Location: Las Cruces
Top Things to do in Las Cruces
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Las Cruces, New Mexico (NM)
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 State University
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Lake Valley Historic Townsite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Keabu - Alamogordo, United States
We really enjoyed our drive and town visit on a Sunday morning. The drive was very relaxing and the town history was very interesting. We did the self-guided hike all the way around per the guide. Doesn't take long and as stated, is interesting. For those that wrote reviews about difficulty finding the place or hours they're open, it was all right on the main BLM site (the site listed as "website" on this Trip Advisor page) for the townsite. Directions were spot on. The cemetery is across the street and could easily be missed. Tip: We stopped at Sparky's in Hatch on our way back for the best Green Chile Cheeseburger ever.
4. Southern New Mexico Speedway
5. Art Obscura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Art Obscura is the one place to shop where you are guaranteed to find something out of the ordinary to call your own. Whether you're interested in art, antiques, collectibles, or even silver jewelry we've got something for you. By shopping At Art Obscura you'll be supporting local artists and stimulating the local economy. Shop local, shop Art Obscura.
Reviewed By L2780GZdavids - Las Cruces, United States
This engaging artspace/antique shop has become a staple of the local art community, with professional exhibitions of eclectic artworks on rotational display monthly. A wonderful place to find the perfect gift for picky friends and family. It's been made even more inviting with the addition of The Hood -- featuring collectible cars and motorcycles, art, objects, apparel, oddities, jewelry, memorabilia and more -- in the back of the building. Now there are two great reasons to visit!
6. Las Cruces Water Tank Murals
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By DianeJ885 - Las Cruces, United States
I hope everyone in Las Cruces has traveled around and looked at all the wonderful works of art that surrounds our outdoors here in Las Cruces NM. How fortunate are we to have the artists that share their talents with us all. It makes our City so beautful and a FUN place to live and show our visitors around. Thank you to all our artists!!!
7. Basilica San Albino Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By DOG_Luvr2_DaMaxx - Las Cruces, United States
Gorgeous and historic church. I'm a lifelong Catholic and love being able to celebrate Mass in a historic place. There's an old bat in a mantilla that thinks she owns the place but if you ignore her delusions of ownership then it's a great place.
8. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Overall Ratings
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!
9. Mesilla Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By K1078RKannc - Nashville, United States
If you are in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Plaza is worth a stop. You can find a delicious meal here, learn a bit of Southwestern history and find some well priced souvenirs. A lovely place to take a stroll.
10. Plaza de Las Cruces
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 650lnl
We went on a Saturday morning and absolutely enjoyed every single second of it. Local artist selling their products at and incredible price and fresh farm veggies and organic meat and great prices. We were there for hours, sat down enjoyed a good cup of coffee and a pastry and then continued on. Some of the nicest jewely and very reasonable prices I have found.
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