• Q: What is Las Cruces known for?
  • A: Las Cruces is a relaxed Southwestern city with a thriving economy, rich architecture, a vibrant art scene, and spectacular annual festivals.
  • Q: What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in Las Cruces?
  • A: The area offers fantastic outdoor activities with wonderful hiking and riding trails, old mining ghost towns, and ancient Indian rock art.
  • Q: What other attractions does Las Cruces offer?
  • A: Visitors can enjoy desert plants and animals, wonderful local crafts, diverse restaurants and markets, and the area’s endless blue sky.

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1. Old Mesilla Village

Old Mesilla Village
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2. Museum of Nature & Science

Museum of Nature & Science
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3. Dripping Springs Natural Area

Dripping Springs Natural Area
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4. White Sands Missile Range Museum

White Sands Missile Range Museum
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5. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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6. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
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7. The Zuhl Museum

The Zuhl Museum
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8. Soledad Canyon Day Use Area

Soledad Canyon Day Use Area
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9. Lake Valley Historic Townsite

Lake Valley Historic Townsite
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10. New Mexico Spaceport Authority

New Mexico Spaceport Authority
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11. Dion's

Dion's
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12. Las Cruces Railroad Museum

Las Cruces Railroad Museum
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13. Model Collection of Rolf Mitchel at the Las Cruces International Airport

Model Collection of Rolf Mitchel at the Las Cruces International Airport
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14. Las Cruces Museum of Art

Las Cruces Museum of Art
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15. No Strings Theatre Company

No Strings Theatre Company
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16. Fountain Theater

Fountain Theater
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17. Rio Grande Theatre

Rio Grande Theatre
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18. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
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19. Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture

Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture
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20. Red Hawk Golf Club

Red Hawk Golf Club
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21. Toucan Market

Toucan Market
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22. Amaro Winery

Amaro Winery
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Best Time to Visit Places to Stay Tips for Visiting
Spring (March-May) – Mild temperatures and blooming desert flowers. Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces – A stylish and elegant stay with Southwestern charm. Explore Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument – Hike through breathtaking landscapes and wildflowers.
Summer (June-August) – Hot and dry, great for early morning or evening adventures. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Las Cruces – A comfortable stay with modern amenities. Visit White Sands National Park – Take in the surreal beauty of rolling gypsum sand dunes.
Fall (September-November) – Cooler temperatures and vibrant festivals. Lundeen Inn of the Arts – A charming and artsy bed & breakfast. Attend the Hatch Chile Festival – Experience New Mexico’s famous green chile harvest.
Winter (December-February) – Cool but mild, with beautiful desert scenery. Drury Inn & Suites Las Cruces – A cozy and convenient winter retreat. Explore Old Mesilla – Enjoy historic adobe buildings, festive lights, and great Southwestern cuisine.

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