Roswell · Chaves County, NM

Arts & Culture in Roswell

Scout analyzed 37 Roswell places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

Places analyzed

37

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Hangar 209

Shopping

Hangar 209

FoodShopping
1 hr visit
Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen

Food & Drink

Los Cerritos Mexican Kitchen

Casual Mexican restaurant serving breakfast, tacos, burritos & seafood, plus burgers, beer & wine.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Roswell UFO Spacewalk

Arts & Culture

Roswell UFO Spacewalk

Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro

Food & Drink

Pasta Cafe Italian Bistro

Low-key eatery offering hearty Italian-American meals with a New Mexican twist, plus a full bar.

Food
1.3 hr visit
La Sierra Mesquite Smoked BBQ

Food & Drink

La Sierra Mesquite Smoked BBQ

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop

Arts & Culture

International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop

Museum featuring exhibits about the Roswell UFO Incident of 1947 along with alien-related art.

ArtsShopping
2 hr visit
Sara's Mediterranean Café & Grill

Food & Drink

Sara's Mediterranean Café & Grill

Food
1.3 hr visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Spring River Zoo

Family

Spring River Zoo

This 34-acre preserve features animals, an antique carousel, a ranching exhibit & a children's area.

Animals
2 hr visit
7 Brew Coffee

Food & Drink

7 Brew Coffee

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Portofino

Food & Drink

Portofino

Laid-back eatery supplying pizza, pasta & other familiar Italian & Italian-American standards.

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

Arts & Culture

The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

A diverse collection of paintings, photos & sculptures with a focus on regional artists & themes.

Arts
2 hr visit
Cattle Baron

Food & Drink

Cattle Baron

Longtime Western-themed restaurant providing steak, seafood & cocktails, with a salad bar & takeout.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cahoon Park

Outdoors

Cahoon Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Invasion Station

Shopping

Invasion Station

Shopping
1 hr visit
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoors

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Huge, mellow wildlife refuge with plenty of rare birds & other animals plus unique landscapes.

OutdoorsAnimals
1.5 hr visit
Texas Roadhouse: Roswell, NM

Food & Drink

Texas Roadhouse: Roswell, NM

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Roswell Visitor Center

Arts & Culture

Roswell Visitor Center

The Valley Cafe

Food & Drink

The Valley Cafe

Food
1.3 hr visit
Pecos Flavors Winery + Bistro

Food & Drink

Pecos Flavors Winery + Bistro

FoodCocktailsShopping
1.5 hr visit
RibCrib BBQ

Food & Drink

RibCrib BBQ

Barbecue chain dishing up ribs, brisket, sandwiches & sides in a laid-back setting.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bottomless Lakes State Park Campground

Outdoors

Bottomless Lakes State Park Campground

Outdoors
Stellar Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Stellar Coffee Co

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Alien Zone

Shopping

Alien Zone

Attraction with campy alien photo op scenes, plus a shop selling Area 51-themed gifts & apparel.

Shopping
1 hr visit

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