Location: Roswell
Top Things to do in Roswell
Things to do in Roswell, New Mexico (NM): The Best Shopping
Known mostly through myths about aliens and UFOs, there's more to Roswell than mystery and innuendo. No matter what your interests: archaeological and historical sites, special and sporting events, museums, arts and culture, Roswell is a great place for a weekend jaunt. More than anything, the area offers a multitude of outdoor activities, from bird watching and fishing at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge to swimming and boating at Bottomless Lakes State Park. Families will love the Spring River Park and Zoo, which features a special fishing lake for children, exotic animals and an antique carousel. There's plenty to do inside as well. The Roswell Museum and Art Center will appeal to anyone with an interest in Southwestern painters like Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth. History enthusiasts will enjoy the Historical Center of Southeast New Mexico, a grand house filled with area antiques, artifacts and a changing gallery of historical exhibits. Of course a visit to Roswell would not be complete without a stop at the International UFO Museum and Research Center, where you can find out what really happened when "something" crashed near Roswell in 1947 or maybe not.
Restaurants in Roswell
1. Happy Jack's Inc. (Beads and Books)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The largest bead store in the region, we stock millions of beads (stone, crystal, glass, pearl, shell, bone, wood, etc.), cabochons, findings, supplies, tools and more. We are the home of world famous Lacy's Stiff Stuff beading foundation. Our store includes a large, well-organized used book store to occupy your non-beading friends and family. Grab a souvenir and cold soda for the road.
2. Rustic Essentials Soap Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Artisan soaps made by hand on site! Made with all natural ingredients, using essentials oils! We do carry Natural soaps scented with fragrance too! We also carry Body Butters, Beard Oils, Bath Bombs, Goat Milk Soap, Beer Soap, Essential Oil Rollers and Wine Soap
Reviewed By Galahadwalker
Wonderful little store with an amazing assortment of delicious smelling handmade soaps. We had a great visit with the owner and left with the knowledge that we will definitely be back.
3. Alien Zone Area 51
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By 61jaymins - Eden, Australia
Awesome fun, well worth $2 best thing to see and do in Roswell. Make your own fun taking pictures on cool mini alien sets.
4. Roswell UFO Spacewalk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
We feature an awesome walkthrough blacklight adventure, and sell the original retro space art of Bryan Ward, creator of the Spacewalk. We also carry unique space toys, space jewelry and space lamps.
Reviewed By SBrentTippen - San Francisco, United States
This place was so cute and the man working was so insanely nice. We didn’t know what to expect going in, but ended up loving it. This fit the quirkiness Of Roswell. It’s short and didn’t take terribly long to get through, but was cute. We even got a cute wristband and stickers to take away.
5. The Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Art Gallery, Creative Gifts, Paint Parties, and Classes for sale. Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery, Photography, Prints, Metal Works are offered.
Reviewed By JulesAK24 - Denver, United States
This was wonderful. I loved the unique and affordable art from local artists. It was a great way to support Roswell, get some fun Alien items, but not end up with something cheap. The staff was straight to the point, but friendly, and they took Covid precautions seriously.
6. Imagine That! Scrapbooks & Gifts
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
We are one of the Largest Scrapbooking and Crafting Stores in the country! We are 7200 sq ft of all your crafting needs! We offer over 6,000 different paper choices in only the highest quality products. Our entire inventory is about 100,000 different products. We offer classes in Scrapbooking, Card Making, Altered Arts, Mixed Media, and Art Journaling to name a few. We offer free public parking in front of our store, as well as have a customer parking lot in the back. (You can access our back parking lot from 3rd or 4th street and the alley way.) We do also have a back entrance. Like most Main Street businesses, we do not have a restroom available. We hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By C1640QTjuliew
I live in Roswell and visit the store often, I mostly go for Cinderella related items but they have more scrapbooking items than you can see in single visit. I think it's the largest in New Mexico! Anyway, the staff are the nicest people you will ever meet. They are helpful and beyond courteous. Love the store!
7. Aztec Imports
We offer a variety of New Mexico Products, Disc Cookers, Southwest Decor, Blankets,Rugs,Chile Ristras, New Mexico Chile Products,Serapes and more! Please check out our Instagram and Facebook page Aztec Imports Roswell NM
8. Nifty 50's Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
9. Roswell Antiques Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Z8055XAmaryk
It was a lot fun checking out the town. Always wanted to go to Roswell. We bought a light up Alien head. We call him Ros.
10. Hippie Chicks
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
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