Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Carlsbad February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Carlsbad](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Hotels.d6054977.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Carlsbad Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Carlsbad.d6054977.Car-Hire-Guide)[Carlsbad Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.d6054977.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Carlsbad, NM ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Carlsbad Types of activities [Carlsbad travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad.dx6054977) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park which includes caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/b59fd7f5-ab85-4901-8359-6f1423741fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park which includes caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/b59fd7f5-ab85-4901-8359-6f1423741fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Cavern National Park, New Mexico, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054977/4a7d546a-0fb6-4546-b7fa-2a90d70b818e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Carlsbad Caverns is an historic US national park. We went on a tour of the King's Room. Be sure to get your tours done early so you can really explore all the cavern entrances open to the public. During certain times of the year, you can watch thousands of bats climbing out of the narrow cave entrances (although not in early April when we were there). #caverns #geology #nationalpark #rocks #cave #bats ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/14774960-18b3-448e-ac6d-3baef3ed0e4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![My Bucket list is to explore all 59 national parks in the US. So far, we've gotten to visit over 30. Here's one of them. This is Carlsbad Caverns, one of the oldest cave systems in the world showcasing fossils from dinosaurs to jaguars to ocean life dating back to when New Mexico looked more like the Florida keys than it does now. This is one of my favorite caves to go into because you aren't required to tag along with a guide. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/4da238b9-6289-4d81-8a9b-e976fa4f3e1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Carlsbad Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Carlsbad has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Carlsbad, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Carlsbad with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Carlsbad Carlsbad is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Carlsbad, and make it a breeze to explore Carlsbad and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Carlsbad to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Carlsbad, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Carlsbad. #### Carlsbad attractions Carlsbad has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Carlsbad to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Carlsbad. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Carlsbad | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guadalupe Mountains National Park Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a50314205.activity-details): £11 | | Top 5 things to do | [New Mexico Audio Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk](/things-to-do/new-mexico-tours-bundle-self-guided-drive-and-walk.a48437270.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains National Park Scenic Drive: Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-scenic-drive-self-guided-audio-tour.a50495902.activity-details)[Carlsbad Caverns App-Based Walking Audio Tour (Not a ticket)](/things-to-do/carlsbad-self-guided-walking-audio-tour.a46361755.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a50734488.activity-details)[Guadalupe Mountains National Park Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a50314205.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guadalupe Mountains Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/guadalupe-mountains-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a50734488.activity-details)[Carlsbad Caverns National Park Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/carlsbad-caverns-national-park-self-guided-audio-tour.a50380948.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Carlsbad --- ### Popular places to visit ![Carlsbad Caverns National Park featuring caves as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025866/3eebb3b8-d326-4216-9068-db88ce42208f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park See the wondrous geologic formations in a vast underground cavern system. Cave facilities offer easy walks or adventurous climbs and crawls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Carlsbad.d6025866.Attraction) ![Living Desert Zoo and Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643161/109662d3-36ba-4da7-9386-17e6687c2e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Why not meet the animals who call Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park home during your travels in Carlsbad? Discover the area's desert landscape and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Living-Desert-Zoo-Gardens-State-Park-Carlsbad.d553248621532643161.Attraction) ![Peaceful Riverwalk Footpath with tall leafless trees and resting birds along Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA, winter southwestern nature landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643171/bf3b808a-0186-4685-923d-1e442946b715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area Explore the great outdoors at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carlsbad-Recreation-Area-Carlsbad.d553248621532643171.Attraction) ![Aerial view of sitting bull falls waterfall surrounded by breathtaking rock formations and lush greenery, Carlsbad, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532643108/4d7b5c14-9870-4716-bd8a-1c73b70c8d20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sitting Bull Falls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sitting Bull Falls during your travels in Carlsbad. Amble around the area's parks or seek out its hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sitting-Bull-Falls-Whites-City.d553248621532643108.Attraction) #### Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Caverns-National-Park-Visitor-Center-Whites-City.d553248635998123469.Attraction) #### Riverwalk Recreation Center Riverwalk Recreation Center is just one of the places to see in Carlsbad, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Riverwalk-Recreation-Center-Carlsbad.d6218007.Attraction) #### Carlsbad Medical Center If Carlsbad Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Carlsbad. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlsbad-Medical-Center-Carlsbad.d624555098365964288.Attraction) #### Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Carlsbad at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Carlsbad-Golf-Course-Carlsbad.d553248621532643173.Attraction) #### Bat Flight Amphitheater You can get tickets for a performance at Bat Flight Amphitheater on your trip to Carlsbad. Discover the desert landscape and mountain views in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bat-Flight-Program-Im-Carlsbad-Cavern-National-Park-Carlsbad.d553248621532643165.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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