Sightseeing
A natural water hole in the high desert, beautifully enhanced with a beach area, dock and numerous covered picnic areas. Day trip, about 30 minutes drive from Roswell.
21 locals recommend
Bottomless Lakes State Park
545A Bottomless Lakes RdA natural water hole in the high desert, beautifully enhanced with a beach area, dock and numerous covered picnic areas. Day trip, about 30 minutes drive from Roswell.
Birds migrate here for the winter. About 5 miles out of town on Pine Lodge Rd East.
7 locals recommend
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
4200 E Pine Lodge RdBirds migrate here for the winter. About 5 miles out of town on Pine Lodge Rd East.
1000 Ft underground caverns, well groomed with accent lighting to enhance the Stalagtites and Stalagmites. Day trip. Takes 1 1/2 hr by car each way.
121 locals recommend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
1000 Ft underground caverns, well groomed with accent lighting to enhance the Stalagtites and Stalagmites. Day trip. Takes 1 1/2 hr by car each way.
Resort town in the mountains about 70 miles away. Hiking Trails in the national forest. Skiing in the winter. Horse Racing in the summer in Ruidoso Downs. Billy the Kid's Fox Cave enroute.
89 locals recommend
Ruidoso
Resort town in the mountains about 70 miles away. Hiking Trails in the national forest. Skiing in the winter. Horse Racing in the summer in Ruidoso Downs. Billy the Kid's Fox Cave enroute.
White rolling sand dunes, incredible experience by day or by night. Day trip, 1 1/2 hr drive from Roswell.
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
White rolling sand dunes, incredible experience by day or by night. Day trip, 1 1/2 hr drive from Roswell.
Capital of the State. Large center of Artistic Works, Native American and Modern. Day Trip, about 3 hr drive from Roswell.
233 locals recommend
Santa Fe
Capital of the State. Large center of Artistic Works, Native American and Modern. Day Trip, about 3 hr drive from Roswell.
Famous for the Baloon Festival in October. Also has trips to Santa Fe by the express rail-Rail Runner. Day trip about 2 1/2 hr away.
52 locals recommend
Albuquerque
Famous for the Baloon Festival in October. Also has trips to Santa Fe by the express rail-Rail Runner. Day trip about 2 1/2 hr away.
Listen to the original radio broadcast about the INCIDENT in 1947. Then explore the rest of the museum for all the associated folklore.
21 locals recommend
International UFO Museum And Research Center
114 N Main StListen to the original radio broadcast about the INCIDENT in 1947. Then explore the rest of the museum for all the associated folklore.
Roswell Space Center
116 East 2nd StreetEnjoy the past, present and future scenes on the Spacewalk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro
1208 N Main StExcellent dining with Italian flavor.
Friendly atmosphere at this restaurant/bar with clasic american food with a New Mexican twist.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
2212 N Main StFriendly atmosphere at this restaurant/bar with clasic american food with a New Mexican twist.
Best Salad Bar in town, as well as a great selection of steaks and ribs.
11 locals recommend
Cattle Baron
1113 N Main StBest Salad Bar in town, as well as a great selection of steaks and ribs.
Food Scene
Red Lobster
2625 N Main StSeafood galore with relaxed atmosphere.
Great BBQ place. N Main St on East side just north of AT&T store. (Ignore Google's address)
Charlie Gray's Rib Crib
6333 Germantown AveGreat BBQ place. N Main St on East side just north of AT&T store. (Ignore Google's address)
Southwestern/Mexican Foods. N Main St in front of the WalMart store. (Ignore Google's address)
Chile's
Southwestern/Mexican Foods. N Main St in front of the WalMart store. (Ignore Google's address)
Authentic Thai food beautifully prepared. Family owned charming restaurant. Located on W 2nd St at Montana, right across from Sonic. (Ignore Google's address)
A Taste of Thai II
2106 S Walton BlvdAuthentic Thai food beautifully prepared. Family owned charming restaurant. Located on W 2nd St at Montana, right across from Sonic. (Ignore Google's address)
Family Buffet. On West side of N Main at Wilshire. (Ignore Google's address.) Across from the Red Lobster Restaurant.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
436 Parker StFamily Buffet. On West side of N Main at Wilshire. (Ignore Google's address.) Across from the Red Lobster Restaurant.
Tia Juana's Mexican Grille & Cantina
3601 North Main StreetMexican style food, bar/restaurant atmosphere.