Food Scene
Red Chimney Bar-B-Q
817 N Canal StI have not tried this but I have heard it is good.
Pretty good bar food and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Head upstairs for post-dinner entertainment. The only downside to the Lucky Bull is they close early, so don't expect a late night.
24 locals recommend
Lucky Bull Grill
220 W Fox StPretty good bar food and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Head upstairs for post-dinner entertainment. The only downside to the Lucky Bull is they close early, so don't expect a late night.
Yellow Brix Restaurant
201 N Canal StProbably the best food in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Milton's Brewing
213 W Mermod StFun spot for trying some local brews
Parks & Nature
Ask to speak to the cave specialist, Aaron Stockton, for information about things to do in the area and how to get to some of the off the radar caves to explore. Call the office before visiting to make sure the cave specialist is around.
USDA Forest Service
5203 Buena Vista DrAsk to speak to the cave specialist, Aaron Stockton, for information about things to do in the area and how to get to some of the off the radar caves to explore. Call the office before visiting to make sure the cave specialist is around.
Ask to speak to the cave specialist for information about things to do in the area and how to get to some of the off the radar caves to explore. Call the office before visiting to make sure the cave specialist is around
Bureau of Land Management
620 E Greene StAsk to speak to the cave specialist for information about things to do in the area and how to get to some of the off the radar caves to explore. Call the office before visiting to make sure the cave specialist is around
Carlsbad is the closest town to this National Park. Take advantage. Great hiking and views from atop Guadalupe Peak. Be prepared with plenty of water before heading out
52 locals recommend
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Carlsbad is the closest town to this National Park. Take advantage. Great hiking and views from atop Guadalupe Peak. Be prepared with plenty of water before heading out
Flowing water is scarce in the desert. Take a short drive to see this rarity and hike around in the surrounding hills. Be sure to be prepared with plenty of water before heading out.
49 locals recommend
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
742 Sitting Bull Falls RdFlowing water is scarce in the desert. Take a short drive to see this rarity and hike around in the surrounding hills. Be sure to be prepared with plenty of water before heading out.
Wanna cool off in a cold water spring? Head here to this spot popular with locals. Crystal clear spring water not yet tainted by the oil and gas drilling.
6 locals recommend
Black River Recreation Area
222 Washington Ranch RdWanna cool off in a cold water spring? Head here to this spot popular with locals. Crystal clear spring water not yet tainted by the oil and gas drilling.
The center piece in the region with the highest density of caves in the world. A must see
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The center piece in the region with the highest density of caves in the world. A must see