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I love UFO's, and town is trying to expand horizons
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The town needs more investors into the area (aliens?)
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Nice to say you've been there, but meh. Pass the ketchup.
A Serious Art Center in this city - not on UFO's
jumpingnorman Says: Yes, Roswell is not just about UFO's! There's a really serious Museum, also known as the RMAC, which has very serious artists, being awarded Subsequent Accreditation from the American Association of Museums. This means that RMAC has a seal of approval that brings national...
See the Famous Alien Autopsy Dummy!
jumpingnorman Says: Am I the one millionth person to see this dummy? Am I? Am I?Sorry, but I was tooooo late. The one-millionth visitor person passed through these doors in the Summer of 2001 since the Museum opened for visitors in the Fall of 1992 - that means an amazing average of 150,000...
Do UFO/Alien Research at Roswell Library!
jumpingnorman Says: After going through the UFO and Alien Exhibits at the International UFO Museum, go to the left side before you go the exit and you will find the LIBRARY.This is open to the public and kids, specially...there still are some stuffed aliens and exhibits in the library,...
There will be new UFO Museum in the future!!!
jumpingnorman Says: So, finally we have arrived here after watching too many documentaries on the Roswell crash!The mission statement of the MUseum is to inform the public about what has come to be known as "The Roswell Incident". They have made this non-profit organization 501 (c) (3) in 1991...
jumpingnorman Says: Driving through the main road of Roswell, you won’t miss this little Plaza called the Roswell Pioneer Plaza. It is right across from the courthouse – the 1911 Chaves County Courthouse east of it. The Chaves Courthouse has a nice architecture categorized as that of the...
toonsarah Says: If you want a break from photographing the aliens, the central Pioneer Plaza is a pleasant place to hang out for a while. At its centre is this attractive sculpture, entitled “Cattle King of the Pecos”. It shows John Simpson Chisum, a cattle baron who owned a ranch (South...
toonsarah Says: In June 1947 a local man, "Mac" Brazel, found some odd-looking debris on a ranch some 30 miles north of the town. Early official press releases referred to a “flying disc”, although these were quickly counteracted by reports identifying it as a weather balloon. The incident...
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Farley's: Big interior, nice decor, food for hungry
jumpingnorman Says: We already saw the UFO Museum and the art galleries in Roswell. So, we decided it was time for some lunch! We were driving on the main street and saw the usual fast-food eats, but we wanted something different…so we saw this nice looking big restaurant with a sign with a...
Not of this World: Internet Cafe in front of UFO Museum
jumpingnorman Says: So, just cross the street and have a snack at this nicely named Cafe -- Not of this World. But actually, the place is more for just taking snacks and probably buying some souvenirs, rather than for learning more about UFO. They have muffins, pastries and sandwiches.You could...
toonsarah Says: Farleys was directly across the road from our motel, the Days Inn, and had been recommended here on VT (thank you jumpingnorman). So we crossed the road (carefully – it’s a very busy one) on the evening of our stay and checked it out. We liked what we saw – a lively...
Red Onion Restaurant: Breakfast---don't miss it!
leannaaker Says: This is not someplace a tourist would walk into just from looking at the outside, but man, was the food outstanding, and the service efficient and pleasant. The "South of the Border" was a spicy breakfast of eggs, chorrizo, fried tortilla strips, and (by option) green chili...
Bars and Pubs: A day by day nitelife guide
lil_birdy21 Says: Here is to better assist those who are looking for, or are visiting and looking for something to do for the nite owls out there! *most bars do not require cover charge*Monday: "Monday Movie"... movie at Galaxy 8 Theatre is $2. Listen to 1020AM to find out which movie is ...
Farley's: Farleys Fun Food and Pub
leafmcgowan Says: A clever commercial bar and probably the only real non-country festival atmosphere for night life in Roswell. New arrival to the city ... Farley's has fun for all. Chained to Las Cruces and Riodoso, continuity is spreading through southern New Mexico with outlets of fun. A...
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The International UFO Museum does have a gift shop which does sell everything from little UFO trinkets to shirts and caps...it is located across from the library. If you are into it, you can even buy UFO earring!
There are also some educational maerials on UFO stuff being sold such as books and videos. The earnings from the museum probably go to the museum maintenance and management fund, and remember that since it has been incorporated in September 27, 1991, the museum has been considered a non-profit organization.
The world has become hungry for UFO facts, and Walter Haut got together with Glenn Dennis to start the foundation for the UFO Museum. In the Summer of 2001, the one-millionth visitor passed through the museum!
What to buy: UFO and Alien paraphernalia
Written Apr 26, 2009
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Other than the UFO Museum and the Art Center, I looked at my GPS for any other nearby UFO encounters and I did see UFO Enigma and UFO City --- I did drive about 5 miles to both of those locations but they did not exist! It was just plain grassland! So be weary of sites on your GPS as the UFO’s/aliens might have gotten them already…
Or maybe those other UFO sites have already closed down and moved business somewhere...
The outskirts of the city of Roswell along Freeway 285 is really practically empty except for some residential looking little ranches. So, the things to do are mostly concentrated in the city itself. There’s no paucity of restaurants and fast food abound from Wendy’s, to Arby’s and McDonalds….and even an Applebee’s!
Written Apr 24, 2009
UFO Mueseum -- Not all it's cracked up to be!
Goliad Says: Unless you are really into UFO's, this is a big waste of your time and money. It is mainly reading news articles, letters, etc. If you were to read all the things they have on the walls, you would be in here for a couple of hours. But there is nothing to look at. The...
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If travelling in the winter, a lightweight jacket should suffice if travelling south of I-40. If travelling north of I-40, or in the mountains, a heavier jacket may be required. In the summer, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops and such are the norm. A swimsuit will also be handy as most hotels have swimming pools. If travelling to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Ruidoso, you'll notice that people are dressed a little trendier than in other towns througout the state.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen is a must!! If travelling to remote places you'll also need bug repellent for the early evening.
Photo Equipment: Make sure to bring your camera to remember some of the beautiful and uncomparable vistas.
Written Feb 6, 2008
heitzenrater Says: At the northern end of the Chihuahuan Desert lies a mountain ringed valley called the Tularosa Basin. Rising from the heart of this basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have...
leafmcgowan Says: Located on the outskirts of every road exiting Roswell, New Mexico are pairs of missle silos. Some have been purchased and developed by private citizens as residences, while others have been taken over by local farmers/ranchers/oil drillers. Some might still be unclaimed by...
toonsarah Says: Whatever the truth about the 1947 Roswell Incident, one thing is certain – today, Roswell is a town obsessed.It’s impossible to spend any time here without encountering a large number of aliens – they are everywhere! In shop window displays, on lamp-posts – the local...
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Jumping Around Roswell! The Aliens Have Landed!
The first time I saw the UFO Museum in Roswell, I was thinking it should have a better façade. The parking is at the side of the building and museum is at the main road itself, with fast cars passing...
Roswell would be a totally unremarkable town were it not for a single event – an event that quite possibly didn’t even happen. In June 1947 a local man found some odd-looking debris on a ranch some...
Most of the town of Roswell appears to be living of the UFO Phenomena. Even the lampposts are made up to resemble aliens.
Roswell was one of the most pleasant surprises of my trip. I came with the intention of visiting a UFO museum but was shocked by the wide variety of other activities for a city of just 50,000...
Roswell, NM is such a crazy little town. I lived in Roswell from 1978-1997. Growing up in Roswell was an experience. A very dull one, but an experience none-the-less. Not much has changed since...
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