Art You Will Not Find Elsewhere
Off the Beaten Path is one of Cloudcroft’s most distinctive art-and-gift shops. It looks more gallery-like than many other stores in town, with a strong focus on original artwork, eclectic gifts, sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, and handmade work from local, New Mexico, and national artists.
Founded in 1996, the shop has built its identity around curated, unusual finds rather than standard tourist merchandise. Much of the work is created from discarded scraps and found items, reinforcing a repurposed-art identity that sets it apart.
The pink-and-turquoise gallery includes a patio and sculpture garden, making the browsing experience slower, more visual, and more gallery-like than at most Burro Avenue retail stops.
Worth Seeking Out
Gallery, Not Gift Shop
The environment matters here almost as much as the merchandise. A patio, sculpture garden, and pink-and-turquoise exterior make this a visual experience, not just a retail stop.
Repurposed Art Identity
Much of the work is created from discarded scraps and found items. That gives the shop a creative philosophy that goes beyond simply stocking products.
Established Since 1996
Nearly three decades in Cloudcroft. That longevity makes Off the Beaten Path one of the more established art-oriented stops in the village.
Visit Off the Beaten Path
Everything you need to know before you go.
Location
100 Glorietta Ave, Cloudcroft, NM 88317. Just off Burro Avenue — look for the pink-and-turquoise gallery with the sculpture garden outside.
Hours
Hours should be checked directly before visiting. The store has historically closed during parts of April for maintenance. Call or check the website for current hours.
Contact
Phone: (575) 682-7284
Email: stuff@offthebeatenpathstuff.com
Web: offthebeatenpathstuff.com
Good to Know
Allow time to browse. The patio and sculpture garden are worth exploring. Instagram: @offthebeatenpath_nm
Art Worth Seeking Out
Off the Beaten Path has been bringing original artwork, sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, and eclectic handmade gifts to Cloudcroft since 1996. A gallery experience just off Burro Avenue.