Guidebook for Las Cruces
Parks & Nature
Amazing hiking with views views views!
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Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
15000 Dripping Springs RoadAmazing hiking with views views views!
The tail end of this park is just to your right as you come over the dam. Great hiking and a wonderful stop for young kiddos
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Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
5000 Calle Del NorteThe tail end of this park is just to your right as you come over the dam. Great hiking and a wonderful stop for young kiddos
It’s amazing, just remember to pack LOTS of water, it gets seriously hot out there, but don’t worry, it’s worth it, and if you have the chance to do the full moon, DO IT!!
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Monumento Nacional de las Dunas de Arena Blancas
It’s amazing, just remember to pack LOTS of water, it gets seriously hot out there, but don’t worry, it’s worth it, and if you have the chance to do the full moon, DO IT!!
This is a 3 hour drive from Las Cruces, so it makes for a very long day if you are not spending the night there, but Holy Cow! It is definitely worth the drive.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
This is a 3 hour drive from Las Cruces, so it makes for a very long day if you are not spending the night there, but Holy Cow! It is definitely worth the drive.
This is another long drive, but if you are in NM for a while, Silver City is a fun day trip and while you are in that neighborhood, this is a pretty great hike.
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
26 Jim Bradford TrailThis is another long drive, but if you are in NM for a while, Silver City is a fun day trip and while you are in that neighborhood, this is a pretty great hike.
If you are looking for a great day hike near Las Cruces, this is just on the other side of the Organ Mountains.
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Aguirre Spring Campground
Aguirre Springs RoadIf you are looking for a great day hike near Las Cruces, this is just on the other side of the Organ Mountains.
Pioneer Women's Park
500 W Las Cruces AveGreat place to go on a walk. It has a play ground for children.
Small park with a play ground. It is right next to a tennis court with is open to the public. It is also near Laabs Swimming Pool which you can go to for a fee.
Lions Park
701 W Picacho AveSmall park with a play ground. It is right next to a tennis court with is open to the public. It is also near Laabs Swimming Pool which you can go to for a fee.
Unidad Park
1500 E Hadley AveGreat park to bring your children to! It's likely the biggest playground in Las Cruces.
Arts & Culture
On what we call "the downtown mall" also right next to the Art Museum and in the area of the farmers market. Super fun for kids, it has interactive exhibits and a play area for children.
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Museum of Nature & Science
411 N Downtown MallOn what we call "the downtown mall" also right next to the Art Museum and in the area of the farmers market. Super fun for kids, it has interactive exhibits and a play area for children.
Mesquite Art Gallery
340 N Mesquite StWonderful photography from local artist!
Great place to see local artist shows! It is dedicated to engaging visitors in the rich heritage of the Southwest and the world-at-large through artistic, cultural and historical exhibitions and programs.
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Branigan Cultural Center
501 N Main StGreat place to see local artist shows! It is dedicated to engaging visitors in the rich heritage of the Southwest and the world-at-large through artistic, cultural and historical exhibitions and programs.
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
200 E Picacho AveLocal Library
Great place to learn about the history of New Mexico. So much fun! There is something for everyone in the family.
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New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs RdGreat place to learn about the history of New Mexico. So much fun! There is something for everyone in the family.
Visit the Plaza, great restaurants, shopping and a farmer's market on Sunday.
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Plaza de Mesilla
2170 Calle De ParianVisit the Plaza, great restaurants, shopping and a farmer's market on Sunday.
Las Cruces Community Theatre
313 N Main StGreat place to watch the local community theater.
Rio Grande Theatre
211 N Main StLocal theater groups will perform here often!
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall
Our local college's theater. Lots of local groups will perform there.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
2340 E Lohman AveGood cross section of regular and organic
This is Padma's Real Estate Company, if you have any questions regarding real estate, she would be happy to help!
Rethink Real Estate
635 E Griggs AveThis is Padma's Real Estate Company, if you have any questions regarding real estate, she would be happy to help!
Also has a good selection of organic and gluten free.
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Natural Grocers
3970 E Lohman AveAlso has a good selection of organic and gluten free.
Toucan Market
1701 East University AvenueGreat butchershop!
Great meat, this is a locally owned grocery store, get the basics here.
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Save Mart
495 N Valley DrGreat meat, this is a locally owned grocery store, get the basics here.
Shopping
FARMesilla
1840 Avenida de MesillaLocal produce and goodies
Great Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
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Mercado de Agricultores y Artesanos de Las Cruces
221 N Main StGreat Farmer's Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Organ Mountain Outfitters
535 N Main StBuy local souvenirs that give back to the local schools.
Plenty of shops to go to. It also has a movie theater.
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Mesilla Valley Mall station
700 S Telshor BlvdPlenty of shops to go to. It also has a movie theater.
There is another location on Solano. Great place to browse through books new and old.
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COAS Books
317 N Main StThere is another location on Solano. Great place to browse through books new and old.
Zia Comics
125 N Main StGreat shop to go to for comic fans!
Food scene
Great local food if you want something that is not ALL green chile, all of the time. Although we can't imagine why you would not want chile on EVERYTHING, this place has a wide cross selection. Oddly, the wine is not great (if you like dry wine) but the food is, and there is a great patio.
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D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
1720 Avenida de MesillaGreat local food if you want something that is not ALL green chile, all of the time. Although we can't imagine why you would not want chile on EVERYTHING, this place has a wide cross selection. Oddly, the wine is not great (if you like dry wine) but the food is, and there is a great patio.
Chile is the name of the game here, there green enchiladas are to die for and the "Andele's Dog House" across the street has a drive through. Very kid friendly.
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Andele Restaurant
1950 Calle Del NorteChile is the name of the game here, there green enchiladas are to die for and the "Andele's Dog House" across the street has a drive through. Very kid friendly.
The Mix offers a range of Pacific Rim cuisine. This includes a New Mexican twist, with chile being a part of many of the dishes there. You can get plain ole sushi here, but the Las Cruces roll is not to be missed! Tell Ethan we sent you. If you are staying at the Plain St house, this is on the corner of Espina and University.
Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine
1001 E University AveThe Mix offers a range of Pacific Rim cuisine. This includes a New Mexican twist, with chile being a part of many of the dishes there. You can get plain ole sushi here, but the Las Cruces roll is not to be missed! Tell Ethan we sent you. If you are staying at the Plain St house, this is on the corner of Espina and University.
Hands down the best green chile sauce in town in our opinion. The service can be a little hit and miss, but it really is worth the wait and all that comes with a hole in the wall local favorite.
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Nellie's Cafe
1226 W Hadley AveHands down the best green chile sauce in town in our opinion. The service can be a little hit and miss, but it really is worth the wait and all that comes with a hole in the wall local favorite.
And now for something completely different, just kidding, even this Italian restaurant has green and red chile pasta. (are you sensing a theme yet? We are a little proud of our chile)
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Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant
3000 Harrelson StAnd now for something completely different, just kidding, even this Italian restaurant has green and red chile pasta. (are you sensing a theme yet? We are a little proud of our chile)
There are several locations around town. Go, just spurge and go, trust us. And, yes, yes you can get green chile on top.
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Caliche's Frozen Custard
590 S Valley DrThere are several locations around town. Go, just spurge and go, trust us. And, yes, yes you can get green chile on top.
Another great local coffee shop with wonderful pastries, if you are staying in Mesilla this is a great stop.
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The Bean Cafe
2011 Avenida de MesillaAnother great local coffee shop with wonderful pastries, if you are staying in Mesilla this is a great stop.
Great local beer and really good burgers. There are a couple of locations, if you are staying on Plain st, there is one close by on University. The address for the one on University is 901 E. University Ave., Bldg. 945, Ste. 3-A.
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Bosque Brewing Co. Telshor Public House
2102 Telshor CtGreat local beer and really good burgers. There are a couple of locations, if you are staying on Plain st, there is one close by on University. The address for the one on University is 901 E. University Ave., Bldg. 945, Ste. 3-A.
Great for a quick bite and local beer!
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Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Las Cruces
119 N Main StGreat for a quick bite and local beer!
Great red chile! They have a drive through, they are slow and occasionally cranky, but they have amazing red meat burritos!
Roberto's Mexican Food
908 E Amador AveGreat red chile! They have a drive through, they are slow and occasionally cranky, but they have amazing red meat burritos!
Great green chile cheeseburger. Their sweet potato fries are amazing. If you eat burgers, you have to have at least one green chile cheeseburger while you are in town.
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Day's Hamburgers
295 N Main StGreat green chile cheeseburger. Their sweet potato fries are amazing. If you eat burgers, you have to have at least one green chile cheeseburger while you are in town.
Great food. A little pricey but we’ll worth it! Mexican, Spanish & American comfort food dishes are served tapas-style at this lively restaurant.
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Salud! de Mesilla
1800 Avenida de MesillaGreat food. A little pricey but we’ll worth it! Mexican, Spanish & American comfort food dishes are served tapas-style at this lively restaurant.
A long standing staple in Las Cruces and Mesilla. The food is good but not super spicy. This is a good choice to break you into the spicy if the area
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La Posta De Mesilla
2410 Calle De San AlbinoA long standing staple in Las Cruces and Mesilla. The food is good but not super spicy. This is a good choice to break you into the spicy if the area
The Pecan Grill and Brewery
500 S Telshor BlvdPricey but good.
Good old fashion steak and salad bar kind of place. If you are green chiled out, this is a good place.
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Cattle Baron
790 S Telshor BlvdGood old fashion steak and salad bar kind of place. If you are green chiled out, this is a good place.
La Nueva Casita Café
195 N Mesquite StGood, solid Mexican food
Basic, good, local Mexican food. The red chile will take the top of your head off, if that’s your sort of thing, but the green chile is mild, so there’s something for everyone.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Basic, good, local Mexican food. The red chile will take the top of your head off, if that’s your sort of thing, but the green chile is mild, so there’s something for everyone.
Great place to meet up with friends and relax. The pizza is great, I recommend the margarita pizza.
Grounded Cafe
Great place to meet up with friends and relax. The pizza is great, I recommend the margarita pizza.
Indulgence Bakery & Cafe
2265 S Main StGreat vegetarian options and a great bakery!
Modern "odd" shop with a coffee bar. I definitely recommend getting an Italian Soda!
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Spirit Winds Coffee Bar
2260 S Locust StModern "odd" shop with a coffee bar. I definitely recommend getting an Italian Soda!
Wellness
DwellYoga
424 N Main StNice instructors.
Downtown Desert Yoga
303 S Alameda BlvdFamily Fun
Laabs Swimming Pool
701 W Picacho AveClose to the local parks. Super cheap!
Super fun for kids! There is also a hot tub. Make sure that you have proper swim suit, they are pretty strict about what you can wear in the pool. Also check that they aren't too busy before you because it is super popular, and it has a strict capacity rule.
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Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center
1401 E Hadley AveSuper fun for kids! There is also a hot tub. Make sure that you have proper swim suit, they are pretty strict about what you can wear in the pool. Also check that they aren't too busy before you because it is super popular, and it has a strict capacity rule.
East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool/Mini Park
Great for younger kids!
Rad Retrocade
201 N Main StSuper fun to go with friends or family! There is something for everyone in the family!