El Paso International Airport 1 hr
Mesilla Valley Maze (3 min) Zuhl Museum: Home of the Zuhl Collection (14 min) Museum, fossil, and art Museum of Nature & Science (11 min) Quaint museum with regionally focused natural history exhibits, including some on local wildlife. Las Cruces Railroad Museum (10 min) La Llorona Park (5 min) Picacho Peak Recreation Area - Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (12 min) Outdoor recreation Branigan Cultural Center (Museum) (11 min) World's Largest Chili Pepper (7 min) Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park (8 min) Natural area along the Rio Grande with trails popular for hiking & birding, plus ranger-led tours. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (18 min) Interactive exhibits bringing to life the history of farming, ranching & rural life in New Mexico. Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture (6 min) This off-beat landmark was constructed using cast-off materials such as old sneakers & electronics. Las Cruces Museum of Art (11 min) Compact destination for permanent & rotating contemporary art exhibitions & classes. Mesilla Plaza (12 min) Amaro Winery LLC (11 min) Family-owned winery specializing in dry & sweet varietals & offering tastings, local eats & events. Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (12 min) Fossilized footprints galore plus a museum & opportunities for hiking & horseback riding. |