Attractions
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Visit some (or all!) of our local museums!! Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art - Collection of contemporary art works produced by past artists-in-residence. 409 E. College Blvd. Free Admission. Open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone #623-5600 Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico - James Phelps Whites stately home is filled with antiques, artifacts and a changing gallery of historical exhibits. 200 N. Lea Ave. (Corner of Lea & Hwy US 70 West). Free Admission. Open 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Fri., Sat. & Sun. Special tours by appt. International UFO Museum & Research Center - UFO phenomenon exhibits, gift shop and The Alien Caffeine Espresso Bar. 114 N. Main. Free admission. Open 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. # 625-9495 General Douglas L. McBride Museum - Military armament displays and N.M.M.I. memorabilia. New Mexico Military Institute, 101 West College Blvd. Free Admission. Open T-F 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.. Closed all holidays. Educational programs by appt. Phone #624-8220. Roswell Museum & Art Center - Art by Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, Georgia OKeefe, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Rogers Aston Collection. Robert H. Goddards workshop recreated. Gift shop. 100 W. 11th St. Free Admission. Mon. -Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sundays and Holidays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Phone #624-6744. Robert H. Goddard Planetarium - an adjoining wing to the Roswell Museum & Art Center. Open to the public one week per month. Tuesday - Saturday 1:30 p.m., and Friday 7:30 p.m.. General Admission $2; Members $1. Phone #624-6744 UFO Enigma Museum - Roswells oldest UFO museum. UFO Phenomenon displays and gift shop. 6108 South Main. Admission: Adults $1, Children $.50. Mon - Sat 9:30 - 5:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.. Phone #347-2275. Or you might prefer some of our outdoor or athletic activities... Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge - A must for bird watchers !! Also has designated fishing and hunting areas. From North Main Street East on Pine Lodge Road appx. 9 miles. 622-6755 Bottomless Lakes State Park - Swimming, Boating, Fishing & Hiking. Also has an RV Park. 12 miles east on Hwy. 380, then south on NM 409. 624-6058 Cahoon Park Swimming Pool - Largest outdoor pool (540,000 gallons) in Roswell. Nice park setting. Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Adults $1.50, Children 11 & under $ 1.00, group rates available. 1101 West Fourth. 624-6764 New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course 18 hole course. 201 W. 19th. 622-6033. Roswell Racquet Club & Spa - Open to the public for a per day usage fee. Includes an indoor lap pool, 6 racquet ball courts, weight room, aerobics classes, jacuzzis. 200 E. Mescalero. 622-0962 Special Events Division - Roswell Recreation Department - Call to see what concerts or festivals are planned during your stay in Roswell!! 624-6720 Spring River Golf Course - 18 hole golf course. 1612 West Eighth Street. 622-9506. Spring River Hike & Bike Trail - A scenic paved bicycle & jogging/walking trail winding through the Spring River corridor. (It links the Spring River Park and Zoo to the Spring River Golf Course). 1101 W. Fourth Street. Spring River Park & Zoo - Free Admission. Open 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week. Features include a miniature train ride, carousel, and a fishing lake. 1306 East College Roswell also has softball, soccer, volleyball, running, walking, cycling and hiking events. Please call our office at 624-6860 or come by the Convention Center located at 912 North Main for a current schedule. If you want to just stay indoors or go shopping, we can also suggest some of Roswells many fine establishments. Movie Theaters Skating Rink Bowling Alley Unity Center (Teens Youth Center ) Dances, community projects, art workshops, visiting artists, pool tables, video games and much more. v 1500 W College Roswell Adult Center Recreation and education for 18 and older. Dances, classes, bingo, bridge, pool, pinnochle, and many more activities! v 807 N Missouri v 624-6718 Yucca Recreation Center - Ongoing activities year-round! Aerobics to instructional classes, something for everyone. v 500 S Richardson v Call for current activity listings v 624-6719 Roswell Community Little Theatre v for performance and ticket information call 625-1400
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500 W Second v 622-1995 Gift / Specialty ShopsAltas Gift Shop v 1220 North Main Street You might also enjoy shopping at Main Street merchants located in the newly renovated downtown district or visiting the Roswell Mall (4501 North Main). Whatever activities you choose, we want you to enjoy your stay in Roswell and come back soon!! RV ParksCloverleaf Mobile Estates v 300 West Linda Vista v 623-5440 Courtesy Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau
CVB@Roswell-USA.com
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