visit
Roswell, NM is an eccentric place. A place where the West meets mystery, where we embrace the quirky, where being different is in demand. A place of inspiration, a place for something new, a place that lives in everyone. The city is centrally located in the Pecos Valley, nestled below the most southern outskirts of the Rocky Mountains, and serves as the hub of Southeastern New Mexico.
stay
Roswell hotels offer the comfiest stay in the galaxy and aerospace. For a full look at available hotels and motels click here.
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shop
We’ve got you covered head to downtown Roswell and shop small! From souvenirs to the essentials we have the store for you.
Alien Invasion
105 N. Main St
Roswell, NM 88203
575-622-4930
Imagine That Scrapbooks & Gifts
300 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-622-5252
Alien Zone & Area 51
216 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-627-6982
She's a Dandy
302 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88201
575-626-8712
Alien Stop
112 W. First St
Roswell, NM 88201
575-840-8399
Rustic Essentials Soap Company
125 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-626-4861
Roswell Landing
205 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-622-3036
Fatman's Downtown
209 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88201
575-626-3222
play
There are so many fun places to visit in Roswell! Whether you’re a sci-fi fan or a fan of the outdoors.
Roswell Museum & Art Center
100 West 11th Street
Roswell, NM 88201
575-624-6744
Spring River Park & Zoo
1306 E. College Blvd
575-624-6760
Anderson Museum
409 East College Boulevard
Roswell, NM 88201
575-623-5600
Roswell UFO Spacewalk
116 East 2nd St.
Roswell, NM 88201
575-627-6868
Bottomless Lakes State Park
545 A Bottomless Lakes Rd.
Roswell, NM 88201
575-624-6058
International UFO Museum & Research Center
114 N. Main St.
Roswell, NM 88203
575-625-9495
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
4200 East Pine Lodge Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-6755
Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico
200 N. Lea Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-8333
dine
Our city boasts authentic Mexican food eateries, traditional American dives, and every other eatery in between. For a full list of dining options click here.
Chef Toddzilla
107 Twin Diamond Rd
Roswell NM 88201 575-840-7260
Martin's Capitol Cafe
110 W. Fourth St.
Roswell NM 88201 575-624-2111
Cowboy Cafe
1120 E. Second St.
Roswell NM 88203 575-622-6363
Cerritos
2103 N. Main St.
Roswell NM 88201 575-622-4919
Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine
610 S. Main St.
Roswell NM 88203 575-208-0411
Cattle Baron
1113 N Main St
Roswell NM 88201 575-622-2465
Antigua Cocina Mexicana
3601 N Main St.
Roswell NM 88201 575-208-0991
Pecos Flavors Winery + Bistro
412 W 2nd St
Roswell NM 88201 575-208-0991
Day Trips
Seeing all spectrum’s of NM’s beauty is just a car trip away! All of the following destinations are just a short car trip away!
Carlsbad Caverns
From a young age, Jim White explored the cavern with his homemade wire ladder. When he grew older, most people did not even believe such caves existed. He gave many of the rooms their names, including the Big Room, New Mexico Room, Kings Palace, Queens Chamber, Papoose Room, and Green Lake Room. He also named many of the cave’s more prominent formations, such as the Totem Pole, Witch’s Finger, Giant Dome, Bottomless Pit, Fairyland, Iceberg Rock, Temple of the Sun, and Rock of Ages.
The town of Carlsbad, which lends its name to the Cavern and National Park, is in turn named after the Czech town formerly known by the German name Karlsbad (modern spelling Carlsbad) and now known by the Czech name Karlovy Vary, both of which mean “Charles’ Bath[s].”
Until 1932, visitors to the cavern had to walk down a switch back ramp-sidewalk that took them 750 feet below the surface. The walk back up was hard on a lot of visitors. In 1932 the National Park opened up a large visitor center building that contained two elevators that would take visitors to the caverns below. The new center included a cafeteria, waiting room, museum and first aid area.
White Sands National Monument
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world’s great natural wonders – the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world’s largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort Ruidoso
New Mexico’s premier mountain resort awaits with impeccable service, mouthwatering cuisine for every palate, incredible gaming action, and breathtaking alpine scenery to nurture your soul. Situated high in the picturesque mountains of Mescalero, New Mexico just outside of Ruidoso, guests return time and time again to Inn of the Mountain Gods to enjoy the clean mountain air, stunning panoramic views, and exciting entertainment options.
287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM 88340 | 800-545-9011
The Hubbard Museum of the American West
A Smithsonian Affiliate, The Hubbard Museum of the American West is one of the most respected museums in the southwest region, and home to an extensive collection of magnificent carriages, wagons, saddles, firearms and Indian artifacts, as well as ever-changing traveling exhibits.
26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico 88346 | 575-378-4142
Living Desert Zoo and Park
Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the varied plant and animal life of the arid Chihuahuan Desert region. Visitors can observe caged animals like snakes, lizards and birds of prey, plus larger animals such as bison and antelope, which are held in pens. Or walk along a nature trail past cacti, agaves, yuccas and other native plant life.
The Spencer Theater
A landmark 514-seat world-class theater which, on the average, hosts a major touring Broadway show, dance or musical performance every 11 days year-round during separate summer and winter seasons. Four major Dale Chihuly glass installations. Check the Spencer site for coming events and online ticket purchasing. Public tours available on Tues & Thurs at 10
Off Mechem/Rt. 48 on Airport Highway 220, Alto, New Mexico 88312 | 575-336-4800 or toll free 888-818-7872