Roswell is a small New Mexico city that has gained worldwide fame, primarily due to the storied UFO crash in 1947. However, Roswell offers much more than just extraterrestrial sightings. The city is easily accessible from Texas whether your group is flying nonstop from Dallas-Fort Worth or taking a motor coach to the southeastern New Mexico town.Â
Larger groups and corporate events can be accommodated at the recently remodeled Roswell Convention & Civic Center, home to multiple breakout rooms and a 15,800-square-foot exhibit hall. For a bit of historic charm, The Hi-Q Venue offers up to 300 seated guests an atmosphere of industrial glamour with exposed brick walls contrasting with formal table settings and architectural features like the tin roof tiles that date back to the 1800s.Â
Local sites include the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium, the International UFO Museum and Research Center, and several art galleries. Foodies can enjoy dishes made with the state’s famous red and green chiles, and nature lovers can trek through the wilderness of Bottomless Lakes State Park and Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Take a day trip to White Sands National Park or Carlsbad Caverns National Park for unforgettable landscapes. Every June, visitors from all over the world attend the Roswell UFO Festival, dress like aliens, and enjoy live music and good food.
