. The Philmont Museum and Setom Memorial Library contains numerous books, artifacts, and artwork by various individuals as well as a gift shop. In the old town section of Cimarron, the Old Mill Museum contains many artifacts from the early days of Cimarron including several items from Jack Nairn's life at Casa del Gavilan. The Old Mill Museum is a terrific place to get a sense of the history of the Cimarron area, so plan on spending some time looking over the many fine items on display. Cimarron also has a walking tour of Old Town. Maps are available from the Casa or the Cimarron Visitors' Center. The tour is highly recommended for those interested in the history of Cimarron. The town of also has a walking tour. Guides are available at the Raton Chamber and Economic Development Council. Please phone them at (800)638-6161. In addition to the walking tour, visit the. Raton Historical Museum to learn about the life of days gone by in Raton and the surrounding community. The showpiece of the Cimarron area is Villa Philmonte, located two miles from Casa del Gavilan. Built in the early 1920s, Villa Philmonte is a grand Mediterranean-style villa constructed as a summer home for Oklahoma oil tycoon Waite Phillips. Villa Philmonte is an impressive collection of art and architecture and is a must see for anyone visiting the area. The Villa was donated to the Boy Scouts of America, along with Philmont Scout Ranch, by Mr. Phillips and is operated as a museum by the Boy Scouts of America. Villa Philmonte is open to the general public for tours. Outside of the summer months, tours may be limited so please call or stop by the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library to inquire about a visit to Villa Philmonte. During the summer months the former home of Kit Carson--only a few miles south of Casa del Gavilan on the Rayado River--is open to visitors. The Kit Carson Museum is also owned and operated by Philmont Scout Ranch. The staff of the Kit Carson Museum dress in interpretive costumes and offer visitors a sense of life in the 19th century. The Dorsey Mansion is located 24 miles east of Springer, New Mexico, about an hour's drive from Casa del Gavilan. The Dorsey Mansion is a masonry-and-log Victorian home built by Senator Stephen W. Dorsey in the late 1870s. In the mid 1880s, Senator Dorsey remodeled the mansion, adding a stone castle structure complete with gargoyles and stone-carved likenesses of his wife Helen, his brother John, and himself. The Dorsey mansion is one of the most unique structures in the area. The town of Springer, located 30 miles east of Casa del Gavilan, is home to the Santa Fe Trail Museum. Housed in the Old Colfax County Courthouse dating from 1882, the Santa Fe Trail Museum commemorates the thousands of men and women who journeyed along the Santa Fe Trail. Villa Philmonte Museum, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. To schedule tours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch at (505)376-2281 and ask to be transferred to the Seton Museum. Admission: $4 for adults Tours: June 15 - August 20. Tours daily every half hour from 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm August 21 - October 15. Tours Monday through Friday, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Saturday 10:30 am May 1 - May 31. Tours Monday through Friday, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm - Saturday 10:30 am October 16-April 30. Other times by special arrangement with the Seton Museum. Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. For additional information or hours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch at (505)376-2281 and ask to be transferred to the Philmont Museum and Seton Memorial Library Admission: Free Hours: June 15-August 20. Open 8:00 am until 6:00 pm daily. Remainder of the year - Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Old Mill Museum, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714. Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for scouts and seniors. Hours: May 1-31 - Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Memorial Day to Labor Day - Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays except Thursday and Saturday.1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday (Museum closed on Thursdays). For additional information on the Old Mill Museum, please phone the Cimarron Chamber of Commerce at (505)376-2417. Kit Carson Museum, Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico 87714 For additional information or summer hours, please phone Philmont Scout Ranch (505)376-2281. Hours: Open daily June 15 through August 20, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Santa Fe Trail Museum P.O. Box 323 - 806 Maxwell St., Springer, New Mexico 87747. For additional information please phone the Springer Chamber of Commerce at (505)483-2998. Admission: Adults and children 12 and older - $2, Seniors - $1.50, Children under 12 free. Hours: Open daily from Memorial Day through mid-September - please call for specific hours. South of the Casa, along Interstate 25, is. Fort Union National Monument. This fort was built in 1851 to guard the Santa Fe Trail. At one time Fort Union was the largest fort in the American Southwest. Fort Union is located near Watrous, New Mexico and is about an hour and a half drive from the Casa. Fort Union National Monument P.O. Box 127 Watrous, NM 87753 (505) 425-8025. Open Daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Winter: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed December 25, January 1. Admission: $2.00 per adult or $4.00 per car. The town of Cimarron has several fine galleries that specialize in local arts and crafts. The Cimarron Art Gallery, Blue Moon Eclectics, Ramsey Art Gallery, and several other shops offer a wide variety of quality artworks. For Western wear, Cimarron West is a full-service Western wear outfitter and saddle shop. If you are headed toward Raton, Santa Fe Trail Traders, located on 2nd Street, is a great source for Southwestern artworks and souvenirs. Solano's Western Wear carries Western clothing, boots, hats, and other items. Capulin Volcano National Monument. a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone rising more than 1200 feet above the surrounding High Plains of northeastern New Mexico, makes a great day trip from the Casa. This long-extinct volcano is has forested slopes providing habitat for mule deer, wild turkey, black bear and other wildlife. Large numbers of wildflowers bloom on the mountain each summer. A 2-mile paved road spirals to the volcano rim making Capulin Volcano one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world. Trails lead around the rim and to the bottom of the crater itself. These trails offer a rare opportunity to explore a volcano. Capulin Volcano is located 33 miles east of Raton, about an hour and fifteen minutes from Casa del Gavilan. Capulin Volcano National Monument P.O. Box 40 Capulin, New Mexico 88414 (505) 278-2201 Hours: Labor Day through Memorial Day 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day 7:30 am until 6:30 pm. Hiking is available on several trails at Casa del Gavilan. The main trail is approximately one-and-one-half miles long and offers stunning views of the Casa and its surroundings. Numerous rocky outcrops are near the trail so guests may sit and meditate, write letters, or read a good book. The solitude of these trails is breathtaking. This is a moderately easy trail; but remember, the elevation is 7,000 feet above sea...
