Lincoln Historic Site manages seventeen original buildings, most of which are open to visitors. Tour the courthouse museum where Billy the Kid made his daring final escape, or step into the Tunstall Store, its wooden shelves lined with 1870s merchandise. 

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Lincoln sits on US Highway 380, forty‑five minutes east of Ruidoso and three hours south of Albuquerque. The historic site is open year‑round except for major holidays, and one modest ticket grants entry to every museum. Nearby attractions include Fort Stanton Historic Site, the Smokey Bear Museum in Capitan, and hiking in Lincoln National Forest, making the valley an ideal weekend getaway.

 

Whether you arrive on a quiet afternoon or during the pageantry of Old Lincoln Days, you will stand where Billy the Kid once stood, trace bullet holes with your fingertips, and hear stories of Apache homelands and Hispanic pioneers. Discover why visitors leave Lincoln inspired and already planning their next trip. Pack your camera, bring your curiosity, and let Lincoln, New Mexico, transport you into the very heart of frontier history.

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Watch the complete video tour of Lincoln or explore photos and descriptions of the historic buildings below.