Things to Do with Kids in Carlsbad, NM

  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Carlsbad, New Mexico, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Lemmon.
  • From Cal's Cactus Lanes Bowling & Recreation Center to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the Carlsbad area offers 14 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Movie Theaters, Caverns & Caves and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Carlsbad sits on the eastern edge of the Guadalupe Mountains and has the Pecos River running through the city. Despite the substantial population of the city, there are still many natural attractions in the immediate area like the famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The town is also a popular stop for UFO fans due to its closeness to Roswell.
  • TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Carlsbad, New Mexico, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mount Lemmon.
  • From Cal's Cactus Lanes Bowling & Recreation Center to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the Carlsbad area offers 14 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Movie Theaters, Caverns & Caves and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Carlsbad sits on the eastern edge of the Guadalupe Mountains and has the Pecos River running through the city. Despite the substantial population of the city, there are still many natural attractions in the immediate area like the famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The town is also a popular stop for UFO fans due to its closeness to Roswell.
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Bowling PO Box 5064, Carlsbad, NM 88221 MoreLess Info
Cal's Cactus Lanes Bowling & Recreation Center is a local bowling alley that offers a number of amenities to its guests in addition to bowling. These include air hockey, shuffleboard, and pool tables, as well as food and drink.
21.1 Miles
95% 130 votes
Caverns & Caves 190 Reef Top Cir, Carlsbad, NM 88220 MoreLess Info
Featuring an extensive natural cavern, Carlsbad Caverns National Park offers self-guided tours of deep caves with natural stone formations. Visitors can begin at the Natural Entrance or go down by elevator to the Big Room; which is 75 stories down.
29.9 Miles
84% 135 votes
Waterfalls Sitting Bull Falls Road, Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Hiking trails, photographic views, and picnic tables are available at the Sitting Bull Falls. While the oasis of water might be tempting in the summer, swimming is not allowed though.
19.5 Miles
92% 25 votes
Caverns & Caves Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Left Hand Tunnel Tour is a candle-lit lantern tour that goes through an undeveloped section of tails. The tour consists of slippery slopes, fragile formations, and subversive pools of water.
1.3 Miles
87% 60 votes
River Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Numerous parks are located on both sides of the Pecos River in Carlsbad. Facilities include playgrounds, docks, barbeque grills, picnic tables, and swimming areas with the ability to freely enjoy most outdoor activities.
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84% 37 votes
Parks Park Drive, Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Spread over 125 acres, the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area offers a wide range of activities. Guests have access to playground equipment, barbeque grills, boat docks, and a swimming area in addition to the Beach Band-shell for concerts.
1.3 Miles
77% 13 votes
Movie Theaters 401 W Fiesta Drive, Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Offering an old-fashioned, movie watching experience, Fiesta Drive-In Theater features three movies per night at its Carlsbad location. Along with entertaining films, the theater also offers a concession stand where snacks and candies can be purchased.
0.7 Miles
87% 15 votes
Boat Tours 517 Rosedale St., Carlsbad, NM 88220 MoreLess Info
Located on 'New Mexico's Secret Beach,' Carlsbad Cruises Day Tours offers a variety of cruise options. Visitors can cruise down the Pecos River, or cruise to a secluded beach area to swim and relax.
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68% 44 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 2288, Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
The desert comes alive at Brantley Lake State Park. Visitors can fish, enjoy water sports on the open water and spend time in the visitors center which features exhibits about the Wild West.
0.3 Miles
58% 31 votes
River Carlsbad, NM MoreLess Info
Known as the river that crosses itself, the Pecos River Flume allows water from Lake Avalon to dry areas through the Carlsbad Irrigation System. The Flume was originally made of wood before it was destroyed by a flood in 1902 and was then rebuilt to the modern concrete flume.
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