If You Decide to Go

◗ Chama River Bend Lodge

2625 Hwy. 84, Chama, N.M. 800-288-1371 chamariverbendlodge.com Located on five acres of land right along the Chama River, the lodge offers rooms in a large lodge as well as cabins. Rooms start at $89, cabins at $119.

◗ 1911 Steam Train Hotel

402 Main St., Antonito, Colo. 719-298-8908 steamtrainhotel.com The hotel is just a few minutes from the train station in downtown Antonito. It offers “marijuana-friendly” rooms—separated from the main hotel in order not to disturb “guests who are not as enthusiastic about a toke or two.” Rooms start at $119 a night.

◗ High Country Restaurant and Saloon

2289 Hwy. 17, Chama, N.M. 575-756-2384

The restaurant and bar offers casual dining with a wide variety of food options, including Southwestern and Italian. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner; entrees start at $9.

◗ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

500 Terrace Ave., Chama, N.M.

5234 B Hwy. 285, Antonito, Colo. 888-286-2737 cumbrestoltec.com

The railroad offers daylong excursions through the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. Trips begin in either Chama or Antonito and start at $100 for adults and $50 for children. Passengers can ride the train from one end to the other and take a motor coach back, or ride the train partway across the route and return aboard another train.

General information: cumbrestoltec.com