Socorro Plaza

Description

Old West towns were often built around a central plaza. The plaza would provide a place where the community as a whole could get together. Socorro has a wonderful example of this time-honored tradition, dating back to the earliest days of settlement.

Time has moved on, and the plaza is still the hub of Socorro. In or immediately surrounding the plaza are some of the oldest buildings still standing in Socorro. In the middle of the plaza stands a large gazebo, surrounded by towering Cottonwood trees and benches.

Every Saturday morning during Summer a Farmer's Market takes place at the plaza, providing a wealth of local produce and baked goods.

Directions

From I-25 North:

1. Take exit 147, marked Socorro. The exit ramp dumps you out onto California Street, the main strip in Socorro.
2. Go straight on California Street until the second traffic light, marked Manzanares.
3. Turn left onto Manzanares. You will see the plaza in front of you.
4. The plaza is a one-way street, flowing counterclockwise. As Manzanares intersects the Plaza, bear right.

From I-25 South:

1. Take exit 150, marked Socorro. The exit ramp dumps you out onto California Street, the main strip in Socorro. Watch out for the traffic light at the end of the offramp!
2. Go straight on California Street until the sixth traffic light, marked Manzanares.
3. Turn right onto Manzanares. You will see the plaza in front of you.
4. The plaza is a one-way street, flowing counterclockwise. As Manzanares intersects the Plaza, bear right.

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