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Carlsbad Attractions

Carlsbad formerly known as Eddy, was founded in 1888. Located 70mi/113km south of Roswell, the town is the seat of Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico.
Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
The Carlsbad Museum and Art Center has a collection of pioneer and Indian relics, paintings and other crafts.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Disabled
No facilities for persons with disabilities.
Typical Visit
1 hour
Lake Carlsbad Municipal Park
Lake Carlsbad Municipal Park in the center of Carlsbad, has boating, fishing and other recreation opportunities.
Address
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce/ Municipal Park
302 South Canal Street, Box 910
Carlsbad, NM 88220-5657
United States
Phone 1 (505) 887-6516
Fax 1 (505) 885-1455
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Carlsbad displays over 40 native animal species and a variety of plant life. This indoor/outdoor living museum allows visitors to tour the walk-through aviary, glimpse the endangered gray wolves and view the succulents and cacti from around the world.
Address
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Box 100
Carlsbad, NM 88221-0100
United States
Phone 1 (505) 887-5516
Fax 1 (505) 885-4478
Hours
May 25 to September 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
September 4 to May 24
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 4.00
Child 12 & under$ 2.00
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
Last admission 90 minutes before closing. Pets are not permitted inside the park exhibits areas.
Facilities
Gift shop
Potash Mines
The Potash Mines near Carlsbad are the largest in the United States.
Riverwalk
Along the Pecos River in Carlsbad is a 4.5 mile Riverwalk.

Carlsbad Surroundings

Picture of Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Read More Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns are among the largest cave systems in the world. Rock carvings at the site reveal they were known to Indians as early as the 10th and 11th C.
Brantley Lake State Park
Twelve miles north of Carlsbad on U.S. 285 is Brantley Lake State Park, an artificial lake popular for water sports. Fishing for a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill and crappie is available.
Address
Brantley Lake State Park
142 East Brantley Lake, Box 2288
Carlsbad, NM 88221-2288
United States
Phone 1 (505) 457-2384
Fax 1 (505) 457-2385
Tips
Open 24 hours.
Loving, New Mexico
On the Pecos River south of Carlsbad is the small town of Loving, named for cattleman Oliver Loving.
White's City, New Mexico
White's City is the gateway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in Eddy County, southeastern New Mexico.
Address
White's City Chamber Of Commerce
17 Carlsbad Caverns Highway, Box 128
White's City, NM 88268
United States
Phone 1 (505) 785-2291
Fax 1 (505) 785-2283
White's City - Million Dollar Museum
(In White's City, New Mexico)
The Million Dollar Museum in White's City has old west artifacts, doll collections and a 6,000 year-old mummified Indian.
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