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The internationally known Carlsbad Caverns are the biggest tourist draw in this city on the Pecos River. But before or after you've experienced the magnificent caves, you can round out your weekend with some wonderful above-ground sights and activities. If the thought of caves conjures up visions of narrow spaces and dark, cold clamminess, the comfortable year-round 56-degree climate, wide-open spaces and magical underworld of naturally created sculptures will amaze and enthrall you. In the... more » The internationally known Carlsbad Caverns are the biggest tourist draw in this city on the Pecos River. But before or after you've experienced the magnificent caves, you can round out your weekend with some wonderful above-ground sights and activities. If the thought of caves conjures up visions of narrow spaces and dark, cold clamminess, the comfortable year-round 56-degree climate, wide-open spaces and magical underworld of naturally created sculptures will amaze and enthrall you. In the summer, you get to see another natural wonder - some one million bats taking to the skies from the cave entrance every evening at sundown. Hardier cave explorers can take a side trip to the wilder Slaughter Cave for a down and dirty ranger-led tour. Come out from under to the zoo at Living Desert State Park for a glimpse of Chihuahuan Desert wildlife - everything from mountain lions, buffalo, bears and coyotes to reptiles, prairie dogs and roadrunners. Head over to the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area for river swimming and waterskiing or to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for hiking trails with diverse terrain and incredible views. « less
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“Fast service, good food, nice portions”

Roja's Mexican Grill & Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
holly4746
Sanford, FL
Nov 25, 2009

Tried to go to MI Casita and they were closed at 7:30, the server there recommended that we go to Roja's.. I am so glad we did, it was good food served quickly and excellent service. The salsa that...more

“Nice place for some peace and quiet”
5 of 5 stars
MojaveRattler
Palominas, AZ
Nov 19, 2009

I recently visited Carlsbad, NM over Labor Day weekend, a notoriously busy weekend. I'm a travel writer and have seen a great deal of the country and my traveling companion and I (she also travels...more

“Not the best place but good enough and a good value”

Carlsbad Inn

3 of 5 stars
HFMLBruce
Maine
Nov 18, 2009

Strong points: enough room, good bed, good enough wi-fi, clean, had mini-fridge and microwave oven. Weak points: we could hear traffic, the TV in the next room, and footsteps overhead. None were...more

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