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Bat Flight Program im Carlsbad Cavern National Park
Bat Flight Program im Carlsbad Cavern National Park
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#1 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
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#2 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the varied plant and animal life of the arid Chihuahuan... more » Owner description: Overlooking the Pecos River Valley, this fascinating park exhibits the varied plant and animal life of the arid Chihuahuan Desert region. Visitors can observe caged animals like snakes, lizards and birds of prey, plus larger animals such as bison and antelope, which are held in pens. Or walk along a nature trail past cacti, agaves, yuccas and other native plant life. « less
Attraction type  State Parks; Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
Pecos River
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#3 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
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#4 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Carlsbard Community Theatre
#5 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Theaters
Sitting Bull Falls
Sitting Bull Falls
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#6 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  29.9 miles from city center
Pecos River Flume
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#7 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Once featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" as the river that crosses itself, this artificial channel brings Pecos River... more » Owner description: Once featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" as the river that crosses itself, this artificial channel brings Pecos River water from Lake Avalon to dry areas as part of the Carlsbad Irrigation System. Orginally made of wood, the Flume was destroyed by a flood in 1902 and then remade out of concrete. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Lake Carlsbad Golf Course
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#8 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Golfers can choose to tee off at the nine-hole par 3 course that runs along the beautiful Pecos River, the regulation 18-hole... more » Owner description: Golfers can choose to tee off at the nine-hole par 3 course that runs along the beautiful Pecos River, the regulation 18-hole course situated in the foothills east of the river or the par 72 regulation course, which is not long, but offers a variety of challenges no matter what your skill level. « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Carlsbad Living Deserts Zoo and Garden
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#9 of 10 attractions in Carlsbad
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Eddy House
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Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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