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Las Cruces NM Tourism and Sightseeing
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Las Cruces New Mexico Tourism At a GlanceBest Time to Visit Las Cruces New Mexico350 days of sunshine each year combined with year-round seasonal and ongoing events and festivals make Las Cruces the perfect travel destination any time of year. The fall months, specifically September and October, are typically busier because it’s prime harvest season for wineries & the renowned Las Cruces chile crop. The fall months also have a wide variety of events ranging from state fairs to renaissance fairs, including numerous festivals such as: the Hatch Chile Festival, The New Mexico Harvest Wine Festival and The Whole Enchilada fiesta.
With an abundance of natural recreation hotspots, Las Cruces is one of the few places where you can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as golfing and mountain biking.
Find things to do in Las Cruces. View Las Cruces attractions. View events in Las Cruces. Find Places to stay in Las Cruces.In-Season CostsLas Cruces is the perfect value travel destination, offering numerous free activities such as: The Las Cruces Farmer’s and Crafts Market, taking a stroll thorough Old Mesilla or any of the 40 different galleries within the area and even a tours through the local Rio Grande Winery & Stahmann Farms. Furthermore, a large number of attractions such as The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum and The Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park don’t cost more than a few dollars per person. Whether it’s upscale or casual dining, Las Cruces boasts over 200 different restaurants, with flavors ranging from Mexican to Hawaiian, that provide visitors plenty of wonderful dining options. For dinner at a fine dining restaurant with a glass of wine, expect to spend about $20 per person.Average Las Cruces WeatherLas Cruces enjoys 350 days of sunshine a year. Temperatures in the summer months routinely reach the high 90s, with nighttime lows in the 60s. The fall air is a bit cooler with daytime highs of mid 70s to low 80s. During the winter, when northern states are digging themselves out from under the snow, Las Cruces basks in daytime temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to lower 60s. As spring arrives in March and April, temperatures climb steadily from the low to high 80s. Las Cruces receives an average of 8.5 inches of rain per year and no more than two inches of snow in the winter.TransportationMost air travel is through the El Paso International Airport, located less than one hour south of Las Cruces in El Paso, TX. The airport accommodates most major commercial airlines and has direct shuttle services from the airport to several points in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces International Airport is equipped to service private and charter aircraft.
If you are traveling to Las Cruces by car, we are located at the intersection of interstates 10 (east-west) and 25 (north-south) in southern New Mexico.
Occasionally, Highway 70 heading east out of Las Cruces is temporarily closed for a short period of time due to testing at White Sands Missile Range. Call in advance if you are planning to head that direction.New Mexico Tourism - Las Cruces Attractions, Activities and Day TripsNestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the majestic Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande, Las Cruces, New Mexico, is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination, with 72 holes of spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions such as Old Mesilla - not to mention world-class Mexican food! Las Cruces also blends a unique variety of attractions, culture, historical sites and superb year-round weather with 350 days of sunshine per year!
Major Attractions in and around town:
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
- Old Mesilla
- Farmer’s Market
- Veteran’s Park/Bataan Memorial
- The Branigan Cultural Center
- The Las Cruces Museum of Art
- The Las Cruces Railroad Museum
- Museum of Natural History
- The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
- Golf Courses
- Wineries
- Aguirre Springs & Dripping Springs
- The Asomboro Institue for Science Education
- Stahmann Farms
- Over 40 unique art galleriesv
Major Attractions within an hour:
- White Sands National Monument
- Ft. Selden State Monument
- Leasburg Dam State Park
- Kilborne Hole Geologic Interpretation Site
- Caballo Lake & Elephant Butte Lake State Parks
- Ghost towns
- The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso
- Radium Hot Springs
- Spaceport America
- Rockhound State Park
- Ysleta & Soccoro Mission
- New Mexico Museum of Space History
- Southern New Mexico Speedway
Things to do in Las Cruces NM, Sightseeing and Las Cruces NM TourismView our list of tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a Las Cruces NM Vacation! Find detailed information on the Las Cruces NM tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific travel category on the left hand menu.
Fun Things to do during your Las Cruces NM Vacation - Top Las Cruces NM Tourist Attractions and ActivitiesPopular attractions in Las Cruces NM include New Mexico Farm And Ranch Heritage Museum, Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and Las Cruces Museum of Art. View all attractions in Las Cruces NM.
Fun things to do in Las Cruces NM include Historic Old Mesilla, White Sands National Monument and Griggs At Reymond Arts & Antiques. View all things to do in Las Cruces NM.
Places to stay in New Mexico - Top New Mexico AccommodationsSome of the most popular places to stay in Las Cruces NM include La Quinta Inn Las Cruces Mesilla Valley, Ramada Palms de Las Cruces and Super 8 Motel - Las Cruces/White Sands Area. View all places to stay in Las Cruces NM.
If you enjoy swimming, view our list of hotels with indoor pools in Las Cruces NM.
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