Roswell-USAMuseums & Attractions
Roswell-USAWELCOME TO ROSWELL!!
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 White’s 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 O’Keefe, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Rogers Aston Collection. Robert H. Goddard’s 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 - Roswell’s 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 Lakes 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 Roswell’s many fine establishments.
Movie Theaters
Allen Theaters has eight separate movie screens at three
different locations. v 623-9139
Cinema 4 v 4501 North Main Street
(Mall)
Del Norte v 2810 North Main Street
Park Twin v 1717 South Union Street
Skating Rink
Skate-n-Place v 1714 West
Second v 622-1859
Bowling Alley
Town & Country Entertainment Centerv 3905 SE Main
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
Antique
shops:
Byegones v 500 W Second v 622-1995
Edward Kruse v 4506 West Second v 622-5218
Millers Antiques v 107 Pine Lodge
Rd v 622-4862
Monterey Antique Mall v 1400 W 2nd
v 623-3347
Old-Time Medley v 1109 W 2nd
v 622-1151
Rebecca’s Vintage v 127 E 3rd
v 625-0731
Wingfield’s Antiques v Hwy 70 v 622-8069
Wooden Horse v 920 W Mescalero Rd v 622-7397
Alta’s Gift Shop v 1220
North Main Street
Chappie’s Hallmark Hacienda v
314 North Main St.
Chew’s Oriental Gifts v 2513
West Second Street
Coach House Gifts v 4501 North Main
Street (Mall)
Colony House v 1410 South Main
Street
Creatively Yours v 1501 West Second
Street
Esparanza’s Balloons & Gifts v
322 North Main
Finishing Touches v 316 North Main
Street
Gift Pantry v 1310 Southeast Main
Street
Martins Jewelry & Gifts v 4501
North Main (Mall)
Miller-Waldrop Furniture Co. v 2001
South Main
Nuthouse v 419 East Second Street
Paisley Turtle v 123 North Main
Street
Paul’s Emporium v 2005
Southeast Main Street
Roswell Home Furnishings v 117
North Main Street
Specialties of New Mexico v 1010 S
Main Ste 4
Star Child (Alien gift shop) v 108
West First Street
Two Squaws Handcrafted Indian Art v
1109 W 2nd
Tinnie’s Mercantile Store v
412 West Second Street
Wieland’s Yucca Emporium v
3702 West Second St.
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!!
Cloverleaf Mobile Estates v 300
West Linda Vista v 623-5440
Golden Rule Mobile Home & RV Park v
137 McCall Loop v 624-2436
Spring River Estates & RV Park v
1000 East College v 623-8034
Town & Country Mobile Estates v
333 West Brasher Road v 624-1833
Trailer Village Campgrounds v 1706
East Second Street v 623-6040
Bottomless
Lakes National Wildlife Refuge v
12 miles east of Roswell, Hwy 380 v
624-6058