|
Nestled in the heart of the Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces is the hub of southern New Mexico. Where I-25 meets I-10 you will find history, culture,
renaissance, leisure, discovery & hospitality!
Las Cruces, the second largest city in
New Mexico, offers theater, museums, wonderful dining, historical sites, great golf courses, bird watching and always gracious Southwestern hospitality.
Whether you take in a balloon rally, cultural fiesta or just relax and enjoy the southwestern climate,
you will be made to feel welcome. In addition, you are within a short drive of winter snow skiing,
fishing, boating, casino & horse racing, a visit to Old Mexico, historical forts, White Sands National Monument, Bosque del Apache Bird Refuge and the National Space Hall of Fame.
 Local Information These are a few helpful links to let
you see a little more Las Cruces and it’s wonderful history!
Click here to visit Historic Old Mesilla!
Click here to visit our Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Las Cruces is ranked one of the Best Places to Retire by AARP, Money and Where to Retire magazines.
Based on a survey of National Motorcoach Network motorcoach charter and tour operators, Las Cruces was voted one of the top 50 motorcoach destinations of the past 25 years.
Click on the following links to learn more. But don’t forget to click the Back button to return to our site!
Day Trips from Las Cruces We invite you to take advantage of all our area has to offer by checking
out the attractions and see for yourself how much there is to do in Southern New Mexico..
North
Elephant Butte State Park & Caballo Reservoir - 60 miles north of Las Cruces on I-25. Provide year
round water recreation activities including boating, fishing & bird watching.
Bosque Del Apache Bird Refuge - 100 miles north of Las Cruces. Established as a National Wildlife
Refuge in 1939, the Bosque provides a refuge & breeding ground for migratory birds & other wildlife.
West
The Gila National Forest - 150 miles northwest of Las Cruces via I-10West to NM180 North
Rock Hound State Park & City of Rocks State Park - These parks offer miles & miles of beautiful
landscapes of rocks & boulders.
South
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino - 40 miles south of Las Cruces. Sunland Park Racetrack offers
quarter horse racing & thoroughbred racing December through May. The Casino offers 300 gaming machines and is open year-round.
El Paso - 45 miles southeast of Las Cruces. Enjoy such attractions as a zoo, minor league
baseball team and professional hockey & soccer teams, Ft. Bliss Museum, shopping & great restaurants.
Cuidad Juarez, Mexico - 50 miles south of Las Cruces. Shop for clothing, jewelry, furniture &
sample traditional Mexican cuisine. Take the Border Jumper Trolley from the El Paso Civic Center to Juarez & back.
East
White Sands - 50 miles east of Las Cruces on Highway 70. Visitors can picnic, “surf” the dunes, or
take a nice stroll through a portion of the 275 square mile national park.
New Mexico Museum of Space History - 65 miles east of Las Cruces. International Space Hall of Fame.
Ruidoso - approximately 100 miles northeast of Las Cruces. Beautiful mountain village offering
snow skiing, theater, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, shopping & restaurants.
|
