EspaÑola NM attractions

Each fully rounded visit to Big Rock Casino includes extra fun, sport, shopping and breathtaking scenery. We hope you take advantage of the complete experience that’s always yours to enjoy.

The Puye Cliff Dwellings

The Puye Cliff Dwellings Puye Cliff Dwellings

Home to the ancestors of today’s Santa Clara Pueblo people, Puye Cliffs once supported a population of 1,500 from 1100 to 1580 A.D. Now a National Historic Landmark, Puye Cliffs features authentic cliff dwellings, early Pueblo architecture, an original 1800s Harvey House and a stunning panorama of northern New Mexico.

Enjoy a drive along the Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway for sweeping views of the Santa Clara Native Americans’ historic areas as well as northern New Mexico’s diverse landscapes and natural wonders.

You can also stop in at the Puye Cliffs Welcome Center on the way to everything beautiful. Set at the foot of the sacred Black Mesa on Highway 30, the travel center offers breakfast or a light lunch en route to the area’s most inspiring vistas.

Learn more at www.puyecliffs.org, or call (505) 901-0681 for more information.


Black Mesa Golf Club

Black Mesa Golf Course Black Mesa Golf Club

Designed by Baxter Spann and ranked among America’s top 50 courses, Black Mesa Golf Club is a jewel of northern New Mexico. Test your skills and let your spirit breathe among an 18-hole course on flowing fairways beneath rocky ridges next to the sprawling, mountainous valley.

Visit the Black Mesa Golf Club website for more information, or call (505) 747-8946 to make a tee time reservation.


Big Rock Bowling Center

New Mexico bowling Big Rock Bowling Center

Bring friends and family for big fun on 24 lanes! The Big Rock Bowling Center is also great for kids’ birthday parties. Open seven days a week!

For reservations and more information, please call (505) 747-BOWL (2695).

Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 10am until 10pm
Friday & Saturday - 10am until Midnight

Upcoming Leagues and Events at the Big Rock Bowling Center:


Big Rock Casino Gift Shop

Big Rock Casino Gift Shop

Stop in to grab snacks, candy, soda, ice cream or a pack of cigarettes. Browse our inspiring and creative array of local art and pottery!

Hours: Sunday: 12pm until 6pm
Monday - Thursday: 10am until 8pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am until Midnight