Perhaps New Mexico’s most famous town, Roswell (located about 205 miles northeast of El Paso), lives up to its otherworldly lore with its unique attractions that really do feel out of this world. Since the crash of a mysterious aircraft in July 1947, locals have insisted it was a UFO, conspiracy theory enthusiasts have insisted it was proof of a larger alien presence on Earth, and many more people have insisted on traveling to Roswell to investigate for themselves. If you are also seeking answers, you might as well start at the International UFO Museum and Research Center. And if you are traveling with kids, you might also want to take them to Spaceport Roswell for a cool virtual reality experience and to BrickTown: Alien Attack for an extensive array of massive yet intricate LEGO® creations.
For those curious to see what else Roswell has to offer beyond the spaceships, stay tuned for updates on the Roswell Museum & Goddard Planetarium and the Walker Aviation Museum as they work to reopen (following a severe storm that caused flooding in October 2024). You might also want to check out the Anderson Museum for Contemporary Art for its wide collection of works by New Mexico artists, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge for a natural oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert, and Bottomless Lakes State Park for 90-foot deep lakes ideal for swimming, paddling, and scuba diving. After all your explorations, make your own landing at Home2 Suites by Hilton near downtown.