Recreation
Artesia Aquatic Center
711 Bowman DrFamily passes are available.
Eagle Draw Park
West J J Clarke DriveGreat walking trail with exercise stations and a book reading trail along the way.
This is a little oasis! You won't believe you are in New Mexico. There are covered picnic tables and BBQs, just bring your own charcoal for a fun cookout. Take a very easy hike up to the falls. Bring your bathing suit and something to float on for a cool refreshing time!
Sitting Bull Falls
This is a little oasis! You won't believe you are in New Mexico. There are covered picnic tables and BBQs, just bring your own charcoal for a fun cookout. Take a very easy hike up to the falls. Bring your bathing suit and something to float on for a cool refreshing time!
Food scene
Los Agaves Green Burrito with Carne Asada can't be beat! My favorite dish in town. :)
Los Agaves Restaurant - Mexican Food Jalisco Style
611 N 8th StLos Agaves Green Burrito with Carne Asada can't be beat! My favorite dish in town. :)
Locally owned coffee shop with a great menu of salads and sandwiches, too! Name is now Kith+Kin.
9 locals recommend
The Jahva House
105 N 5th StLocally owned coffee shop with a great menu of salads and sandwiches, too! Name is now Kith+Kin.
Sightseeing
Largest bronze sculpture in town is here. Huge Peter Hurd mural is a must see!
Artesia Public Library
205 W Quay AveLargest bronze sculpture in town is here. Huge Peter Hurd mural is a must see!
Tour caverns or watch the bats leave for the evening.
21 locals recommend
Carlsbad Cavern Natural Entrance
Tour caverns or watch the bats leave for the evening.
City/town information
Roswell
UFO Research Center and Museum, lots of shopping and restaurants.
Carlsbad
Pecos River, lots of shopping and restaurants.