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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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“Filthy and disgusting”

Great Western Inn & Suites

1 of 5 stars
our4kidsPittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Aug 18, 2008

After reading various reviews online, I thought I was booking at a different hotel in Carlsbad. I also realized that this part of New Mexico doesn't seem to have many choices in decent hotels, and...more

“Its ok”

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad

3 of 5 stars
Bohica30
Dark side of the Moon
Aug 10, 2008

One of the better hotels in the town. Employees on the night shift are on the unfriendly side but the day shift staff made up for it. If your looking for a place to stay the night and nothing else...more

“Comfortable Above Ground Stay in Carlsbad”

Best Western Stevens Inn

3 of 5 stars
ohzonejoe
California
Aug 6, 2008

I stayed two nights at the Stevens Inn in Carlsbad. I rate it an average stay at typical mid-price on-the-road stay. My reservation was correct and the front desk crew checked me in quickly. No...more

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