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After a particularly hot and muggy couple of days, my husband and I decided to take a fun day trip to Silver City, NM, a quaint community of about 12,000 nestled in an exceptional place somewhere between the mountains and the desert. Silver City possesses all the benefits of a true small town; the traffic is light, the people are friendly, and the businesses and destinations are unique. With the genuine sense of community also comes some of the perks of a larger city. Silver City has a Wal-Mart Supercenter and three other grocery stores, a chain shopping complex, and the newest addition, Walgreens.

Silver City is a two hour drive from Las Cruces that can sometimes be difficult. The interstate stretches out over a vast, hot desert whether the weather can be unpredictable. After exiting off in the tiny town of Deming, we embarked on the small two-lane highway that is one of two ways to reach Silver. Big yellow road signs warned us of potential wind danger, which I understand is a real threat to motorists on this particular road.

We arrived unscathed around 11am and headed straight to the best place to eat: Diane’s Restaurant. We have only been to Silver a few times in the last ten years, but each time we do the food is divine and the service is friendly. Lunch has a distinct mom-and-pops cafe feel, with its consistent business and food selection. Dinner is a little bit different; the evenings are slower paced and a little bit more upscale, yet still with the laid-back small town atmosphere. If you get the chance to visit, make sure you try the cream cheese crumble pie or chocolate cake! They’re baked right across the street at Diane’s Bakery, where you can also purchase homemade danishes, breads, sandwiches, and more. We also took a peek at their new wine bar, which will be opening soon. More information about Diane’s Restaurant can be found here.

We walked off our lunch by strolling through the downtown district which is five or six city blocks peppered with funky little stores and historic sites. Silver City has a long, involved history with the Old West and as a result, this town is any cowboy guru’s dream. We stopped in to see the new Big Ditch Park, a relatively new renovation of what was once Silver City’s original downtown (pictured right). The Big Ditch Park is the perfect place to take a quiet evening stroll or just relax on a bench and watch the ducks squabble for leftovers.

After browsing and shopping in town, we opted to load up on drinks and snacks at the Silver City Food Co-op before we headed out on the Trail of the Mountain Spirits. The Trail essentially a big highway loop, starting either in Pinos Altos or San Lorenzo, depending on the direction you start from. We took highway 15 (known as the ‘PA Highway’ to locals) up to the village of Pinos Altos and embarked on the trail. The road is curvy and must be taken slowly but it’s a smooth ride all the way through. After a two hour drive through the mountains, we finally emerged onto highway 180 and we were en route to home.

We arrived home tired and happy after a long day of driving, eating, sight-seeing, and shopping. Silver City is such a wonderful place to visit and if you ever get the chance, I highly recommend it! I hope you enjoyed the photos and if you’d like more information regarding Silver City, click here.

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