Overview
Lordsburg is in Southwest New Mexico.
2 sights · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Lordsburg
Shakespeare Ghost Town
A former mining town that was largely abandoned by the 1890s. Closed unless a tour is previously arranged. Self guided tours are not allowed.
Shakespeare Cemetery
This old cemetery, just to the east of the ghost town of Shakespeare, was the final resting place of many Shakespeare residents.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Chiricahua National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SVC Grant County Airport, Silver City — 38 mi away. Directions
- LRU Las Cruces International Airport, Las Cruces — 104 mi away. Directions
- TUS Tucson International Airport, Tucson — 131 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 10 (I-10) passes through Lordburg in an east/west direction. It is the main stopping area when traveling from Benson and Las Cruces. Lordsburg is accessed from Exits 20 to 24 with Exit 22 specifically into town as Main St.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Shakespeare Ghost Town
- Lunch Ramona's Cafe
- Afternoon Shakespeare Cemetery
- Dinner Kranberry's
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Interstate 10 (I-10) passes through Lordburg in an east/west direction. It is the main stopping area when traveling from Benson and Las Cruces. Lordsburg is accessed from Exits 20 to 24 with Exit 22 specifically into town as Main St.
Motel Dr serves as local street (Old US 80) from Exits 20/20A of I-10, through downtown Lordsburg, back to I-10 at Exit 24.
& Main St/Duncan Highway divides the town in directional halves, from east to west. Going east on US-70, it goes concurrently on I-10 to Las Cruces (at Exit 135). Going west US 70 winds its way north, as Duncan Highway, towards Globe (where it ends), through Safford, Arizona. Main St goes south, past I-10, as NM-494 towards Shakespeare Ghost Town. It is accesed from Exit #22 of I-10.
By bus
Go Greyhound
As this is just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone. Greyhound primarily travel on I-10 between El Paso, Lordsburg, Tucson and Phoenix. Some variations of the I-10 route may make extra stops in Las Cruces, Deming, Wilcox, Benson, Casa Grande/Eloy and/or Mesa. They also have another route on US 70 connecting Lordsburg to Phoenix through Duncan, Safford, Bylas, Peridot, Globe, Peridot, Apache Jct and Mesa. Check schedules.
Go El Paso Los Angeles Limousine Express
As this just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone with pick-up or drop-off confirmed. Bus travels primarily between Los Angeles, El Monte, San Bernardino, Phoenix, Tucson and El Paso on I-10. Additional stops are by appointment only.
By train
Go Amtrak
Served by two routes: the Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle. As this is an unmanned platform with a shelter, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone to be presented to the conductor at boarding.
See
See Shakespeare Cemetery
This old cemetery, just to the east of the ghost town of Shakespeare, was the final resting place of many Shakespeare residents.
Eat
Nearby
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City / town · 14 listings · 38 mi away
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