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Las Cruces Tourism and Sightseeing
With an average of 350 days of sunshine each year, a rich variety of attractions and events, as well as a wealth of outdoor activities set against the backdrop of the majestic Organ Mountains, Las Cruces serves as the perfect visitor destination all year round. Our spectacular terrain, scenery and climate are features one needs to experience to truly appreciate. Las Cruces offers the best of our region's unique cuisine, a wide range of museums and galleries, profound historic attractions, a rich annual calendar filled with performing arts, sporting events, fiestas and an endless bounty of outdoor offerings. Located at the crossroads of Interstate-10 and Interstate-25 Las Cruces is easily accessible from any direction.  Skip to Best Time to Visit. View Map.

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Historic Old Mesilla
Historic Old Mesilla Top Attraction!
Shopping in Mesilla, NM USA

Mesilla is a small town by today's standards but 150 years ago it was the major stop for those traveling between San Antonio and San Diego. Mesilla hasn't changed much over the years, allowing visitors to see what an 1800's border town looked like.
White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument Top Attraction!
Recreation in Las Cruces, NM USA

Located roughly 45 miles east of Las Cruces on U.S. Highway 70 White Sands National Monument protects the world's largest gypsum dune-field, and the unique plants and animals that survive in this other-worldly place.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park Top Attraction!
Nature in Las Cruces, NM USA

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is New Mexico's newest State Park. Opened in 2008, the park is located along the western bank of the Rio Grande southwest of the town of Mesilla.
Cutter Gallery
Cutter Gallery things to do on a rainy day in Las Cruces, NM
Shopping in Las Cruces, NM USA

Fine art, antiques, jewelry, clock/watch and jewelry repair. The Cutter Gallery is owned and operated by Glenn and Sally Cutter, who have served generations of discriminating buyers of jewelry, art, and antiques.
Cadetes De Linares at NMSU Pan American Center
Cadetes De Linares at NMSU Pan American Center things to do on a rainy day in Las Cruces, NM
Next Month, May 18, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Las Cruces, NM USA

Cadetes De Linares May 18, 2024 at NMSU Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM 9:00PM
Foreigner at NMSU Pan American Center
Foreigner at NMSU Pan American Center things to do on a rainy day in Las Cruces, NM
Oct 09, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in Las Cruces, NM USA

Foreigner October 09, 2024 at NMSU Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM 7:00PM
New Mexico State Baseball vs. New Mexico Lobos Baseball
New Mexico State Baseball vs. New Mexico Lobos Baseball things to do on a rainy day in Las Cruces, NM
This Month, Apr 30, 2024 (Tuesday) Sports event in Las Cruces, NM USA

New Mexico State Baseball vs. New Mexico Lobos Baseball April 30, 2024 at NMSU Presley Askew Baseball Complex in Las Cruces, NM 6:00PM
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Las Cruces, NM USA

IHOP at 2900 N Telshor Blvd Las Cruces, NM Dine at IHOP® on N Telshor Blvd in Las Cruces, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Alamogordo, NM USA

IHOP at 1413 South White Sands Blvd Alamogordo, NM Dine at IHOP® on South White Sands Blvd in Alamogordo, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Las Cruces, NM USA

IHOP at 351 E. University Ave Las Cruces, NM Dine at IHOP® on E. University Ave in Las Cruces, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
IHOP
IHOP
Casual Dining restaurant in Deming, NM USA

IHOP at 813 E. Pine St Deming, NM Dine at IHOP® on E. Pine St in Deming, the home of pancakes and delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner near you with breakfast delivery and breakfast takeout available. View hours, specials or order online.
White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument
National Park in Alamogordo, NM USA

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Best Time to Visit Las Cruces


The best time to visit New Mexico is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the low 60's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the low 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Las Cruces


Month Low Avg High
January 21.1 F° 39.0 F° 56.8 F°
February 24.8 F° 43.4 F° 62.0 F°
March 30.5 F° 49.7 F° 68.9 F°
April 37.1 F° 56.8 F° 76.5 F°
May 45.9 F° 65.6 F° 85.2 F°
June 55.2 F° 74.7 F° 94.1 F°
July 62.5 F° 78.7 F° 94.9 F°
August 60.8 F° 76.3 F° 91.7 F°
September 53.6 F° 70.2 F° 86.7 F°
October 40.2 F° 58.9 F° 77.5 F°
November 27.8 F° 46.6 F° 65.3 F°
December 21.4 F° 39.0 F° 56.5 F°

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