Chaves County, NM

New Mexico

A UFO hovering above alien statues in a museum.
A red Mini Cooper with a California license plate and a green alien face decal on the rear window.
A storefront with a sign reading "UFO & Alien Stuff".
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Popular cities in Chaves County

Roswell
Known for Dining, Excursions and Family-friendly
Join the list of visitors, some of whom are allegedly interplanetary, to this New Mexico city and check out fantastic museums, beautiful lakes, antiques stores and wineries.

Reasons to visit

  • Alien Zone
  • International UFO Museum
  • Roswell Museum
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Dexter
Head to sights like Bottomless Lakes State Park as you discover the local area in Dexter.
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Hagerman
During your stay in Hagerman, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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Hope
During your stay in Hope, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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Lake Arthur
Venture to Artesia Chamber of Commerce and Artesia Historical Museum—just two of the sights around Lake Arthur.
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Elida
Plan your trip to Elida and take advantage of the sights and activities in the area.
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Stay near popular Chaves County attractions

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Alien Zone

8.4/10 (615 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Alien Zone during your trip to Roswell. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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