When you think of New Mexico, what images come to mind? Perhaps enchanting landscapes like White Sands National Park? Or perhaps ristras hanging from roof eaves?

Or maybe even aliens?

Jirka Matousek/Flickr There’s no denying that New Mexico entered the fascination of Americans all over the country following the alleged 1947 crash landing of an alien spaceship. That has only grown over the years with movies, TV shows, and other media highlighting that crash.

While the official story states this was simply a high-altitude balloon used in an attempt to monitor Soviet nuclear tests, others insist this is the first true piece of evidence of extraterrestrial life.

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This has led to people associating Roswell and New Mexico with aliens ever since.

pedrik/Flickr You’ll find an array of alien-related merchandise, events, and even museums.

Enter the Roswell UFO Spacewalk, a blacklight adventure that easily captures the imagination of alien believers and non-believers alike.

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Previously the Roswell Space Center, this art installation is a recent set-up by creator Bryan Ward.

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Walk through a wormhole…

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook

…meander through a kooky extraterrestrial forest…

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook

…and take a peek at a creepy alien ship and testing facility.

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook

While here, be sure to check out the artist’s original retro space paintings and prints!

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook Seeing these will take you back to the New Wave era of sci-fi from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Have you had a chance to stop by this cool little art installation?

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook

The Roswell UFO Spacewalk is located in Roswell near the intersection of Main and Second streets, near other alien-related attractions.

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The Spacewalk is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can find details about the Spacewalk by visiting their Facebook page.

Jirka Matousek/Flickr

There’s no denying that New Mexico entered the fascination of Americans all over the country following the alleged 1947 crash landing of an alien spaceship. That has only grown over the years with movies, TV shows, and other media highlighting that crash.

Roswell Daily Record/Wikimedia Commons

pedrik/Flickr

You’ll find an array of alien-related merchandise, events, and even museums.

Crystal Penland/Google

Patrick Jalbert/Google

Roswell UFO Spacewalk/Facebook

Seeing these will take you back to the New Wave era of sci-fi from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Google Maps

Facebook: Roswell UFO Spacewalk Address: 116 E 2nd Street, Roswell, NM 88201

Looking for an alien-themed spot to dine after stopping by the Spacewalk and other similar museums? The local McDonald’s is perhaps the most memorable fast food joint you’ll encounter! Read more in There’s No Other McDonald’s In The World Like This One In New Mexico.

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Address: 116 E 2nd St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA