Food scene
The patio outside is our favorite! Be patient as they personally prepare all food so give extra time to sit and relax and enjoy.
14 locals recommend
Adobe Rose Restaurant
1614 N 13th StThe patio outside is our favorite! Be patient as they personally prepare all food so give extra time to sit and relax and enjoy.
Great food and super fast! Walk through downtown Artesia with easy parking and quick service. We love the fried green chili strips! They have a back patio in the summer that you can as to sit at.
The Wellhead Restaurant And Brewpub
332 W Main StGreat food and super fast! Walk through downtown Artesia with easy parking and quick service. We love the fried green chili strips! They have a back patio in the summer that you can as to sit at.
Seriously one o f the best Italian places we have eaten at (and we lived in Boston for 3 years!) It's a hidden gem in Artesia! Great pizza, pasta, and soups. So many favorites here!
Piccolino
201 N 1st StSeriously one o f the best Italian places we have eaten at (and we lived in Boston for 3 years!) It's a hidden gem in Artesia! Great pizza, pasta, and soups. So many favorites here!
This is actually renamed as Kith n Kin and is a great coffee shop. They serve breakfast and lunch til 3 but no food after that. They have Icecream and hot and cold drinks. If you are dining in, my favorite hot drink is the crème brûlée latte.
9 locals recommend
The Jahva House
105 N 5th StThis is actually renamed as Kith n Kin and is a great coffee shop. They serve breakfast and lunch til 3 but no food after that. They have Icecream and hot and cold drinks. If you are dining in, my favorite hot drink is the crème brûlée latte.
City/town information
Great mountain town with hiking, shopping, horseback riding, go carts and mini golf, skiing, snow tubing, eateries, and mountain views! It's cooler in the summer and a great place to scoot away for the day.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Great mountain town with hiking, shopping, horseback riding, go carts and mini golf, skiing, snow tubing, eateries, and mountain views! It's cooler in the summer and a great place to scoot away for the day.
Another great little mountain town worth a day trip visit. Look up the waterfall in the area and definitely try out the pizza place or the BBQ! The museum is worth the time to see and Alamogordo and white sands is only about an hour further.
79 locals recommend
Cloudcroft
Another great little mountain town worth a day trip visit. Look up the waterfall in the area and definitely try out the pizza place or the BBQ! The museum is worth the time to see and Alamogordo and white sands is only about an hour further.
Sightseeing
Have you ever seen a true desert Oasis? This place is amazing and worth the drive out there. There are picnic tables and hiking trails. Beautiful location for pictures and relaxing.
49 locals recommend
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
742 Sitting Bull Falls RdHave you ever seen a true desert Oasis? This place is amazing and worth the drive out there. There are picnic tables and hiking trails. Beautiful location for pictures and relaxing.
White sands like the FL beach coast high I the middle of the NM desert. Sunsets are incredible and the experience like no other. It's a must for NM travelers and an easy day trip from Artesia.
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
White sands like the FL beach coast high I the middle of the NM desert. Sunsets are incredible and the experience like no other. It's a must for NM travelers and an easy day trip from Artesia.
You gotta go here! One of the world's largest underground caverns and a great place to cool off! Bring a light jacket and walking shoes. We recommend entering the cave through the walk in opening and riding the elevator out. I highly suggest making reservations ahead of time ONLINE as I have heard they do sell out in person as they are still limiting how many can go into the cave. Adults are $15 each.
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
You gotta go here! One of the world's largest underground caverns and a great place to cool off! Bring a light jacket and walking shoes. We recommend entering the cave through the walk in opening and riding the elevator out. I highly suggest making reservations ahead of time ONLINE as I have heard they do sell out in person as they are still limiting how many can go into the cave. Adults are $15 each.
Roswell is the home of all things alien with lots of picture ops, a McDonalds spaceship and a couple of downtown museums. Shop at Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and Target. Lot's of great places to eat. We love Rib Crib because they are fast and consistently good. Area 52 laser tag is must!
20 locals recommend
Roswell
Roswell is the home of all things alien with lots of picture ops, a McDonalds spaceship and a couple of downtown museums. Shop at Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and Target. Lot's of great places to eat. We love Rib Crib because they are fast and consistently good. Area 52 laser tag is must!
Artesia Area Fun
Indoor and outdoor water fun right here in Artesia. Pay a day fee and enjoy the waterpark year round.
6 locals recommend
Artesia Aquatic Center
711 Bowman DrIndoor and outdoor water fun right here in Artesia. Pay a day fee and enjoy the waterpark year round.
Artesia Lanes Bowling Center
1701 Tumbleweed Roadhttps://artesialanes.com
About 45 min from Artesia is one of the best laser tag event space we have ever gone to. Outdoor and indoor play space and super nice owners. https://area52roswellnm.com
Area 52
1008 W Tilden StAbout 45 min from Artesia is one of the best laser tag event space we have ever gone to. Outdoor and indoor play space and super nice owners. https://area52roswellnm.com