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In the City... Continued
- More Entertainment - You'll find all the entertainment opportunities of a
modern city. A visit to Granny's Opera House in nearby White's City is a must. Enjoy vaudeville skits
and join in crowd sing-a-longs at this old-fashioned melodrama where the
audience can boo, hiss and throw popcorn at the villain.
- Fishing
The warm,
slow moving waters of the Pecos River, alive with protected holes, brush piles
and undercut banks, make the river a natural haven for channel catfish. Other
game fish that thrive in local waters include white and black bass, crappie and
walleye, among others. Trout can be found during cooler winter temperatures.
Every night, fishermen can be found at their favorite fishing spots on the
Pecos, armed with artificial lights and an assortment of baits. Be sure to get
your license though... You can get that nearby at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn
- 505-887-1811
- Hunting
Some of the finest hunting is available around Carlsbad: antelope, elk, Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep,
Javelina, Oryx, ibex, deer, bear, cougar, bobcat and more. For the fisherman,
trout, bass, catfish, perch, bluegill, walleye and crappie can be found in
area lakes. Carlsbad's Shooting Range Recreation Area offers 4 trap ranges,
archery ranges, pistol range, small and large bore rifle ranges, shotgun
range, and silhouette rifle range. Be sure to get your license though... You
can get that nearby at Courtesy Sporting and Pawn - 505-887-1811
- Golfing
Two eighteen hole courses are located in Carlsbad
(Riverside Country Club and Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course). The municipal golf
course also offers a lighted 9-hole par three course. A year round pass is
unbelievably inexpensive!
- Hiking and Backpacking
Over 2 1/2 miles of paved paths along the
banks of the Pecos River provide opportunity for a leisurely or brisk walk. For
the adventurous visitor, miles and miles of paths are available for hiking and
backpacking in Guadalupe Mountains
National Park, Carlsbad
Caverns National Park, and Lincoln National Forest.
- Live Music and Dancing
Live music and dancing (fine dining too) can
be enjoyed nightly at several establishments around town. Check with your park
hosts for a current list or contact the local chamber of commerce.
Click here for a short list
- Museums
Prehistoric bones, Apache Indian relics, and relics from
pioneer ranching days when outlaws frequented the Guadalupes are just a part of
what you'll see at the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center. A collection of McAdoo
paintings along with bird carvings by Jack Drake are also on display. At the Million Dollar Museum in White's
City you can view relics of the old west, doll collections and a 6,000 year-old
mummified Indian as well as many other unusual things.
- Riverwalk
One of the most popular Pecos River attractions is the 4.5-mile-long
Riverwalk flanking its banks. The Riverwalk gives residents and visitors a
scenic path to enjoy a leisurely stroll or brisk walk. On their journey,
visitors will likely see fishermen, many with their children or grandchildren,
friendly ducks hoping to score an edible treat, benches to provide a relaxing
break, and picnickers enjoying a cool breeze beneath a big shade tree. The walk
begins at the railroad bridge at the north end of Riverside Drive and extends
along the west side of the river to the Bataan Bridge on Greene Street. Walkers
can either stop at Bataan Bridge, take a left and cross the river to the other
side for a short hike, or cross Greene Street and head south to lower Tansill
Dam and back up along the east side of the river for a longer trek back to the
railroad crossing. A walking bridge near Tansill Dam allows visitors to stroll
out to the middle of the river to view the surroundings and cross to the other
side.
- Shopping
Southwest specialties and turquoise jewelry are just a few
of the unique items you'll find in Carlsbad's myriad of shops. Everything from
the unusual to everyday needs is available.
- Swimming
More than 1,000 feet of beach area along a dedicated
portion of the Pecos River provides swimming fun for the whole family.
Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy a picnic and spend
the day at Carlsbad's Riverfront Park (over a mile of shaded, grassy expanse
along the riverfront).
- Tennis and Racquetball - Enthusiasts can play well into the night on 9
lighted tennis courts or 3 handball-racquetball courts at Lake Carlsbad Tennis
Complex.
- Video Rental - Looking for a night at the movies in the privacy
of your own Motorhome or Trailer? Stop by Carlsbad Video - 1505 S Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220... or call 505-885-9805 to reserve a title! The only
video store in town that makes reservations! And they are the closest to the
park! and they even sell fresh popcorn... what a treat...
- Pets and Pet needs - While you are visiting the Video Store, you
may notice that there are 3 businesses in one building... the one located
toward the back in the building, is Village Pet... They have an abundance of
pet supplies and needs.
- Looking for a Veterinarian?
Call Carlsbad Animal Clinic to
arrange a visit at (505) 887-3653. They specialize in Birds,
Cats, Dogs, Exotics.
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