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".
A collection of alien-themed inflatable figures, including purple and blue ones, in a room with shelves and various items in the background.
A desert landscape with sand dunes and mountains in the background.

Popular cities in Chaves County

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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

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

A UFO museum with a sign reading "International UFO Research Center Roswell, New Mexico" and a large alien figure.
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International UFO Museum

8.8/10 (933 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at International UFO Museum during your trip to Roswell. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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