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    Carlsbad Caverns Trading

    3.9 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveBookstores, Gift Shops
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Mark A.

    Carlsbad Caverns is one of the largest caves in the world. Not only that, but it's spectacularly beautiful. Everywhere you look there are stalagmites, stalagtites, curtains and other cool cave formations. The Big Room is massive - you walk over a mile in just this one room in the cave! It's truly incredible. Definitely worth checking out. There's even a cafeteria down there so you can eat inside the cave (sure to be a hit with the kids). As good as it is, I have to point out that you have to plan in advance; you need to book a reservation ahead of time and that unlike other national parks, you can't just show up and see it. Even with a reservation, you still have to wait in line when you get there for a ticket. The elevator took us straight to the heart of the Big Room and there was no wait for it. As great as the Big Room was, I thought the self guided tour was a little long. Still, this is a great place to see and is definitely worth checking out.

    Margaret S.

    Such a great NP! The visitors center is located about 15 minutes into the first NP sign. There are two bookstores/gift shops. They have passport stamps located in the bookstore to the right hand side. Restrooms are just outside the entrance. We made a reservation to get into line prior to our arrival. The line was super long when we arrived but took about 15 minutes to get through. Of course it was free with our annual national park pass! We opted for the elevator ride up and back due to time constraints. The park ranger gave us a brief into to the rules of the Big Room. At the base there are restrooms, a small cafe and seating area. They have very few souvenirs but they do have a mailbox for postcards.

    Malia R.

    This place is breathtaking! If it's not on your bucket list, it's time to add it! I've never seen anything like it before. There are two options for entry, walking down or taking the elevator. If you're able to walk, I would recommend that option because it's quite stunning. Yes, there are bats and yes, they do smell.. but only in the beginning. I would say the first 10 minutes of your adventure. Make sure to wear comfy shoes! Most people walk down and take the elevator out, but that wasn't an option for us since the elevator was broken, so we had to walk up.. which was quite a trek. So definitely make sure you've got those comfy shoes on. If you're in the area or even if you make a special trip here - it'll be well worth it!

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    Sandee L.

    A trip to the Southwest wouldn't be complete without Frito pie. Here, you also choose your meat and heat. We got the carnitas with Christmas chile and it was the perfect guilty pleasure after our adventure in the lower cave. Big enough for the two of us to share. The only hot food vendor in the park. Cafeteria service.

    Christopher G.

    No trip to the Southwest would be complete without a visit to Carlsbad Caverns!! First discovered in 1898, this Cavern contains over 119 caves; most are walkable on self-guided trails, with a few others only accessible via Ranger-guided tours. Depending on how fast you walk or if you stop often to take photos, the self-guided trails can be as quick as 45 minutes or as long as 3-4 hours! TIP: Take your time down there, walk around and see as much as your can. Read the history of the caverns and all the different formations. If you're a photographer, then it's a fun challenge in order to get those perfect shots! TIP: Bring a light jacket, good hiking/walking shoes, a water bottle and some snacks. The underground temps are low 60's, but you might work up a thirst hiking up/down/around all the trails. The underground cafe isn't really a cafe anymore; most of anything food related has been moved to the cafe restaurant in the visitors center.

    John O.

    I never knew there was a place you could hike 2.5 miles underground through a cavern/cave that is scary enormous. One of the best hikes I've ever had.

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    Larry N.

    This was our last stop on our road trip home from MT to AZ. This was a site to see, my wife and I have never been. Everything was amazing, something that needs to be seen if you get the chance.

    Highly recommend. Depending on your pace, it will take 1.5 to 2 hrs. The walk is well maintained and lit enough you do not need a flashlight. Recommend going early in morning. As we left, it started to get crowded.

    Beef burrito
    Y L.

    So glad to have a proper lunch since there's not much of a dining option in the Carlsbad / Guadalupe area. Had the beef burrito and it was quite okay.

    Deli sandwich with potato salad & chicken quesadilla with chips and salsa
    Courtney L.

    I was actually impressed by the food here. Anyone complaining has clearly never ate at a museum food court before. There was a variety of options and the pricing wasn't bad either. They also had the sense to divy up the lines into hot and cold foods so the lines move quickly. PLUS free refills on soda. WIN for a National Park food court. I just got a deli sandwich and potato salad, but the husband got some awesome chicken quesadillas and chips and salsa. The dining area itself is a tad small and could be problematic on a busy day, but we went during the off season in November so we were almost alone. This obviously isn't fine dining, but remember that long winding road to get here? Yeah... you aren't going anywhere for a 'quick' bite so you are pretty lucky for the variety they do have.

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    The caves were great, but Pat and the green chile stew were even better. Highly recommend the guided tours in addition to the self guided

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    had a super yummy beef sandwich at the restaurant and Pat was a great wealth of info!

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    Avoid if you can. The food is pretty terrible and expensive. Eat before/after or bring a picnic and use the picnic tables.

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    The elevator took us straight to the heart of the Big Room and there was no wait for it.

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    I have been here a couple times with my mother-in-law, and it is actually a really cool little…read morestore. You almost think it's a junk shop, but if you really take time to look around there is a bunch of cool and high quality stuff. They have the greatest selection of candles. Strange, but it's true. There are a lot of little trinkets as well as things like jewelry and decorations for different occasions. They also have a food section with a lot of New Mexico style foods. Like you can buy chili powders, soup mixes, that sort of thing. And of course they have the requisite chili decorator items, which are everywhere in New Mexico. If you have some time to kill, this is a cool place to check out.

    Honey Depot usually has something for everyone on your list and is a good place for last-minute…read moregifts, as they have a large selection of specialty foods, snacks, lotions, etc., in addition to traditional gifts. The only reason I have to rate it three stars rather than four is the prices. Some of the items are very expensive, and I have often found that purchasing an item I've seen in Honey Depot online is still cheaper even after shipping and handling. I know that mom-and-pop places need to mark up to survive, but sometimes it seems like Honey Depot is a little overly marked up. Particularly now that it is essentially Artesia's only gift shop after the closing of Anne's, a trip to purchase more than just one or two small gifts can get VERY expensive in a hurry!

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    5.0(4 reviews)
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    Love the shop! Your website says you close at 5:30, yelp says you close at 10:00. They may to…read morecorrect that. I was excited.

    It's not like there are a ton of shopping choices in Hobbs, America…read more Kountry Korral Boutique was around when I lived in this Southeastern New Mexico town many years ago, and it's still surviving the ups and downs of the oil and gas economy that Hobbs depends on as well as COVID-19. I miss the Tea Room that once was next door, but now it is a different cafe... Outlaw Grill or something. My uncle really enjoyed his ginormous, overpriced green chile burger there recently. I haven't partaken, but back to the boutique... This place offers baby and wedding registries. Many of the items are fairly unique. The clothes, in my humble opinion, are simply overpriced and more geared to more mature ladies. ;) Definitely not my styles or fit. The staff members always have the place open! They rarely IF AT ALL close to set up for Christmas debuts like *cough cough* another place *Horsefeathers* did when I was mostly recently shopping (10/28/20). That's why they get my full 5 star love. TIPS + love their little lotions by "Camille" (tiny jar $1.50)... rare that I see my middle name on anything let alone boutique items + they have GOOD aromatherapy roll-ons ($12 each)! #ThankYouThursday

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