I was impressed. The lady working there was great!!

Nice and park for the kids right behind for extra entertainment

The kids had a blast! It's family oriented!

So much to do ..had a blast

Fun tour! Most gorgeous chuck wagon...

My 2 year old had a blast

Great place to take my kids!

The cutest place. I seen stuff during my visit that was so nostalgic. People were friendly and can't wait to go back.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! I MEAN BESIDES STATING THE OBVIOUS-YES ITS AN OLD BUILDING AND THEY DONT HAVE AC-BUT WHO CARES IF IT BOTHERS YOU THAT MUCH GO DURING THE WINTER! THIS IS A GREAT ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLES STORE AND ALWAYS SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERYTIME I GO! IVE BEEN GOING HERE SINCE I WAS A CHILD! I WOULD COME WITH MY MOM AND GRANDMA -NOW IM THE GRANDMA LOL! IVE EVEN NOTICED THEY HAVE SOME VENDERS WHO HAVE BEEN THERE YEARS AND SELL QUALITY REPUTIBLE ITEMS LIKE DIXIE BELLE PAINTS!! ONE OF MY FAV BOOTHS!! I READ SOME REVIEWS AS WELL AND YOU KNOW THEY DO SEEM TO HAVE DIFF PEOPLE HELPING OUT ALL THE TIME BUT WHO CARES DONT WE ALL WISH WE COULD RUN A PLACE LIKE THIS AND HAVE THE VENDORS WORK 1 DAY A MONTH!! GENIUS IDEA!! AND I HAVE NOTICED THEY DO HAVE SOME STRICT PURSE POLICIES(I DONT CARRY PURSES SO NEVER REALLY NOTICED) -BUT COME ON AS A BUSINESS OWNER YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THIS-WITH THE AMOUNT OF THEFT THESE DAYS THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND ALL THE VENDORS! YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE MISSING UNTIL YOU GO!! HAVE FUN AND BE PREPARED TO SPEND AT LEAST 1-2HOURS IN THERE! LEAVE THE GROUCHY HUSBANDS AT HOME LOL!

Great place to find so many treasures and the workers very polite.

Something for everyone, and I mean it. Antique, Vintage, Modern and all the above. It's Hobbs Hidden Gem! If you never been, grab a drink before you go, and make sure you have time because you will get lost in time!

Love this place! #1 stop for haunted dolls. 🥰👻

The workers in this antique shop were awesome and very welcoming. Everything in the shop was very nicely displayed. The woman that checked out our item was very sweet. Nice place to go, it has all kinds of things to look at and see.

Unique items from old to new and everything in-between.

After numerous attempts to schedule a paid message, she never got back to me. The only reason I got in was because someone she knows personally called her from his cell phone and scheduled for me. She offered to make things right by giving me a 30 min free massage and after appt was booked and I knocked at her locked door while her SUV sat outside she never answered! Poor service! Too bad I can't zero or negative star her.

Service is unbelievable. Best service I've had in a long time I will be back

Great masseuse! Feeling so much better! Highly recommended!

If ever in need of a great relaxing massage this is the place. Tami was amazing

Was good friendly knew her stuff was pleased

What a wonderful massage. a what a wondeful woman!

Great place, great massage, awesome staff.

SLOW...SLOW...SLOW.. Wasn't a very busy night when we came here. Food took a little bit to get, didn't get our drinks till AFTER we got our food. Ordered beer and margaritas, ended up canceling the margaritas because we finished our food and no longer wanted to wait to get them. I cannot understand why the food didn't take long but drinks are difficult to get.. Food was good, excellent carnitas and charro beans. Beer was not cold, wish I knew what their margarita tasted like. I won't be back....what a shame, go next door to Habenero.

Food is good just can’t keep good help always have to wait on tables even when half empty

This was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy, we waited quite a while just to be seated. We figured they might be short-staffed and tried to be understanding, but things didn’t get any better from there. When our food came out, we were told they had run out of silverware—which felt strange and a bit unsettling. Our food was cold. We let them know, and they took it back, but it was returned still cold. At that point, we just sent it back for good and didn’t want it. This place has clearly gone downhill. Poor service, poorly managed, and completely disappointing. We won’t be back—and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

The manager-Chase, is a condescending manager. He wouldn’t help us and claims that he packed our food but didn’t feel that it was ice cold or half filled. He also didn’t check to make sure it was all cooked correctly. Never in my many years of ordering did I have this bad of an experience with this restaurant or with managers. Chase was real quick to blame the delivery driver from delivery.com. But no it was not their fault, it was his. What a horrible manager.

This was our first time eating here and sadly it was our last. We had came in around noon. The restaurant was empty that should have been a red flag right away. My fiancé had gotten the "Red cheese enchiladas". I had the "Juanas enchilada" plate. My fiancé's daughter had the Fish tacos. My fiance said the enchilada he got were good. Nothing fancy nothing bad. One of my enchiladas, the chicken was not good, I had one bite it had a rancid taste, I left it on the plate. I should have gone with cheese like my fiancé. The service was good very attentive waitresses. But the food needs a big upgrade, I'm sure the only thing here that's a deal are the drinks.

Food had very little flavor, most of it tasted like it came out of a can. My husband ordered a burger and had no condiments on it the burger was well done but was extremely dry. I know it claims to be a Mexican grill but has no authentic flavor.

Awesome service, and amazing food. Server was on point, and kept the drinks fresh. Food was cooked correctly. Served hot, and delicious. Update: 6 Aug, 2022. One star! Went in and waited approximately 10 minutes to be seated (party of 5). Once seated, no silverware on the table or brought by the server. Service was slow on the drinks as well. Food portions seemed small, from the last time we'd eaten there. Food was warm and acceptable, except for the order of jalapenos toreados (roasted jalapenos). They were 2 small jalapenos that were roasted into oblivion. We had asked for refills on the chips, never got them. We asked for a cup of guacamole. They were out. All in all... I was disappointed this time around with the quality of service and quantity of food.

Nice place to visit in Hobbs especially on a hot day. Not expensive and my kids enjoyed it.

This is a very interesting place! The admission is only $5. There are alot of very neat exhibits and statues, plants, and alot of information!

Enjoyed this place. Good for our homeschool family😀

Great museum to venture to while in the Hobbs, NM area. Our four kids enjoyed the FEAR section, amphitheater and Western Heritage history!

Great museum. Nice displays.

Very spacious and well kept facility, the staff is friendly and the place is so warm and welcoming. We went to the family fun event they held for kids. Christmas hand made crafts and free movie was so much fun and entertaining! They have activities loved to until Christmas which is really amazing and with looking forward to!

Interesting exhibits that change quarterly. They are great for the kids because many items are hands-on for them to help them learn. Their gifts are quality products that are reasonably priced. Landscaping and bronzed animals are great. The East wall has been tastefully done to honor the people of our area. I also like the interactive cowboy. Great way to engage everyone.

I arrived excited, feeling ready to gamble, drink and hell even get a room. The night was young and so am I. Parking was decent even though it was packed. Guys who checked my ID had the same Birthday as me! He was cool . Me and my bestie strolled through the casino first to peep the scene. I get halfway through the place and I decided I’m hungry and we can return to gamble. I didn’t realize there was a steakhouse until it was almost 10pm which is when they close. If I had seen the steakhouse, I probably would’ve went there first and maybe the bar after. But henceforth, 2 beautiful women sit at a bar and get passed over for service 3 times. Allow me to elaborate. The team behind the bar catered to regulars and not all customers. It’s unfortunate because as a former server, I’m an incredible tipper. I even asked the guy next to me to verify that my friend and I were so blatantly ignored. I was just damn thirsty and asked for a water upon arrival. Nearly 30 minutes later. I got that water. I put in an order for some cheesy Sticks, a round of drinks and water. The bread took a while, but was really DELICIOUS . Had pesto on. It came with ranch and I nearly finished the thing by myself. I wish to think the chef in the back with the brick oven making the magic happen. The manager stopped by and chatted with me and my friend for a bit. She didn’t care about our experience but wanted to talk. She could’ve had jumped behind the bar to help out, but whatever. It wasn’t the vibe so I hung around a little bit longer and left before midnight. I was up for anything, but maybe next time Zia Park.

I had a blast. My best friend and I made a day trip just to relax. The Casino is laid back, so I received much needed relaxation by leaving my stress at home. Oh, the best part? I came home with a nice pocket full of cash.

This casino may be small but it has a great atmosphere The place is comfortable, and well taken care of. The machines are fun to play and the dealers are super nice and helpful. Good spot for a fun laid back night out

Hotel: The beds and pillows were not comfortable. AC in the room barely worked. The breakfast is worse than any hotel we have stayed at. No hot items served at all. Once we signed up for the rewards program, staff refused to add the hotel stay to our account. Stating you must book it through the rewards app for any credit. Recommend saving your money for the casino and staying at any other hotel down the road. There was a super friendly staff member cleaning the lobby on our way out, seriously the only friendly encounter in the hotel area! She was great! Casino: No alcohol allowed in the casino, have to stay in their bar with drinks. AC not working toward the back of the casino so it was really hot in some areas. Staff was very friendly and helpful through out.

The past couple of times within 6 months has been horrible. The a/c in the casino was not working properly at both visits 1 month apart. I asked an employee why it was so hot and was told the management was waiting on bids. The self serve soda fountain was out of order. And the other 2 soda fountains were out of ice. It was so hot and smoky in the casino that I just went to my room. The room smelled of raw sewage. The bathtub had hair in it and the floor was sticky. I will not be back until the issues at this casino are fixed. It has to be the worst casino and hotel in the area.

This was a disappointing experience...if I could do negative stars I would. If you do not live in Hobbs and are a regular to the establishment get ready to be treated like you do NOT belong there. I will start by saying the Hotel staff were AMAZING! They were very accommodating and welcoming. However the Casino/Bar side was very UNWELCOMING...RUDE and basically made it an experience from HELL. They lost hundreds of dollars from us over $15...they were very harassing and made me feel so uncomfortable. I was in tears...discrimination doesn't even do justice to how we were treated. So BEWARE if you are an out of towner!!!! This will not be my only complaint...but it will be a way to warn others.

My sister and myself was at the Casino today and in our 71 and 73 years we have never been treated so rudely and discriminated against than today we have been going to Zia Park Casino since it's opening. We were playing slots side by side my sister had to go to the restroom and wanted me to save her machine while she went to the restroom I decided to put 100.00 in the machine to be sure she could continue playing when she returned 10 or 15 minutes later a casino staff member tapped me and informed me I could not do that so I called her to see how much longer she would take she said she was on her way back, unbeknownst to me someone else was wanting her machine because we were hitting in both machines. I was told later I could have turned the chair down and save it like so me people have done just not played it, we were swarmed by 5 or 6 staff keep in mind this is 2 elderly ladies, We were told after much talking and a review of the video we had to cash out because I was playing 2 machines and we were to leave the Casino and were not welcomed back. Said we were banned from the property. We are pretty sure the staff knew the lady wanting our machines.

Visiting from Korea, driving through Tatum, this place caught my eye. Had to stop and check it out. Designs were unique and quirky. Ended up buying a couple of pieces.

Every time we pass through Tatum, New Mexico we admire the beautiful metal art throughout the town. Intricate designs on street signs, business signs, and metal benches along the main street - all with contemporary and historic meaning. Stunning artwork!

Every Christmas we get out our custom stocking holder that Juan made for us over 22 years ago. It is one of our most treasured Christmas decorations. Juan is an incredibly talented artist.

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful work. A definite stop agin for us. Thank you

This place is a gem. His work is beautiful and the selection is great! There were plenty for either outdoors or indoors. I was so glad they were opened on a Sunday!

Interesting place with eye catching artwork!

Love it here. High point of our trip to visit family in Tatum. Juan does great work.

It's a place that looks beautiful from a distance, but when you get there, it's not. Entrance costs $10 per car, whether you're entering or leaving. The sand is muddy, and the water is still flowing. I don't recommend swimming. If you're going to barbecue, I recommend getting up early. I think it's the only place within a 100-mile radius that the locals have to enjoy.

We went during the week on a Tuesday. It was empty for the most part. Very pleasant and quiet. We picked a shaded picnic area and spent 4 hrs just enjoying the scenery and cool water of Lea lake. It was a 90° day but the breeze was perfect! Amazing geology!

My family and I had a wonderful time camping here! We stayed in a tent at the campground and really enjoyed how spacious it was. We booked a site with electric and water hookups, plus our spot included a picnic table and some nice shade. The restroom and shower facilities were clean and the showers had good pressure and plenty of hot water, which was soothing after a long day outdoors. During our stay, the campground was peaceful, with everyone keeping to themselves and no noisy campers around. The only odd thing was that someone (likely a park employee) decided to use a leaf blower at 5am, circling the park and waking everyone up. That was definitely unexpected! Other than that, the park itself is absolutely beautiful and full of scenic trails, rocky canyons, and great photo opportunities for anyone who loves nature and wildlife. The lakes are clear and refreshing, with designated swimming areas. We also saw park rangers making their rounds, keeping everything in check, which made us feel safe. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend visiting or camping here, especially in the Fall season.

This was a nice, quiet park to stay in while we visited the Roswell area. There is a Camp Host, and Bathrooms were attended to daily. Each site had a standing charcoal grill just outside of a covered picnic table. There was a nice boardwalk across the street, and the lake/ beach were empty (we stayed during the week M-W) Also, there was dispersed camping outside of the Lea Lake Campground, near the Visitor Center. We did not go into the visitor center though! A good place to stay for travelers needing some rest :)

It may have been due to visiting near the end of the season, but the area appeared somewhat run-down. Several buildings had broken windows, and both the restroom and play area were infested with wasps. The highlight of the visit was the beautiful view of the lake framed by striking red cliffs. We also discovered another lake within the park; however, it was mostly dried up and had a noticeable sulfur odor.

Such a fun place to visit. They have a swimming area with paddle boats, picnic tables, nice, clean restrooms, and a really cute pavilion. If your near Roswell I highly recommend visiting

Beautiful place, with clear water and lovely scenery. Watch out for the racoons at night time. Those little buggers ripped open our tent, to try to get our food in the middle of the night. YIKES! 😬

Beautiful grounds with many species of birds, flowers and wildlife. Visitor Center movie is very helpful to ID birds and critters. It was stormy so only stayed near VC. But did walk the Butterfly Trail. Some steps but not too strenuous.

Happened to come across this place headed to mosque del apache and was surprised how neat it was. Gravel road takes you around the loop. Easy to follow. Easy to get the light in your favor for photos. Saw snow geese, sandhill cranes, and hawks. Very active place and the birds make alot of music. Highly recommend 👌

I love this place! Bitter Lakes Wild Life Reserve is beautiful, with great sites and fun easy trails. The whole family will enjoy it and get to see a lot of amazing animals.

A great drive with easy and dog friendly walks. Very helpful volunteers and a nice gift shop. We bought a t shirt as a gift.

This is a hidden gem.in Roswell. Beautifully maintained with a long driving loop with various stops along the route. We saw many different types of birds while we were there. Be sure to.bring your binoculars!

Our old and outdated GPS took us to an entrance that was closed. That’s nobody’s fault, but when we called the number on the sign, we were told we had to backtrack all the way to Roswell, which was ridiculous. We found our own way to the correct entrance, pulled up to the visitor center, but couldn’t go in as there was a large rattlesnake blocking the door. This was the theme of our visit. Every pull off and scenic view was occupied by at least one rattlesnake and a ton of mosquitoes. We couldn’t get out of the car save for one area. I’m guessing this is a time of year thing and we should have done better research but nothing I saw mentioned an abundance of rattlesnakes in early August. At least the visitor center was actually open, whether anyone could get to the doors or not.

What a beautiful natural area! So much peace and quiet and bird life on the waters! This is a great place for a picnic, a hike, or just some meditation time! The visitor center is absolutely stunning inside and out, and the guide is very friendly and helpful. We got to see a resting owl in the eastern viewing area and baby swallows that had left the nest and were waiting for their mom. This isntruly a beautiful quiet place, and we are glad to come here once in a while for nature photography and a nice picnic.

This place has lots of potential. No house beers on tap only guest beers. Might come back if they have their own beers on tap.

It is a great place to come and unwind. I enjoy going with my friends on Thursday taquito night!

No beers brewed in house on the menu

I Highly recommend everybody to this place.

With a city population under 50k I'm impressed Roswell has a Zoo, especially being free. Donations are greatly appreciated! We relocated here 3 weeks ago from another state and have been three times. It's great for toddlers. The animals are not out regularly and it's taken three visits to see all of them. There are also plenty of covered picnic tables and 2 playgrounds however one playground is blocked off. Roswell had extensive flooding October 2024 and several places are still in recovery mode. If you're an out of towner this is a great place to burn some time (15-20 minutes) and if you're new to town it's a nice little outting for little ones.

It's free. Small. But has some fun animals. Only took 2 grown adults about 15 minutes to walk through. Definitely a great way to take some kids out for free entertainment. But consider donating to help keep these animals healthy.

When I got to the parking lot I couldn't see the zoo and they have a big trailer home next to the entrance. I thought you were supposed to go to to get tickets. Finding it empty, I walked into the zoo and found the first couple cages warn out, going a little farther in everything changed. They had it fixed up, remodeled and more changes coming. It's a free zoo looking for donations. As I got more into the zoo the more it was impressive. Lots of people were working, but no one said a word to me. I was the only person touring the zoo which was fine. I was there for about an hour and all of a sudden people started to come in. Meeting many of them I found people to be friendly and personable. I left with a smile on my face and lots of animals and people that greeted me.

Great little small town gem. I recommend visiting. Animals seem well cared for even if the property is run down and they are close to you while viewing.

Absolutely the worst zoo I’ve ever been to. My son was so traumatized it was tragic. The animals are neglected, there’s no shade for them. I didn’t see any water. Every other 4 cages had actual animals to see. It was desolate and no caretakers in sight. They need to shut this place down.

This free zoo is amazing just because it's free.

Very nice place, there should Family events held there, great location beautiful environment and show love for the animals.

By far, this was one of the best art museums I’ve ever been to. It had a great mix of types of art, 20th and 21st century pieces, and subject matters. The woman at the front desk broke down everything about the history of the collection which was appreciated. I am so sad that I live far away and it honestly was the best part of visiting Roswell for me🤠

Fantastic variety of mediums & artists in residency. I enjoyed the gallery but hadn't enough time to see it all. Felt a little rushed to adhere to closing time.

Fantastic museum and what a treat! Something you'd usually expect to have to go to a much larger city to experience. Great variety of contemporary art from both visiting artists and their permanent collection. Having a good endowment also allows it to be free of charge to visit. Definitely worth the stop!

Brilliant, free museum with an interesting piece of art for all. One of the true GEMS of the community, with a vast collection of art from the artist residency program over the past 5 decades. Wow. Don’t miss this while you’re in town. Artist lectures 6 times per year and various other events held here to utilize a perfect gather spot.

The best thing in Roswell. It's a must stop, must see and one of the best museums I've ever been to.

What an inspiring museum! Every piece here just oozes with raw contemporary art talent and gives the viewer a peek into the current flow of the artistic mindset. Surprising mediums and unexpected topics greet visitors around every corner. Do not miss the golf bags ... but seriously EVERY piece is inspiring! The art rotates regularly, so there is always something new to see. We try to visit this museum every month or so in order to see all that they bring to our town! They not only showcase the works of their RAIR resident artists, but they also host other creative groups and events as well. I have said it before and will say it again: this is one of the most inspiring museums that I've visited. It truly is a jewel in our town.

A great, unexpected museum for a small town. Attended a talk which was of a caliber that would stand up in any, I mean ANY city. I really like the landscape paintings, Anderson a unique artist. Go ahead, spend some time here skip all the alien jazz.

So fun! Great for all ages. Great for photo ops. Friendly staff and super cute gift shop. Very reasonably priced. You get a glow in the dark bracelet with ticket purchase. Definitely recommend!

This is a fun and unique spot for families. The blacklight and alien-themed walking adventure offers an enjoyable and engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

It’s a fun little experience to enjoy! Pets are welcomed! And you can redo the walk as many times as you’d like which is great for younger kids! Inexpensive 6$ per person and with your purchase you get a discount at another place which is cool too!

Was recommended to stop in here by a friend, and I got to say it’s a pretty cool spot. Definitely something you should check out while in town. Great price for a fun interactive experience. Nice little gift shop as well. The owner also seems very dedicated to the job and takes care in his business. They also offer discounts for military and I believe first responders but not sure on that one. Definitely worth your time to visit

Great spot! It’s nice and cheap and a good walkthrough and see some wild sights you feel like you are on a different planet.

Visited on our way back to Texas! Alot of artistry and time taken to create an awesome experience. Depth perception and blacklighting gave the spacewalk a great experience! Be sure to visit the Space Toy Museum afterwards!!

I'm traveling across the country from Oklahoma and had to stop in Roswell to check out the alien scene. This place was insane! Almost like an alien themed haunted house. I love it so much I went through twice! Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

Come to get your photo with Aliens! It’s free from the Visitors Center. They will also give you a map of alien spots to visit around Roswell. If you are into the Alien story this is a great place to come. The actual site of the landing is actual quite far away from Roswell and not open to the public.

The staff were helpful and they did recommended a lot of great places to check out. Always fun to stop by a visitor center in a new town. They have some souvenirs of roswell.

Nice little spot in downtown. You can get some good information about the surrounding area. Even get your picture taken with some aliens!

The woman who worked there was friendly. The visitor center has a camera system that can take photos of visitors posting with the alien manakins. The photos can be printed out and emailed for free.

They were really nice and the bathroom pretty clean. We bought a lot of souvenirs there and they were very informative about the town. I would recommend going in there if this is your first time.

I opened the door, looked in and left. Roswell looks like a great place. The to and from Roswell is tedious.

Great visitors center- it’s a must stop! They have the best souvenirs, nicest employees and coldest air conditioning in town.

This was a fantastic place to learn about aliens and the history of Roswell. I especially enjoyed the museum’s library wing, which is filled with fascinating alien-related materials as well as historical archives from the region. The main exhibit area was equally impressive, offering an engaging and extensive collection of displays that bring Roswell’s unique history to life.

Visitor Guide: What to Expect at the Roswell UFO Museum If you're planning a trip to the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico, especially because of the legendary 1947 Roswell Incident, it’s worth going in with the right expectations. Much like the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, this is more about myth, inspiration, and lore than hard evidence or high-tech immersion. Let’s start with the basics. The museum has relocated in recent years, and the signage makes it easy to find. Admission is inexpensive, the facility is clean, and everything is easy to navigate on foot. But rather than a traditional museum with interactive exhibits, the experience leans more toward an archive-style presentation with static displays and research materials. About a third of the exhibits focus on the Roswell crash itself, though much of that section is filled with photocopied documents, legal affidavits, newspaper clippings, and personal statements. These are interesting from a historical perspective, but they can also be a bit confusing or inconsistent. For example, one account described an egg-shaped craft on a military truck, while another mentioned four alien beings instead of the commonly reported three. These contradictions are thought-provoking, but they may leave you uncertain rather than enlightened. The museum’s standout feature is its library. For serious UFO researchers or long-time enthusiasts, it’s a goldmine, offering thousands of books, magazines, and original articles. If you’ve got time and curiosity, you could spend days here. But if you’re just a casual visitor looking for a dramatic retelling or visual recreation of the Roswell incident, this may feel underwhelming. That brings us to what’s missing. There’s a crash simulation video reenactment, but it’s not of the 1947 Roswell crash. You obviously won’t find any original debris or declassified documents, only replicas and interpretive summaries. Interactive exhibits are minimal, and while there are a few side rooms with additional content, most of it is modest in scope. Roswell itself is quite isolated, with very little else to do in the area. The museum can be fully explored in two to three hours, and for many visitors, a half-day is more than enough. If seeing it is a lifelong curiosity or bucket-list item, it’s worth the drive. But don’t expect a sprawling entertainment complex. A side note: The front desk staff mentioned to my wife and I that the actual crash site was once open to visitors, but access has been revoked due to repeated issues with disrespectful tourists. Today, it’s just a quiet ranch with no public entry. In the end, I’d rate the museum three out of five stars. One star off because I hoped for a deeper focus on the Roswell crash itself, and another due to the location’s remoteness and lack of surrounding attractions. Final thought: If you’re passionate about UFO history and love digging into primary sources, this place has real value. But if you’re chasing a cinematic experience or looking for definitive answers, you may leave with more questions than when you arrived. Either way, safe travels, and keep an open mind.

This is such a fun place to visit whether you are a believer in UFOs or a skeptic. There are so many displays & pictures to read about, so you can make up tour own mind based upon the information provided. You can spend anywhere from a couple hours to all day. Would highly recommend & would happily return.

Fun museum to wander thru! A lot to see & read. There is also a 25 minute video. Good price for admission.

It was great to get to this museum. It is small and easily navigable. Lots of photos and reading, some video, on display, done on a timeline- more of a historical recount of significant events and people, very informative for newbies. My favorite part of the museum was the back wall which displays a quote by Stan Friedman. The gift shop has something for everyone! Parking is easy, the museum has two lots one right next to the building, the other is directly across the street. This really is a must see for anyone interested in the topic. It will take a leisurely one hour to get through it, if you are intent on reading all parts of the exhibit, you will need more time. The museum is located right in the heart of the Main Street of Roswell close to other attractions and restaurants. It is an easy walk in any direction to see other things on your check list.

This was a walk on your own museum tour. They have every alien ufo encounter documented in binders. You learn as much as you read for yourself! They do allow pets on the tour which is so helpful when traveling with fur buddy’s!!!

We always look for fun, unconventional attractions in our travels and this museum certainly fit the bill. Doesn't matter if you're a believer or skeptic it's a nice place to visit. There are some cornball displays that will amuse you, and some more serious displays that just might leave you questioning some things. A real highlight of our trip and definitely recommended

If you are going to this museum for primarily extraterrestrial related exhibits than you should really save your time and money. Now that is not to say that this museum was a waste of time. The museum was very clean and had excellent exhibits. There were a number of exhibits regarding Native Americans, weapons and the first rockets ever launched by the United States. There is also a very exciting planetary laser show in the auditorium at the museums entrance. The show is held several times a day at set times that you will be informed of at the front desk. There is also a fair amount of interesting art that is on display there. Roswell sure had a lot of extraterrestrial paraphernalia in the town but things like this museum teach you little more about the town. I believe you and your family will have a fun time navigating the exhibits.

This was not the UFO museum, but it was SO much better. So happy we stayed to look around because it was such a well-built museum. Roswell has such a rich and beautiful history and it was so nice to see it preserved here. Please visit this museum if you're in town!

I honestly had no clue what to expect. I just drove to the closest place of interest that my hotel pointed me to. I had fun, it was a bit like a maze and the lady in the gift shop was wonderful to talk to and a wealth of neat facts about the different resident artist. I enjoy history and they had 2 interesting history areas, one on the American west and the other on Robert Goddard. Some of the themed installation were truly imaginative. Would love to come back for the next theme.

Stunning museum, way more stuff on show then I ever thought. Probably one of the best small town museums I've ever been to, totally worth the entry fee and an hour to walk around in the air conditioning. Huge exhibits to art, science and history. Rocketry room donated by the Goddard's was a fascinating look at the early days of rocket science in America. All sorts of interesting details of the tools and equipment used. Huge number of historical artifacts as well, from ancient New Mexico history, to early guns and weapons used in a range of conflicts, even a couple of suites of armor! Staff was helpful and kind, entire place was clean and cool.

We spent about an hour and a half here. I wouldn't expect spending anymore time than that. Had some interesting displays and the kids thought about half of them were interesting. Had American west historical stuff along with rocketry history with Robert Goddard and some native American cultural stuff. Worth checking out if you have an hour or so to spend.

The Roswell Museum was founded in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and opened in late 1937 . This magnificent museum exhibits the art and cultural history of the American Southwest, and also houses a very realistic reproduction of the laboratory or Robert H. Goddard of Worcester, Massachusetts, an early rocketry pioneer. In addition, the museum includes an advanced planetarium and an artist-in-residence program.

Awesome art and we did a show at the planetarium...me and my wife were only two people in there. It was sad because the presentation put on was awesome! Can't believe more people don't go! The guy who did our viewing was great and really knowledgeable!

One of the nicest restaurants/wineries in town. We came during the lunch. They provided a parking lot, but when we got there only 1 spot left. As for the town's theme, an alien statue welcomes you at the door. We seated quickly and live music was going on. Moderate crowd and noise were there. We seated one of the high tables by the wines. I got a bowl of soup of the day and a half sandwich; number 7 (turkey with chipotle puree and red onion). and also got a wine flight. The soup was good it had pork and chickpeas. Cooked perfectly fine, and had fewer pieces of pork but still good. The flavor had a good balance. I enjoyed it. About the sandwich; even though I ordered a half, I thought it was going to be a little bigger than what they served. It finished in 2-3 bites. Good for a kid. At least it had a good amount of turkey for a small bite. About the wine flight; since I had not tried any of their wines before, I just asked for something red but not sweet or super sweet. The flight came with 3 wines. Only one of them was enjoyable for my taste. And, one of them was super sweet, it tasted like a German hot wine but not hot. My husband got a burger with mushrooms and a beer flight. The burger was good. As for the beer, we weren't able to pick. It was whatever was on draft. Some of them were good, the others were bitter. It was my birthday, so we wanted to try one of their desserts as well. Went with the raspberry cheesecake. It was a good touch, not overly sweet. They put a candle. Cute. But no clean utensils for the dessert. As for service; our server was nice, but seemed like running around a lot, passing around the tables with nothing. We had to draw attention a few times. And, definitely, no one took off the empty plates from the table. The table was already small with plates, flights, and water glasses even for 2 people, once the dessert came we had to put the plates together. My husband even asked if she could remove them, she said in a second but those were there until we left. Same with the bill; we asked for the bill. It came, we put on our credit card and waited, waited and waited. I could ask for another flight while waiting. Anyway, we were so over with it, and collected all the cash on us to pay the bill & tip. It wasn't like only one server working thing. Even so, if a server brings something to any table, should take a dirty one from any table while going back to the kitchen. This is time management and saving the trip.

This place is not well known, but it has a cool atmosphere, great live music on certain days, and really good food. I believe they have the best cooks in town. I haven't had a meal that I haven't enjoyed. My server Danielle was awesome and was very attentive to my needs and always checked in on me. Great experience!

This place exceeded expectations for sure. The green chile burger was phenomenal. Huge juicy patty. Flavorful chiles. Perfectly crisp bacon. Really good. Alien IPA also better than expected.

Delightful find!! We shared Beef Wellington bites...very tasty! Our Charcuterie Board was delish with a good mix. Drinks and wine were perfect! Friendly Staff and live music! Try it...you'll enjoy!!

What a great place. Traveling from FL and Geri was our amazing hostess. Recommend the Dos Equis “dressed” and the berry cider. LOVED the Caesar salad and the pumpkin butter board. Highly recommend

We hosted a bridal shower here for my niece at the winery and besides the exceptional hospitality Adele was an amazing host she took care of everything! Highly recommend the Winery for any occasion and if you have the opportunity to have Adele you will not be disappointed!

This is just off the beaten path in Roswell and is the nicest restaurant we found while there. The staff is outstanding, very helpful and informative about the wine they make and about the menu. We went for lunch and had a lovely time, we were never hurried as we ordered an hors d'oeuvre, entrees and finally dessert. We took our time to dine, it was a treat. Food is excellent, comes out hot and beautifully presented. Our server was delightful and patient with our questions about the wine. We sampled several ones and then ordered 3 different flights. We sampled quite an assortment of their wines. I highly recommend the white wines over the reds. The Pinot Grigio and the Cabernet Blanc were dry, light bodied whites, served chilled, nice for a hot summer day.

Husband and I stopped here just to switch drivers and decided to go in and get a drink….best decision ever!!! Got a tour of the place from Brenda, and then got to sample the green chicken enchilada soup 🤯🤤 it was amazing!!! We then found out the had rooms available and a great steak dinner! So we decided to stay, room is huge!! So clean and beautifully decorated. We then had dinner, ribeye steak and chicken fried steak….both were so delicious! Steak was tender and flavorful! And the cheesecake 🤌🏽 We definitely plan on going back!! Thank you for your amazing hospitality Mike and Brenda!!

If you really enjoy history about the Lincoln County War and ask about the hangman’s tree. Stop and visit with the staff. That is just a tip of the history of the place. Plus enjoy the great steaks that is from local ranches. They have a great ghost story too.

What an amazing restaurant! The food was delicious, the service excellent and the atmosphere unforgettable. The owners gave us a tour of the historic building and shared some great stories with us. Well worth a stop if you are in the area.

Haven't stopped by here in years, but did this last Sunday. The little shop didn't have much in it, they're doing some renovations, but I found an awesome cup to buy. Met Brenda and Mike ... awesome visiting with you! Enjoyed hearing the history on Tinnie. We will be back.

My husband always tells me I should open a restaurant, and I tell him it's too much work. Well, tonight we ate at this gem of a place that has great food and tasted just like my cooking. They are extremely friendly too, Chef Daniel even came out and sat with us a bit. He ended up showing us a room they rent out. We were just passing through, and wish we hadn't already made reservations for the night an hour away. The room was amazing. We will definately come this direction and stay here during our next trip.

We stayed night on our journey to areas. Owner Brenda & staff fantastic! Beautiful venue. *2nd STAY EASTER 2023: Stayed in King Suite was beautiful, large, wonderful stay. Extremely friendly staff, we thank Daniel for going the Extra Mile for us! I recommend this Venue to all!

With a tour by Casey J. Conlee, General Manager, our Tinnie Silver Dollar experience was complete. My wife and I came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and stayed in one of the two rooms, easily available on Airbnb. We had a lovely dinner by the fireplace Saturday night, and enjoyed Sunday brunch with the same caring staff. The Tinnie Silver Dollar General Store is a delight, and astonishing to know it was the old stables in the original two buildings. This is by far the most interesting place to stay and enjoy incredible hospitality between Roswell and Ruidoso.

Locally made jams and other stuff is available. It was a fun, calm spot to stretch your legs during a long drive.

We happen to find this cute little zoo/ ranch on our way to Arizona. This is a diamond in New Mexico. Their little stand has all homemade jellies honeys. What can I say about this place? It is a true find and treasure, especially for families. What I liked about this place most is that they allow you to trout fish and you don't have to have a license. The kids can come and look at all the animals and walk around the ponds which are absolutely beautiful. The people are just so nice Pam. I got to meet her and her lovely daughter and husband. This truly is just a cute family I understand. Just trying to bring joy to everybody else. Do yourself a favor come on by and support this local family and ranch. I will definitely be coming back through! And what can I say about that amazing cherry cider? Get a dozen of them. It's worth it.

Sweet stop! A farm stand with local and homemade goodies alongside national brand snacks and beverages. Some gifts and toys to purchase to help occupy the kids on a long car ride. A variety of animals to view and interact with and friendly folks to chat with. Small but clean bathrooms by the camels were worth the snack purchase to support the local small business. Way better than any gas station rest stop for sure!

Great to stop in and get something cold to drink real quick, and if you're a paying customer, they'll let you use the restroom. Bonus points because the restroom is right next to the giant camel animal in a pen. Also the gate squeaks like something out of a horror movie, and I love that quite a bit

Came here with my sister and her family (they recommended this as a great place for us to spend time). Had a blast ! They have Goats to feed, a Zebra, even rainbow trout! Prices are very reasonable too for the feed bag. Shop has all local stuff and the staff are very friendly. Very nice place to sit down and relax too. Right off the US 82 highway between Artesia and Cloudcroft. Very responsive on the phone + Google Maps messaging.

It's simple but sweet. The trout look so pretty in the ponds, and feeding them is a fun frenzy!!! Unfortunately, the other animals can't be out like they used to be, but oh well!!! They had sooo many new baby animals it was the cutest!! I had the best stop right before our stop in Cloudcroft for lunch. Show Runyan Ranch some love and enjoy the smile!!

While driving through New Mexico we came across this small petting zoo along the side of the road. The whole family had a blast petting and feeding the animals. The selection of animals was quite larger than just the expected goats! There is a small gift shop with food goodies and souvenirs. Definitely a great little stop along the road trip! The animals were all just too sweet and adorable!

Hang out in the old Ice Cave where Billy the Kid himself used to hang out… SAY LESS! This place has amazing vibes, knowledgeable staff, and great gifts. Oh yeah it’s also a Dispensary/Consumption lounge. All around one of the coolest places to see in New Mexico! It’s a MUST visit cavern full of history, games, and cool sights!

This place is amazing! Staff is awesome! You can chill and watch fish even. Definitely recommend a stop to weed world!

Coolest dispensary we’ve ever been to!! The actual dispensary building is in the back to the right after you drive in the entrance, it’s actually built into a cave in the side of the mountain. Very friendly and helpful staff. The lounge in the back is a HUGE cave, there are convenient trays around and so many interesting things to look at and do. Lots of aliens. They have tons of games in there to play. It would be so much fun to bring a group of friends there and spend some more time. Really glad we stopped by!

What an absolute vibe! This place has it all for the 21+ dispensary and disc golf loving crowd. Fox cave is a former tourist spot of historical significance, rife with local legend. Now it's a dispensary with a great selection, offering something for everyone, including wall to wall choices of 420 themed gifts and novelties. Step behind the curtains and you've entered a smoking lounge that you'd think was an extention of Meow Wolf. Complete with an arcade and tv's, you could easily relax solo or with a group. Colorful and ecentric offering eye-popping fun this space is perfect for pregame partaking, before hitting the 9-hole disc golf fun course. Both the manager and budtender were super friendly and helpful, and the lounge was stocked with any apparatus imaginable to help you enjoy your purchase. The disc golf course is a riot. Bring a mid range, a putter and a smile, it's the putt putt disc course I've always wanted. Complete with fun obstacles and dinosaurs. A little more clean up and maintenance and this little course will be amazing. Didn't bring discs? No problem! There's some available in the store. One last trip to the lounge to cool off and wind down before heading home. Taking it all in, this made for one of the best "roadside" experiences we've had in a very long time. If we were local, this would be our "home" dispensary, no doubt. Thank you Weed World! We'll be back!

Such an amazing unique experience if you have time while traveling through Mexico you definitely have to stop by! Coolest dispensary I've ever been to!

Absolutely surreal. It was closed but had to take some pictures.

This place is Hella sweet..... yall gotta go check it out 21 n older no kids IDs ..... sooo much .... of everything pipes gravity bong ... pre rolls infused prerolls... don't forget to check out the lounge it's a Hella t rip!!! Super cool super chill spot yall!!!

Interesting array of different archtecture thru the ages it was actively being used from 1855. It's been a tuberculosis hospital, POW camp, and of course, a US Calvary fort. Many buildings are open to walk through.

So much history at this one place! The varied uses through the years make a visit very enjoyable. Many of the buildings have fallen into disrepair, but restoration is ongoing and the completed areas are great!

Fort Stanton offers an impressive experience. The visitor center provides ample parking, and the staff are exceptionally helpful, offering a wealth of information and a comprehensive guide map. The resources and accommodations surpass those of many other New Mexico forts. A recommended highlight is the 11-minute film detailing the fort's history. This informative movie reveals that Fort Stanton served as New Mexico's first German internment camp during WWII. (It's worth noting, from personal family history, that another German internment camp existed near Carlsbad, NM.) The fort itself is remarkably well-preserved, featuring brick and rock structures that remained in continuous use until the early 2000s. Three buildings particularly stand out for me: the new hospital, which houses equipment from the 1940s, and the Barracks/Dining hall, so authentically arranged that it transports visitors to the mid-to-late 1800s when the fort functioned as a military post. Finally, The Catholic Chapel is remarkably well-preserved, appearing as if a mass has just concluded. Overall, Fort Stanton Historic Park is an exceptionally worthwhile destination.

We stumbled across this site while looking for a hike. Its a fantastic place that is working hard to save history. We ended up spending almost 3 hours walking around, going into the open buildings, and the visitors center. The museum and visitors center is really well done and the volunteers a wealth of information. Ended up doing the cemetery hike which was lovely. About 2.5 miles long

Very cool place to go check out. A ton of history at this fort. We really enjoyed being able to walk into some of the buildings and see exhibits that took you back in time. The fort does a great job at telling the history, along with pictures and pieces to help with the visual including trying on old uniforms and ringing the church bell. Inside the museum there is a little gift shop and you can watch a 10 minute video telling the history of the fort and the area. $7/person with kids under 16 free. This is definitely worth going to see if you are in the area. Restrooms on site as well with benches scattered throughout the fort.

Great piece of American history. There is a fantastic small museum and then several original buildings to walk through. They are in various stages of reconstruction, with some returned to almost original states, some representing the tuberculosis hospital stage and some still ravaged by time and various construction phases.

An immensely well kept and preserved historic site with original buildings from years past, some that still show the passage of time. Although I arrived late and was unable to do a full tour of the place, it was interesting to see the buildings, the barracks, officers quarters, medical area, etc and felt like you took a leap back in time.

Interesting array of different archtecture thru the ages it was actively being used from 1855. It's been a tuberculosis hospital, POW camp, and of course, a US Calvary fort. Many buildings are open to walk through.

So much history at this one place! The varied uses through the years make a visit very enjoyable. Many of the buildings have fallen into disrepair, but restoration is ongoing and the completed areas are great!

Fort Stanton offers an impressive experience. The visitor center provides ample parking, and the staff are exceptionally helpful, offering a wealth of information and a comprehensive guide map. The resources and accommodations surpass those of many other New Mexico forts. A recommended highlight is the 11-minute film detailing the fort's history. This informative movie reveals that Fort Stanton served as New Mexico's first German internment camp during WWII. (It's worth noting, from personal family history, that another German internment camp existed near Carlsbad, NM.) The fort itself is remarkably well-preserved, featuring brick and rock structures that remained in continuous use until the early 2000s. Three buildings particularly stand out for me: the new hospital, which houses equipment from the 1940s, and the Barracks/Dining hall, so authentically arranged that it transports visitors to the mid-to-late 1800s when the fort functioned as a military post. Finally, The Catholic Chapel is remarkably well-preserved, appearing as if a mass has just concluded. Overall, Fort Stanton Historic Park is an exceptionally worthwhile destination.

We stumbled across this site while looking for a hike. Its a fantastic place that is working hard to save history. We ended up spending almost 3 hours walking around, going into the open buildings, and the visitors center. The museum and visitors center is really well done and the volunteers a wealth of information. Ended up doing the cemetery hike which was lovely. About 2.5 miles long

Very cool place to go check out. A ton of history at this fort. We really enjoyed being able to walk into some of the buildings and see exhibits that took you back in time. The fort does a great job at telling the history, along with pictures and pieces to help with the visual including trying on old uniforms and ringing the church bell. Inside the museum there is a little gift shop and you can watch a 10 minute video telling the history of the fort and the area. $7/person with kids under 16 free. This is definitely worth going to see if you are in the area. Restrooms on site as well with benches scattered throughout the fort.

Great piece of American history. There is a fantastic small museum and then several original buildings to walk through. They are in various stages of reconstruction, with some returned to almost original states, some representing the tuberculosis hospital stage and some still ravaged by time and various construction phases.

An immensely well kept and preserved historic site with original buildings from years past, some that still show the passage of time. Although I arrived late and was unable to do a full tour of the place, it was interesting to see the buildings, the barracks, officers quarters, medical area, etc and felt like you took a leap back in time.

This place is a true gem! The owner and her sons and maverick made the experience even better! We waited for a long time for them to rebuild after the floods and we couldn’t be happier that they were able to finally reopen! Definitely visit and support this wonderful business. You’ll undoubtedly have an awesome experience, make lots of memories and leave with the best dinner! 10 stars from us!! ⭐️ See you all Again soon!

If you are looking for a place to guarantee catch this is it! The fish bite immediately. What I thought would take hours to do, took less than an hour to catch 15 fish. You have to pay for everything you catch, so be mindful of that. My son could have stayed there all day, but my pocket book wouldn’t allow that. It’s .85 per inch. I would say on average most of the fish we pulled out were around 12”, some larger some smaller… I personally was estimating around $10/fish. If you pay cash, there is a discount. My boys enjoyed themselves and that’s all that mattered to us.

The staff here are super friendly and knowledgeable about the fish and fishing. My toddlers loved catching their first fish here. One of the best kid activities to do in southern New Mexico for sure and their prices were not crazy it was $4 for our group and then .90+- per each inch of fish we caught, we caught a 13,12, and 11 Rainbow Trout 🌈 now time to eat them!

Great lil family owned spot! Stacy was super nice and it was easy fishing! Kudos to her family because they even cleaned our fish for us. Lost a star due to the highway noise. The spots were super close but everyone was really nice. Great place for first timers!

The wife and I went out on our first trip in our new camper and the experience was awesome the hole park was clean and beautiful and so quiet if you are looking for a quiet and quick place to enjoy some freedom this is the spot. The fish were caught fast and were nice and fat the owner was so nice and welcoming. Bathrooms and showers available 24/7 and are nice and clean . We are already looking forward into going back thank you 🙏

Been here less than 24 hours and I enjoyed every moment. If you like club med type RV parks like midtown or slow play that controls everything you do like and hoa, then don't come here. Here you relax and focus on life and take care of business. Other campgrounds in Ruidoso are run like a concentration camp. Seriously. Seeping Springs RV is the best place for those who want to rent month to month and love life to the fullest🌈

My mother had never fished. So what better way to make her experience worth it. She had so much fun and it was a guarantee catch. As soon as you threw your line in you got a bite. They even cleaned and gutted them for us. Even gave a us a print out of recipe suggestions.

This was an interesting side trip for us when we were in Ruidoso. So much info stuffed into such a small package! Museum for Smokey and how fighting wildfire has evolved over the years and a gift shop full of a private memorabilia collection that shows the history and evolution of Smokey through the years. I highly recommend if you are in the area!

What a museum and gift shop! Smokey the Bear has been memorialized in such a special way. The history here and his story is amazing and will luckily live on in our hearts forever. The museum is a must. Then you exit out into the gardens. Beautiful and also contain his burial site. After strolling through the gardens you exit out to the nearby gift shop. Amazing memorabilia and special gifts are available to purchase. Nat was waiting patiently. Her knowledge and love for both Smokey and the town was impressive. This is a must stop for all ages.

The store keep was so sweet! Very knowledgeable about Hot Foot Teddy. Cute little gift shop. Not tons of stuff, but has tshirts and little trinkets and teddy bears for kids. Convenient location.

Great gift shop with some memorabilia. The young man working was very helpful. Pointed out some items we would have overlooked. It's overwhelming all of the cool old Smokey Bear items.

Super cute and worth stopping. If you have fun memories of our dear little smoky the bear then this is a must stop for you. It's not on the way and it's not convenient but also the drive through that area is pretty beautiful. Lots of cool exhibits and items for sale as well. Also grounds with exhibits outside.

Such a wonderful gem! Has the history of Smokey the bear with indoor and outdoor exhibits. A hispanic woman working today was super friendly and knowledgeable. She gave me good information on the park and surrounding areas. A must see.

This was a wonderful and very sweet stop on my trip. It's right on the 2-lane highway in a cute little town. The OG real life Smokey was born in the Capitan Mountains. After the rangers rescued him and fixed up his little burned bear paws, he lived in the zoo in Washington DC so people from all over could visit him. After his death, Smokey's body was flown home and this is his final resting place. The museum and gift shop is filled with incredible memorabilia. There is a ton of information and a short film about the Forestry's prior campaigns and how the idea of Smokey the Bear started, then how the real bear cub became the very effective mascot for prevention of forest fire. A neat bit about the gift shop is that it's made from reclaimed wood from the forest where Smokey was rescued. For $2 to enter the museum, it's definitely worth it to honor and learn more about the little bear that saved our forests.