1. See historic Las Vegas: Las Vegas has more than 900 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation offers guided tours of historic districts (with prior arrangement) for a fee. They also have brochures for self-guided walking tours through historic Las Vegas. The Committee's headquarters, about a block from the Plaza Hotel, exhibits lots of historic photos and other memorabilia. Once a year, the "Places With a Past Tour" takes visitors inside some of the more interesting historic structures. Take a virtual tour right now by clicking on their link above.
2. Go shopping: Explore the many shops around the Plaza and down adjacent Bridge Street, which offer books, spices, cards, coffee, cowboy boots, collectibles, antiques, clothing, hand-made jewelry, local fine art and even a real old-fashioned drug store soda fountain.
3. Stay fit: In addition to the full range of exercise equipment at the Plaza Hotel, the Las Vegas City Recreation Center is an excellent fitness center with an indoor swimming pool, and hotel guests are welcome for a modest fee. Also, New Mexico Highlands University’s all-weather jogging track is within a few blocks of the Plaza Hotel.4. Play golf: Nearby golf courses include the New Mexico Highlands University’s nine hole course (in town), and Pendaries Golf Club, with 18 holes in scenic mountain meadows north of Las Vegas in Rociada.
5. Tour a castle: The United World College completed a $10 million renovation of the Montezuma Castle, one of the most significant historic buildings in New Mexico. Click on the link above and look at the events calendar for tour schedules.6. Soak in natural hot springs: Natural springs of varying temperatures are only six miles north of the Plaza Hotel. The pools are free, friendly and casual. Relax with a wonderful view of the Montezuma Castle, especially at night when its lights are on.
7. Climb a mountain: Climbing to the top of nearby Hermit's Peak is a wonderful day hike, with rewards of spectacular views of the plains to the east as far as the eye can see and views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west. There’re also great hiking and climbing opportunities in the nearby Santa Fe National Forest, including the Pecos Wilderness Area.
8. Go fishing: Fish in nearby Storrie Lake or in Lake McAllister in the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge. There is also good 
fishing in nearby mountain streams and rivers.
fishing in nearby mountain streams and rivers.9. Windsurf on Storrie Lake: Storrie Lake State Park offers windsurfing, swimming, fishing, boating, camping and more.
10. Go Ice Skating: Montezuma Pond is part of the Santa Fe Railroad’s old ice harvesting system north of Las Vegas on the Gallinas River. Skating may be possible from December through March, depending on the weather.
11. Visit the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge: The Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge, just a few miles south of town, has native grasslands, croplands, marshes, ponds, timbered canyons and streams providing 8,672 acres of refuge for over 270 species of birds and other wildlife. The name is especially appropriate because “Las Vegas” is Spanish for “The Meadows”.
12. Explore the Mora Valley: Discover Mora Valley’s traditional villages and old wheat mills in 
what was once the “Breadbasket of the Southwest”. And nearby, ski or play disc golf at Sipapu Ski Area.
what was once the “Breadbasket of the Southwest”. And nearby, ski or play disc golf at Sipapu Ski Area.13. Explore the Pecos River Valley: Artists’ studios, Madison Vineyards and beautiful countryside coexist in charming El Valle, and local churches and homes reflect early Spanish settlement. To the south, Villanueva State Park is a perfect spot for fishing, camping or a picnic.
14. Explore Fort Union and the Santa Fe Trail: Just a few miles up the road from Las Vegas
are the ruins of Fort Union, one of the largest military supply depots of the mid to late 1800s. Now known as Fort Union National Monument, it is administered by the US National Park Service and the interpretative museum presents an overview of life on the frontier and along the Santa Fe Trail. Running close by the Fort, you'll note the hardened mud ruts made by wagon wheels on the Santa Fe Trail.
are the ruins of Fort Union, one of the largest military supply depots of the mid to late 1800s. Now known as Fort Union National Monument, it is administered by the US National Park Service and the interpretative museum presents an overview of life on the frontier and along the Santa Fe Trail. Running close by the Fort, you'll note the hardened mud ruts made by wagon wheels on the Santa Fe Trail.15. Get some peace and quiet: In this hustle-bustle world, finding the time and place to simply do nothing can be a challenge! Happily, Las Vegas is the place where things seem to move a little slower than the rest of the world. In other places, “mañana” means “tomorrow,” but here it just means “Not now.” And the weather can't be beat! Northern New Mexico has some of the best weather on earth. According to the Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas has sunshine during 70% of the possible hours annually. Check out our current forecast at the Weather Underground.