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Attractions and Activities
Few attractions and activities in Roswell are designed specifically for children and
teens, but many can interest and delight properly guided youngsters—and
most are FREE.
Key: P = Preschool age children, E = Elementary school age children, T =
Teens.
Outdoor Activities and Attractions for Children and Teens
Playground equipment (swings, jungle gyms, etc.): P, E, T.
Cahoon Park, Poe Corn Park, Enchanted Lands Park, Melendez Park,
plus a few other small parks scattered throughout Roswell.
Spring River Park and Zoo: P, E, T. The best place in Roswell to
take kids! Fishing Pond (children under 12 only; bring your own rod, tackle,
and bait), picnic tables, grills, playground equipment, animals; ride
the miniature train and the antique carousel in summer and on spring and
fall weekends; feed the geese (bring bread or wild bird seed) in winter.
Cielo Grande: P, E, T. Play structure, soccer fields, walking
track, small skateboard park, Unity Center with pool tables for teens.
New Mexico Military Institute: P, E, T. Spacious lawns, walkways,
plazas, statues, interesting architecture, small rock garden, Godfrey
Athletic Center (pool, gyms, tennis and racquetball), occasional
parades, Military Museum of sorts, information for prospective students.
South Park Cemetery: P, E, T. Follow the walking tour brochure to
find interesting grave stones.
Pioneer Plaza: P, E, T. Benches for sitting, Chisum statue—see
the Jinglebob earmarks?
Spring River Hike and Bike Trail: P, E, T. Hike a small portion
or the whole trail (but then you need to get back to where you started).
Swimming: P, E, T. Cahoon Park, ENMU-R, and
Bottomless Lakes in summer; NMMI Godfrey Athletic Center
year-round.
Tennis: E, T. Free courts in Cahoon Park, and at NMMI
for a fee.
Drag Racing: E, T. Friday and Saturday evenings at Area 51
Dragway during the summer.
High School or NMMI Sports: E, T. Visitors are always welcome.
Bottomless Lakes State Park: P, E, T. Hiking, fishing (bring your
own equipment); swimming, paddle boats, and nature programs in summer.
Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge: P, E, T. Birds (especially
in winter), nature walking trail and nature driving tour, occasional
Ranger-led tours, fishing and hunting in season (bring your own
equipment).
Festivals, Parades: P, E, T. Most festivals have family-friendly
events. The Visitor’s Center has information.
Indoor Activities and Attractions for Children and Teens
UFO Museum: E, T. UFO and Sci-Fi enthusiasts will enjoy it, the
older ones more than the younger ones. All ages will love the Gift Shop!
Souvenir Shops: E, T. Always a hit! Give the kids their own money
and let them comparison shop between stores—they are close enough to
walk back and forth. The Spacewalk at Roswell Space Center and
Hangar 84 at Alien Zone II are fun.
Civic Center Mural: E, T. A game of I Spy keeps children occupied
while adults gather information at the Visitor’s Center, and
helps identify sights to look for in Roswell.
Roswell Museum and Art Center: E, T. Jimenez’ fiberglass
sculptures, other kid-friendly art, interesting Western artifacts, a
Robert Goddard video, a spacesuit and a moon rock, Capitan Mountain in
Peter Hurd’s paintings, a small activities room (behind the Western
exhibit), and another Gift Shop.
Goddard Planetarium: E, T. Occasional planetarium shows,
especially during the UFO Festival.
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art: E, T. Some wild and wacky
art—the school of golf bag fish is a favorite.
Historical Museum: E, T. Kids especially like the old-fashioned
kitchen, and the varied exhibits upstairs (Little League World
Champions, toys, Mariachi music).
Petroleum Building: E, T. The view from the 8th floor is most
interesting if you have already visited some of the places you can spot
from the balcony (WARNING: Hold on to your children!). If your kids need
to burn off some excess energy, let them walk up. Stop in Munchies
before you go up, order their Pizza Special (good—not great—but cheap).
It will be ready when you come down.
Roswell Public Library: P, E, T. A delightful children’s area,
story time and crafts sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the
little ones, free Internet.
Roswell Livestock Auction: P, E, T. Have you ever seen a live
cattle auction? An exciting, glimpse of the real West! Not for the
squeamish. Mondays beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Roswell Livestock and Farm Supply: P, E, T. Shop for a cowboy
hat, then go across the street to the Cowboy Café for a green
chile cheeseburger and a slice of pie.
Peter Piper Pizza: P, E, T. Video and arcade games are a hit with
all ages—as is the pizza.
Bowling: E, T. Town and Country Entertainment Center is
family friendly, especially during the daytime.
Movies: P, E, T. Eight screens, behind the Mall.
Not of This World: T. A gathering spot for teens in the evening,
a “Christian dance club” on Friday nights.
Little Theater, Concerts: E, T. The Visitor’s Center has
schedules of upcoming events.
For more complete information about touring Roswell . . .
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Roswell, NM: The Ten Best FREE Things To Do (Plus a Few More)
Your Brief Travel Guide to Fun in the UFO Capital of the World!
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