Location: Las Cruces
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With the majestic Organ Mountains to the east and the mighty Rio Grande to the west, Las Cruces stands as an oasis at the junction of the I-10 and I-25. New Mexico State University makes its home here, among fine art galleries, informative museums, a lively theater scene and high desert terrain. The sun almost always seems to be shining in Las Cruces, which enjoys on average 350 days of clear blue skies per year, making it the perfect base to explore the breathtaking surrounding area.
Restaurants in Las Cruces
1. Old Mesilla Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 986 reviews
Reviewed By Waterlaw - Jerusalem, Israel
This is a wonderful "village" to view and walk around in. Old village that as it was over a hundred years ago. You'll see beautiful adobe buildings, art galleries, great bars and a lovely museum.
2. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
For at least 4,000 years, people have been growing food in this region and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum tells this incredible story through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, oral histories, objects, and educational programs. In 2017-18, the Museum is celebrating 20 years of sharing this remarkable story of survival, ingenuity, and hope. It connects generations and weaves together people from various cultures that are uniquely New Mexico. Visitors from around the world have enjoyed the Museum, one of the region’s top attractions. The 47-acre campus in Las Cruces features several barns, animals, a greenhouse, play areas for children, an amphitheater, the Heritage Garden and much more. Permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a theater, library, gift shop, snack bar, and meeting rooms are located in the 100,000-square-feet, ranch-style main building, named after Bruce King, New Mexico’s only three-term governor and rancher.
Reviewed By katyrwalls - Middleburg, United States
This museum tells the history of agriculture in New Mexico from earliest times to present. One of the most interesting things is the oral histories. These early ranchers and farmers come to life in the retelling of their personal struggles. The outdoor exhibits are actual livestock that were, and are presently, raised in New Mexico. My docent, Liz, was very knowledgeable and explained about cross breeding cattle to improve meat grades. She showed me cattle from the early Spanish breeds to the crosses between Angus and a Brahman that produce Brangus, a hardy and popular breed of beef cattle more resistant to heat. The animal's there range from goats to horses and tiny calves to huge bulls you would not want to antagonize.
3. New Mexico State University
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Waterlaw - Jerusalem, Israel
This is a wonderful university in a small town of about 100,000 people. Great, caring and hard working teachers, and a lovely campus.
4. Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
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4.5 based on 323 reviews
We are a world-class Market in the heart of Main Street Downtown Las Cruces. We have over 300 members who are skilled artisans, farmers, bakers, food trucks and talented local musicians. All of the goods are handmade, and grown right here in New Mexico.
Reviewed By Juanito_Hayburg - El Paso, United States
I’ve attended this fine market before, only disagreeing with the allowance of non-service dogs into it. Other than that, this is an excellent worthwhile Saturday morning event, and I was very pleased to attend. Me, and a lot of others, including two Barcelonian women enjoyed walking around, looking, learning, maybe buying items or food. At one stand, I acknowledged the great value of their task: registering voters. We all concurred that voting is only possible if the voter is registered, which has to be done at least 30 days prior to the official ballot-casting date. I missed it before somehow, but definitely not this time: posing with my eBikeKit-assisted CruzBike beside a vibrant Las Cruces mural. In fact, there was a bit if a line as most everybody wanted this free “postcard perfect” image to post, proof of being in this fantastic city! I’m looking forward to returning; it certainly gets my “Wheel of Approval!”
5. Dripping Springs Natural Area
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4.5 based on 508 reviews
Reviewed By E9545SGlindal - Dallas, United States
We hiked with our two dogs for a little over two miles. Beautiful views and a very nice hike..... very rocky though so West proper boots !
6. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Grlriot - Las Cruces, United States
There is so much beauty to see within the monument which includes the Organ Mountains, Desert Peaks, Portillo Mountains, and Dona Aña Mountains. This is truly a treasure to behold. Visit the website and get yourself some maps and get out exploring this enchanting magical monument!
