Discover Roswell

The now-famous 1947 reported UFO crash, in which debris from a "flying disc" was discovered on the property of a local rancher, gave the town of Roswell its name. Even though Air Force personnel confirmed that the debris was from a weather balloon that had crashed, the incident gave rise to a lot of rumors. Many people still think that this occurrence is evidence of the existence of extraterrestrial life. Whether you believe in UFOs or not, Roswell is a must-visit location for anybody visiting New Mexico for the first time.

Visit the International UFO Museum and Research Center to discover more about the community's reputed alien presence. The goal of the exhibitions is to educate the public about the 1947 Roswell Incident and other unexplained phenomena related to UFO research, not to persuade visitors of anything. But there's more going on in this tiny town in southeast New Mexico than simply aliens. Along with a plethora of outdoor activities, Roswell is also home to a number of prestigious art museums, including the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and the Roswell Museum. Head to Bottomless Lakes State Park where the blue-green tint of the enormous sinkholes here gives the impression of great depth for exciting sports like swimming, kayaking, and scuba diving.

Location: 426 N. Main St.Roswell, NM 88201

Website: https://seeroswell.com/

Phone: 575-623-3442

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