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The internationally known Carlsbad Caverns are the biggest tourist draw in this city on the Pecos River. But before or after you've experienced the magnificent caves, you can round out your weekend with some wonderful above-ground sights and activities. If the thought of caves conjures up visions of narrow spaces and dark, cold clamminess, the comfortable year-round 56-degree climate, wide-open spaces and magical underworld of naturally created sculptures will amaze and enthrall you. In the... more » The internationally known Carlsbad Caverns are the biggest tourist draw in this city on the Pecos River. But before or after you've experienced the magnificent caves, you can round out your weekend with some wonderful above-ground sights and activities. If the thought of caves conjures up visions of narrow spaces and dark, cold clamminess, the comfortable year-round 56-degree climate, wide-open spaces and magical underworld of naturally created sculptures will amaze and enthrall you. In the summer, you get to see another natural wonder - some one million bats taking to the skies from the cave entrance every evening at sundown. Hardier cave explorers can take a side trip to the wilder Slaughter Cave for a down and dirty ranger-led tour. Come out from under to the zoo at Living Desert State Park for a glimpse of Chihuahuan Desert wildlife - everything from mountain lions, buffalo, bears and coyotes to reptiles, prairie dogs and roadrunners. Head over to the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area for river swimming and waterskiing or to Guadalupe Mountains National Park for hiking trails with diverse terrain and incredible views. « less

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“A fine motel”

Americas Best Value Inn - Carlsbad

4 of 5 stars
LauraMarieN
Hillsboro, Oregon
Oct 7, 2008

I don't have high expectations for a motel, all I really want is a fairly comfortable bed and a quiet night of sleep. I got that from this motel. The room seemed reasonably clean, too. It is 70's...more

“Best Tamale Ever!”

Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant & Entertainment Club

4 of 5 stars
violetCA
California
Oct 6, 2008

We were visiting the caverns from California and knew we should be able to find some good Mexican food in this area of the country. We used this site to decide to try Lucy's, even though the service...more

“Don't even consider this place! Keep driving...”

Great Western Inn & Suites

1 of 5 stars
Sidney2007
Connecticut
Oct 2, 2008

Went to visit the caverns and it seemed that all the motels/hotels in Carlsbad had no vacancy (explanation given: cavern tourists and oil workers in town). Needless to say this place or shall I say...more

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