Landmark
Abandoned Rest Area
Bard, New Mexico
On this old highway, step back in time at the abandoned rest area near Bard, New Mexico. Crumbling concrete and the whisper of the desert wind evoke the ghost of a bygone era, offering a quiet, evocative glimpse into the past. Explore the remnants of this roadside stop and imagine the travelers who once paused here, bathed in the stark beauty of the high desert.
Abandoned Rest Area sits at mile 1291 of Route 66 in Bard, New Mexico. Heading west, it's about 2 mi past Nuestra Senora de Luz Church and 5 mi before Longhorn Ranch.
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20727 I-40, Moriarty, NM 87035, USA, Bard, New Mexico
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(505) 827-5100
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