Las Cruces area highlights
Sightseeing
The newest National Park in the US!! White Sands is a great place to visit. If you can, time your trip to catch sunrise or sunset. Bring a picnic and lay out a blanket to enjoy the vast expanse of sand dunes.
I offer free sleds to use for all of my guests! The best dunes to sled on are the steepest incline towards the back of Dune Drive.
244 locals recommend
White Sands National Monument
The newest National Park in the US!! White Sands is a great place to visit. If you can, time your trip to catch sunrise or sunset. Bring a picnic and lay out a blanket to enjoy the vast expanse of sand dunes.
I offer free sleds to use for all of my guests! The best dunes to sled on are the steepest incline towards the back of Dune Drive.
Best hot springs with views along the river. Book a private soak in the Apache room with an infinity edge!
30 locals recommend
Riverbend Hot Springs
100 Austin StBest hot springs with views along the river. Book a private soak in the Apache room with an infinity edge!
Stop by for a great photo op of the Worlds Largest Pistachio! Grab some delicious pistachio ice cream or even head out on a tour of the farm if you have some extra time!
12 locals recommend
McGinn's PistachioLand-World's Largest Pistachio
7320 US-54Stop by for a great photo op of the Worlds Largest Pistachio! Grab some delicious pistachio ice cream or even head out on a tour of the farm if you have some extra time!
Stop off for some great views of the city and a cool local sculpture
6 locals recommend
Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture
32 AL-106Stop off for some great views of the city and a cool local sculpture
World's Largest Chili Pepper
2160 W Picacho AveFun photo op, cause why not?
My favorite local food and drink
Great breakfast spot with a local feel. The Brie French Toast or Huevos Rancheros are my go to choices!
26 locals recommend
The Shed
810 S Valley DrGreat breakfast spot with a local feel. The Brie French Toast or Huevos Rancheros are my go to choices!
A must stop for any first time visitors to the Las Cruces area! A piece of history (think Billy the Kid) and fun atmosphere to enjoy some local New Mexican food. It's different from Mexican food. Try a sopapilla (local fried bread) with honey for dessert!
73 locals recommend
La Posta De Mesilla
2410 Calle De San AlbinoA must stop for any first time visitors to the Las Cruces area! A piece of history (think Billy the Kid) and fun atmosphere to enjoy some local New Mexican food. It's different from Mexican food. Try a sopapilla (local fried bread) with honey for dessert!
Chala's Wood Fire Grill
2790 Avenida de MesillaGreat spot for dinner in Mesilla
Grab a breakfast burrito on the go before you head out to White Sands or for a day hike. They have an extensive menu with other options and I've been impressed, especially for a place inside a gas station. Hidden gem for sure!
Santa Fe Grill Catering Co.
4675 Sonoma Ranch BlvdGrab a breakfast burrito on the go before you head out to White Sands or for a day hike. They have an extensive menu with other options and I've been impressed, especially for a place inside a gas station. Hidden gem for sure!
If you're looking for a local brewery, Icebox is the newest in town and closest to my side of town. Try a flight to see which you like. They even have a seltzer if craft beer isn't your thing.
6 locals recommend
Icebox Brewing - N Main Taproom
3231 N Main StIf you're looking for a local brewery, Icebox is the newest in town and closest to my side of town. Try a flight to see which you like. They even have a seltzer if craft beer isn't your thing.
Beck's Roasting House & Creamery
130 N Mesquite StGreat local coffee shop!
Si Señor has a great variety of New Mexican dishes and margaritas! It’s a fun place to dine in or place a carry out order to bring home and enjoy the views.
14 locals recommend
Si Señor Restaurant
1551 E Amador AveSi Señor has a great variety of New Mexican dishes and margaritas! It’s a fun place to dine in or place a carry out order to bring home and enjoy the views.
Great place to stop for tacos on the way to or from White Sands when you’re leaving or getting back into town.
Taqueria Las Catrinas
5580 Bataan MemorialGreat place to stop for tacos on the way to or from White Sands when you’re leaving or getting back into town.
SAKURA THAI
2182 North Main StreetIf you’re looking for good Thai, Sakura is your place. Lots of vegan options too!
Local hiking spots
Dripping Springs Natural Area
15000 Dripping Springs RoadA great day hike, should take around 3 hours for experienced hikers. Moderate trail of 7 miles and 1500ft elevation gain with great views over Las Cruces and out towards White Sands missile range from the Pass.
Baylor Canyon
A great day hike, should take around 3 hours for experienced hikers. Moderate trail of 7 miles and 1500ft elevation gain with great views over Las Cruces and out towards White Sands missile range from the Pass.