Since 2004, visitation to Carlsbad Caverns has been about 400,000 per year.
The three miles of permitted visitation of Carlsbad Caverns is one of the most accessible and most beautiful caverns in the world, having one of the largest (in terms of volume) underground rooms anywhere.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico receives approximately 400,000-500,000 visitors each year.
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Carlsbad Caverns are a cave with unusually large rooms and well-developed columns. Because of its size and beauty, it is also easy to visit.
New Mexico tourists visit White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Abo Pueblo ruins, New Mexico State Capital, and Old Town Albuquerque.
Visit the park or the photo gallery on their web site to find out.
I've been there twice because it is breath-takingly beautiful. My guess is that most of the millions of other visitors do for the same reason.
The cost to visit Carlsbad Caverns National Park is $15 for adults aged 16 and older. Entry is free for children under 16. Additional fees may apply for guided tours or special programs.
People who are mildly claustrophobic may still enjoy a visit to Carlsbad Cavern. The main cave is huge with ceiling reaching over 250 feet. If the claustrophobic person feels OK in an enclosed space, like a shopping mall or theater, then he or she should do OK in Carlsbad Cavern. (There is an elevator ride to exit the cave, but it lasts only one minute.)
New Mexico tourism attractions include White Sands National Monument, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Abo Pueblo ruins, New Mexico State Capital, Old Town Albuquerque and the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
People visit these places In New Mexico: - Carlsbad Caverns - White Sands - Albuquerque, Old Town, and Scandia Peak - Santa Fe Old Town - Las Cruces - Small town called Truth or Consequences- Elephant Butte