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    The Alien Zone

    3.7 (112 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dale S.

    Not counting our hotel , or shopping or eating , this was the activity we spent the most money on in our time in Roswell, and it was by far the least worth it. I was really taken aback because of all the good Yelp reviews. I don't know if I am missing something or I came on a bad day but this is definitely not worth it in my opinion, especially when there are so many other fun things to do close by. When you enter The Alien Zone there is a tiny gift shop in the front and the girl behind the counter was watching a movie on her laptop. We asked for two tickets and paid $17.32. She pointed to the curtain and said "You're fine to go back and check it out. You can touch all of the props and take pictures." Once we walked through the curtain, I thought we were getting pranked. There was a wall full of toys like aliens and rats and spiders but they are all behind netting that has been zip tied together, so you can't touch any of it. Then you see a few displays with aliens that look like they are left over from some old escape room or something. Underwhelming is an understatement. We figured since we had already paid, we might as well try to have some fun, but it is so dark in the room that It's difficult to get a good photo. There are only two rooms and once we got into the second room it got really really warm. At the very end they have a lab coat that you can put on for photo ops I guess but we were literally sweating, so we just left. If you are reading reviews to decide which things are worth doing and which things are not, definitely put this on your not list. The UFO spacewalk is just a block or two away, it's less expensive, and way more fun. There are also plenty of alien photo ops all around the city, including the visitor center, that don't cost a penny.

    Sarah T.

    This place ruled! It's a fun tourist spot for all sorts of silly alien photos. There were quite a few "sets" and photo ops, which were all pretty funny. We were laughing the whole time. It had a strange smell, but we think it might have been from the recent flood? Otherwise, we loved hanging out with the aliens there

    My son loved taking photos with all of the alien props
    Elsa R.

    Megan was so helpful. Great place for photo props only $8 an entrance. She will help get awesome photos! At the end of the day the photos will be the evidence left of the UFO festival and UFO activities. Please is easily accessible. Great place to stop by overall.

    Erin W.

    Friendly staff and good value, the photo ops were so fun. We had a crew of seven people ranging from 5-52 years old and everyone enjoyed it!

    Some of the cool scenes you get to take pictures with!!

    So many cool props to take pictures with! My girlfriend and I spent an hour getting such great pictures. The owners will come help you take whatever pictures you want, they are so helpful and friendly!! You've got to check it out!!

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    Michael T.

    The owner was funny and engaging. She even gave a discount for the kids stuff...just because she said which I find very refreshing in today's high prices. It was amazing and very fun. Not just for the kids but for us adults as well. It let me be a kid again. All the displays are hilarious and all have great detail. Will come back!

    Oops I think I'm in trouble
    Julie C.

    If you want hilarious alien-themed photo ops, stop here after visiting the UFO museum. This was one of the highlights of my first Roswell visits fifteen years ago so I wanted to come back with my family this summer. The store and photo op area are due for a refresh but it was still fun for the entire family. Even our dog was welcome in the antics. Cheesy fun so don't take it too seriously.

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    Rick S.

    This place is more of a tee shirt shop and they do have a museum that we didn't go in. The shop has lots different shirts to choose from. In the back there are some props you can get pictures with and check out. The town has lots of aliens to get pictures with. The McDonald's even gets into the craze.

    Irene Y.

    It is very cheesy but so is Roswell! I had read the bad reviews, yes it is cheesy but for $5 a person ($3 a kid under 5 free) what do you expect. We love the alien props especially the one where you can pretend you are upside down. The hours on yelp are wrong. Google the store and look at the official website. The day we came yelp said 10 am but store website said 11 and they opened at 11. It was a great, super cheesy ending to our Roswell adventures and my kids loved it. The souvenir section was not impressive but that's not what we came to the store for!

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    Drove all the way to see this store and they are closed even though page says they are open.

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    This was just a silly fun thing to do. Take lots of goofy selfies. Worth a couple of bucks. I'd recommend it. It's fun.

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    If you're looking for novelty, this place is better than the UFO museum. Definitely glad I went!

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    Ask the Community - The Alien Zone

    When did they first open?

    1997

    How much is it for a person to go in?

    $2 per person, to get to the cheesy photo op displays.

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    Review Highlights - The Alien Zone

    .3 bucks a person, you can't beat that(you'll pay 5 bucks just to get into the ufo museum and it's all display/reading stuff)

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    Hangar 209

    Hangar 209

    5.0(36 reviews)
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    To us, this was the nicest store in Roswell...so nice we came here twice actually!…read more As soon as you walk into Hangar 209 you are greeted warmly by one of the employees. I believe they even offered us free coffee and they are dog friendly so we were also greeted by some adorable pups! I love that and I especially love any space that makes our dog feel welcome. The vibe and aesthetic are relaxed and luxurious and it's immediately apparent that they're selling very good quality merchandise. I spent a lot of time looking at their custom shirts and sweaters and my husband spent a lot of time looking at their beef jerky. They have a local line called abduction jerky that had an amazing variety of flavors. On our first visit we were still checking out the downtown area so we grabbed some snacks and drinks and headed out but after touring the town a bit more and realizing what a gem this store actually is, we headed back before we ended our day so that we could pick up some more items. How often do you find a shop with ONLY 5 star reviews? This place is a gem. It really feels like they have something for everyone. If you're exploring the area and you're looking for a shop that's a bit more thoughtful, welcoming and well done, this is the place.

    Loved this spot in Roswell. We didn't actually get any coffee, but did buy merch! They had really…read moreunique and fun alien themed t-shirts & koozies. We bought one of each and loved the design. Fun spot. Definitely not your run of the mill merchandise!

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    Hangar 209
    Hangar 209 - ROSWELL!

    ROSWELL!

    Hangar 209 - Cool tshirts everywhere!

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    Cool tshirts everywhere!

    Invasion Station - Rooftop decoration

    Invasion Station

    4.8(80 reviews)
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    Great stop while in Roswell! Great location on Main street near the UFO McDonalds and right down…read morethe street from the UFO Museum. They have a great selection of items, some you wont find anywhere else. Chuck was so helpful. We couldn't find some shirts in the right size and he was quick to find them. There are also some great photo spots right outside the store - with aliens, the mural, or the UFO prop. The prices are fair value (some items were a little more expensive then elsewhere) and in my opinion worth it.

    Our first cheesy alien tourist gift shop stop at Roswell! It's located on the northern end of Main…read moreStreet and worth a stop for the photo ops in addition to all the alien themed gifts inside! There is a large mural on the outside wall by Eddie Macias. A local artist whose artwork you will find all throughout the city! There are also alien and UFO statues you can take pictures with on the roof and right outside the building. Cassie was a gem and made us visitors feel welcome and gave us great tips about the city and was SUCH a good representative for the store and Roswell. Thank you so much Cassie for the great experience! The shirt designs and tie dyes as well as the magnets behind the register you can ONLY find at this shop. If you are interested in unique gifts I recommend asking what else can only be found at this shop!

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    Invasion Station - Alien statue out front

    Alien statue out front

    Invasion Station - Lots of unique alien themed souveinirs

    Lots of unique alien themed souveinirs

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    The Alien Zone - fashion - Updated July 2026

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