Roswell's Friday's Caravan/Day Trip 2009

[marvins_dad]

Roswell's Friday Day Trip...

Friday, June 26th
TBA - possibly a caravan to some near by site (if you wish) to start around 10:00.

Post up ideas for the Day Trip on Friday...what all is around Roswell worth tripping to see on Friday?

Carlsbad Caverns is cool, haven't looked up the distance, but I know in years past it was part of the show...never did it myself because I always had to be back for work on Monday.

White Sands is close by, I believe...
White Sands National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Any other ideas...love to get a good list going here and see how many folks would be interested in.

[hestersu]

Lincoln (see the town as Billy the Kid saw it)

Ruidoso - wander around the town, take in a horse race at Ruidoso Downs, visit the Billy the Kid casino or take a drive up to Inn of the Mountain Gods casino. There are some local wine shops and multiple jewelry stores with fabulous handmade jewelry. Try a bottle of Ruidoso Red wine - it is quite good if you enjoy merlot type wine.

There are multiple other places in the area that are within a day's drive that can be interesting. Tinnie NM (on the way to Ruidoso) has a nice little shop.

Alamagordo and White Sands are nearby.

Carlsbad NM is an easy drive and worth going to see.

Lots to do in Roswell itself - art and science museum that houses the Robert Goddard workshop. There are lots of shops, wine shops, wacky museums, trinket shops and eating places to visit.

[marvins_dad]

I know I am an Architecture geek...but if you go to Ruidoso...check and see when the tours are of this beauty by an Architect that I interviewed with out of Alberquerque.

Spencr Theater Photo Gallery

[HarlequinPixie]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

I know I am an Architecture geek...but if you go to Ruidoso...check and see when the tours are of this beauty by an Architect that I interviewed with out of Alberquerque.

Spencr Theater Photo Gallery

I'm right there with ya!


~big~

that is so neat. The same guy had some stuff (in cyber greenish colors) on display at the Corning Museum of Glass the last time I was there. very neat!

[CoriBug]

I'm thinking Carlsbad since I haven't seen the caverns. Not really a trinket/alien/wine person so most of the places in Roswell aren't for me. But there are good restaurants and one cute boutique in downtown Roswell that had a Beetle in the roof of the building.

[EvilinaDM101]

Carlsbad Caverns sounds cool. Well we are up for anything really......I checked the website out and there were some guided tours of some caves where you actually have to get down and dirty!! (with me posting that bit of info, I'm not saying we wanna do that tour )

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by CoriBug

I'm thinking Carlsbad since I haven't But there are good restaurants and one cute boutique in downtown Roswell that had a Beetle in the roof of the building.

HIPPIE CHICKS !!!!!

THEY always have some vw toys in there ,

[CoriBug]

Yes that's the name!! Thank you Jerry!!

I know you want to go in there. Maybe get some earrings, a feather boa, a cute shirt....

[marvins_dad]

This just in from the Father Ship!

Syd McCutcheon

Friday, June 27th, is ADVENTURE DAY during the New Beetles Return to Roswell event. ADVENTURE DAY is intended for everyone to explore on their own, in informal groups, the area in and around Roswell. Kind of a free day. Here are some options to ponder:

FORT SUMNER - North up US 285 to US 20 about an hours drive is Fort Sumner attractions. In 1862 the United States Army felt that the most effective way to deal with the hostile indians was to put them on reservations under military guard. This policy gave birth to Fort Sumner and the Bosque Redondo. The site became a state monument in 1968. Billy the Kid was killed and is buried in the Fort Sumner area. Attractions include; Sumner Lake State Park, Historical Murals, Billy the Kid Museum, Bosque Redondo Lake Park, Old Fort Sumner Museum, Grave of Billy the Kid, and Fort Sumner State Monument / Bosque Redondo Monument. Ft. Sumner Chamber of Commerce

LINCOLN COUNTY - To the West, out US 70 to 380, is Lincoln County about 1 hour drive from Roswell. Lincoln County is rich in history. Native Americans, the US Calvary, miners, cowboys, trappers, hunters, ranchers, outlaws, and pioneers have all left their mark. Great ranches, ghost towns, mining camps, and Mexican villages can still be seen unspoiled in this beautiful and diverse county. From the heights of 12,000' Sierra Blanca to the rolling pastures of fort Stanton and the streams of the quiet valleys, Lincoln County has something to offer everyone. Attractions include; Ruidoso & Ruidoso Downs - horse racing and casinos and the Hubbard Museum of the American West and Inn of the Mountain Gods casino and resort, The Howard Valley - the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway and 1850s San Patricio hispanic village, Historic Lincoln - Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway leads you to Lincoln listed on the National Register of Historic Places visit Lincoln State Monument facilities and Lincoln Visitor Center, Fort Stanton - established in 1855 as a frontier outpost visit the museum.

ALAMOGORDO, WHITE SANDS - From archaeoastronomy to the future of space exploration, the NM Museum of Space History features exhibits that educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages. New Mexico's only IMAX theater will take you out of this world. Museum hours of operation are 9 to 5. New Mexico Museum of Space History » Alamogordo, New Mexico » Celebrating the significant role the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program

CARLSBAD CAVERNS - Driving South on US 285 you will arrive at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in about 1 hour. Experience the world's largest underground chambers. Complete walk-in tour takes about 3 1/2 hours. Big room tour takes about 1 1/2 hours. Cave opens at 8:30 am, last walk in at 3:30 pm, last elevator up is at 6:30 pm. $6.00 adults, kids 15 and under are free. The bat spectacle is one of the Park's greatest attractions. Flying out through the entrance each summer evening at sunset ( you will miss the UFO event if you stay to see this).

ROSWELL - There is lots to see and do in and around Roswell. They are holding the New Mexico 4-H Rodeo on June 27th, Yahoo!. The bottomless lake where you can swim and cool off. The down town area has lots of alien, retail and antique stores. The Roswell Museum and Art Center, the Patricia Lubben Bassett Art Education Center / Robert Goddard Planaterium, and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art are worth seeing. The Sally Port has an indoor swimming pool and spa area.

INTERNATIONAL UFO MUSEM & RESEARCH CENTER - The museum has graciously invited us to an open house starting at 6:00 pm. They will be serving finger food and giving us a private tour of the facilities. The museum is located at 114 N. Main St. (South of the Sally Port). Please try to make this important event!

So it is up to you to figure what it is you want to do (or just do nothing and hang out). Get with your friends on Thursday night or Friday morning to plan your adventure. Take pictures of your exploration and give them to Cameron Talley for viewing at the Saturday night banquet.

See you in Roswell, this is gonna be fun!

Cueball

[MollyBoyles]

"ROSWELL - There is lots to see and do in and around Roswell. They are holding the New Mexico 4-H Rodeo on June 27th, Yahoo!. The bottomless lake where you can swim and cool off. The down town area has lots of alien, retail and antique stores. The Roswell Museum and Art Center, the Patricia Lubben Bassett Art Education Center / Robert Goddard Planaterium, and the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art are worth seeing. The Sally Port has an indoor swimming pool and spa area."

There is SO much more in Roswell....
Allow me to introduce myself; my name is Molly Boyles and I am on the MainStreet Roswell Board. MainStreet Roswell is helping to facilitate this fun groups' meeting. I am here to help with any questions ou may have about Roswell and the surrounding areas.

Here is a great site that will introduce you to many of the sites and attractions in and around Roswell.

Warning: Shameless plug ahead ....I am also in charge of the Downtown Merchants Association and will be working with the merchants to offer special discounts and/or giveaways to those attending the R2R Weekend. I own Once Again Consignment and will be working on something special for those who can drop in...

Please let me know if there is anything we (MainStreet Roswell) can do to help the group or individuals.
Sincerely,
Molly

[CoriBug]

Hi Molly!! That's so cool you are here to help us out and promote Roswell. I didn't know about many of Roswell's attractions for R2K 2007, maybe it was my first year. Anyway, glad you are here.

[Oh Randi]

I get more excited about this every day! wooo!

[mybugrocks]

That sounds great!!!! Thanks Molly I can't wait, just over a month away

[Howie]

Another great gesture from the UFO Museum and Research Center! They want to set up a large screen and those who want can have a photo taken of the owners and the car being abducted up into an alien craft. I think this will take place on Show Day, Saturday June 27th. This is a great opportunity to show your friends and neighbors that we really are in touch with the mothership.

Please post this to the world and the other people not fortunate to be on this "list".

Cueball

[usa bug 03]

HIPPIE CHICKS IS THE BEST STORE IN ROSWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cris & Carrie and new kids and I are going to Caverns.

[marvins_dad]

Just wanted to point out that if you are planning a day away from Roswell, there is an event going on for US at 6pm back in Roswell...

Hi All,

Plans continue to finalize for the New Beetles Return to Roswell (R2R10). If possible you should plan to cap off your Adventure Day, Friday June 26th, and go to the Roswell Greeting event at the UFO Museum. The museum crew has graciously offered to open the museum up from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. just for us New Beetle people! They will provide finger food and private tours of the museum. Again please plan to attend this great event.

Watch for more posts regarding Show Day, June 27th.

See you in Roswell, this will be fun!!!

Cueball

[Ollie]

I think Beej and I might be heading for Lincoln Co.- but we'll be spending lots of time in Roswell as well. Can't wait!

[Yello_jellybean]

I wanna go to the Caverns too. AND I MUST shop at this Hippie Chicks place, sounds like fun!

[marvins_dad]

I think we have decided to stay close and go to Lincoln County to see the ghost town so we can get back to Roswell for the open house...then go eat dinner at Farley's...A trip to Roswell isn't a complete trip without eating at Farley's!!!

[img]http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2950666-Farleys-Roswell.jpg[img]

[EvilinaDM101]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

I think we have decided to stay close and go to Lincoln County to see the ghost town so we can get back to Roswell for the open house...then go eat dinner at Farley's...A trip to Roswell isn't a complete trip without eating at Farley's!!!

[img]http://cache.virtualtourist.com/2950666-Farleys-Roswell.jpg[img]

Runs to see what "Farleys" is.....

Also!

Hope this is not too far off topic...
Does anyone know if there is a Cracker Barrell or a Golden Corral in Roswell? DOH! I guess I had a brain fart and forgot that Google was invented...

How about this one and it may be a stretch and google was unable to answer it, is there any sushi places in Roswell?