United States New Mexico

Roswell

A small city in southeastern NM, famously associated with alleged UFO incident in 1947, renowned for its alien-themed attractions.

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The town in Southeastern New Mexico made famous by the 1947 Roswell Incident, the crash of a flying saucer (the U.S. military maintains it was a weather balloon) that crashed near a Roswell ranch in 1947, is all the more spooky on Halloween. After a visit to Roswell UFO Museum and Research Center (one of the best things to do in New Mexico), you just might find yourself believing in aliens in this thrilling town that’s out of this world.

laurenmack 2 years ago

Welcome to the Alien capital of the world. Roswell is packed with alien-themed restaurants and attractions, including the International UFO Museum. It is said that there have been legitimate UFO sitings near Roswell, a town that has attracted odd occurrences. Perfect for family trips to quirky museums or to do some sleuthing, Roswell is a fun destination for your road trip itinerary.

seeker 3 years ago

The USA's alien capital should not be passed up. My fondest memories from Roswell include persuading my parents to buy me a ton of miniature neon green alien dolls. For those of you reading this with kids, they're gonna eat this up.

sarahlempa 3 years ago

Roswell Guides

  • Top Road Trip Destinations in the USA

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Scenic highways underneath a wide-open sky, countless quirky and breathtaking stops along the way- road trip culture in the USA is unmatched. Whether you want to uncover a mysterious mansion in California, follow a botanical maze in Hawaii, or wander the bright orange rock carvings in Antelope Canyon, we gathered a list of our favorite and most memorable road trip destinations. Remember, it's not about the destination, it's about the journey to get there.
  • our big U.S road trip (2020-2021)

    leah (Leah Fishman)
    In September 2020, I sold all my stuff, packed up my car, and hit the road with my 12-year-old pup, Fiona. We started in Vermont and are currently in Mississippi. Up next: Tampa, FL
  • two months in new mexico

    leah (Leah Fishman)
    I'm headed to New Mexico in December and am planning a totally solo, COVID-safe getaway with my pup Fiona. We snagged a casita between Santa Fe & Taos and plan to hit all the best hikes within reach. Food stops are for take-out only, national parks will be visited on off-days, and museums will have to be saved for the next trip (RIP Meow Wolf).

Roswell Articles

  • The Best Places to Celebrate Halloween Worldwide

    Darkness falls across the world on October 31st, ushering in a night of Halloween thrills and chills. The pagan festival of Halloween was first celebrated in Ireland 3,000 years ago. Today, the Gaelic festival is celebrated with freaky fun that includes wild halloween events, carved pumpkins, trick-or-treating, ghost tours, parades, and more. While there are […]

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  • The Best Things to Do in New Mexico (from A to Z)

    Tucked in the heart of America’s southwest lies the Land of Enchantment: miles upon miles of vast desert, caves, museums, wacky installations and…aliens? This patch of the U.S is where artists retreat, where adobes outnumber hotels, and where your imagination can run absolutely wild. From strange rock formations and plunging caverns to Earthships and UFO […]

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