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1. Old Mesilla Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Old Mesilla Village
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2. Museum of Nature & Science ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Museum of Nature & Science
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3. Dripping Springs Natural Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Dripping Springs Natural Area
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4. White Sands Missile Range Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
White Sands Missile Range Museum
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5. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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6. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
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7. The Zuhl Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Las Cruces Museum of Art
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15. No Strings Theatre Company

Category: Entertainment Near Me
No Strings Theatre Company
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16. Fountain Theater

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Fountain Theater
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17. Rio Grande Theatre

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18. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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

21. Toucan Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff

22. Amaro Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • 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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