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1. International UFO Museum and Research Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Downtown Historic District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

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4. Roswell Museum & Art Center

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5. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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6. Spring River Park and Zoo

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7. Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico

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8. Bottomless Lakes State Park

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9. Walker Aviation Museum

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10. Roswell Symphony Orchestra & Pearson Auditorium

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11. General Douglas L. McBride Military Museum

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12. Roswell Community Little Theatre

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13. Roswell UFO Tours

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14. Mescalero Sands North Dune OHV Area

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15. Pecos Flavors Winery

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16. J. Kenneth Smith Bird Sanctuary & Nature Center

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17. Miniatures and Curious Collections Museum

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18. Alien Zone Roswell New Mexico

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19. Spaceport Roswell

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Steeped in mystery, Roswell, New Mexico, is best known as the crash site of an alleged UFO in 1947. However, there is more to Roswell than myths of aliens and UFOs. Roswell has ancient archeological and historical sites, excellent museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and an array of outdoor activities.

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