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International UFO Museum and Research Center

Museums – Roswell, New Mexico

The museum also does a good job of keeping a neutral or objective point of view on the subject. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The main attraction within the museum is what they call the'timeline' of the event. More on GeckoGo

  • Lots of cool ufo facts. Fasinating stuff with a neat gift shop More on Yahoo! Travel

Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail SkyLine Drive/NMSU-Carlsbad/Heritage Park

National And State Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

The Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail courses along the hillside between Skyline Drive and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. The trail is 0. 9 miles in length and provides a scenic hike that highlig... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

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  • The Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail courses along the hillside between Skyline Drive and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad. The trail is 0. 9 miles in length and provides a scenic hike that highligh... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

Robert H. Goddard Planetarium

Museums – Roswell, New Mexico

Robert H. Goddard's workshop, with his original tools, as it was laied out by Goddard himself, very impress... More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • That was sooooooooo cool!!!!!!! I went with my dad and had an awsome time!!!!! More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Adjoins Roswell Museum/Art ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Chief Ira J. Stockwell Park

Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Home of the Teen Girls Softball League, this 5 acre park is located along the irrigation canal on Northeast First Street. ... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

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  • Home of the Teen Girls Softball League, this 5 acre park is located along the irrigation canal on Northeast First Street. There are ... More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

Avalon Reservoir

National And State Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

Avalon Dam and Reservoir, Carlsbad Project, are located on the Pecos River 3 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The dam is a zoned earthfill structure constructed in 1907. Recreation at Avalon Reservoir is managed by the Carlsbad ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Fort Stanton

Parks – Roswell, New Mexico

In 1855, the U. S. Cavalry established Fort Stanton as a Cavalry fort. The area is currently managed by the BLM for biological and archaeological qualities, as well as recreational activity. Fort S... More on Heritage

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  • Developed trails for hiking and horseback riding wind through open meadows and canyons full of great views of the surrounding Lincoln National ... More on Epinions.com

Roosevelt County Historical Museum

History Museum – Roswell, New Mexico

Displays and exhibits from the late 19th and 20th centuries, including firearms, ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Santa Rosa Lake State Park

Parks – Tucumcari, New Mexico

The centerpiece of Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a large reservoir on the plains of eastern New Mexico. The park offers a variety of water recreation. Anglers are known to catch bass, catfish and w... More on emnrd.state.nm.us

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  • Santa Rosa Lake State Park, a high plains Pecos River reservoir, offers a variety of water sports. Anglers often ... More on CampRate.com

Mescalero Sands North Dunes OHV Area

Parks – Roswell, New Mexico

610-acre North Dunes are OHV, hiking, picnicing paradise; Mather's and South Dune areas are hard to reach and exclude any ... More on Epinions.com

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  • 610-acre North Dunes are OHV, hiking, picnicing paradise; Mather's and South Dune areas are hard to reach and exclude any ... More on Epinions.com

Cahoon Park Swimming Pool

Things To Do – Roswell, New Mexico

L loved it was aswesome going back in the summer cant wait More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • No dislikes. I must see. Visit during the day, ride a bike, on the trail. Swim in the summer. Play on ... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • Try our tennis courts, the largest outdoor pool ... More on Yahoo! Travel

Desert Willow Park

Parks – Carlsbad, New Mexico

This 1. 6 acre neighborhood park hosts various pieces of playground equipment. More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

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  • This 1. 6 acre neighborhood park hosts various pieces of playground equipment. More on Cityofcarlsbadnm.com

Pecos Flavors Winery

After visiting the UFO Museum, my husband and I went to Pecos Flavors Winery. What a wonderful afternoon we... More on TripAdvisor

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  • If you want a bottle or two of local wine then this a is good place to stop (on Main St) and grab a few. More on TripAdvisor

  • Featuring New Mexico wines, gourmet foods and gifts. Stop by for FREE wine tasting. ... More on TripAdvisor

Arbys

Restaurants – Carlsbad, New Mexico

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  • Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant in Carlsbad is a one star establishment. They're still working to earn their stars. When you ... More on Open List

Grill

Restaurants – Artesia, New Mexico

Ay Chihuahua Mexican Grill

Restaurants – Roswell, New Mexico

Trust me you will enjoy tthere food better. More on Yahoo! Travel

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  • The food got my friends food poisening already. More on Yahoo! Travel

  • I wished that we would ve walked out. Same story as one of the reviewers but did not get out of that place in time for what happened after that. we waited for about 50 or 60 minutes for our food. W... More on Yahoo! Travel