- The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesilla, New Mexico, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Fountain Theatre to San Albino Church, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesilla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Las Cruces.
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3.8 Miles
A fenced canine recreation facility, Las Cruces Dog Park provides a field composed of dirt and gravel. The park has trees, benches, a sheltered area providing shade and a drinking fountain for both humans and dogs.
3.9 Miles
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7 votes
1401 E Hadley Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is a community owned and operated swimming facility. The center has multiple recreation areas for swimmers of all ages and skills, as well as fitness and therapy pools available as well.
4.2 Miles
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2 votes
1600 E Hadley Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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With 30,000 square feet designated for recreational activities, Meerscheidt Recreation Center offers the community fitness amenities like a weight room, ping pong tables, volleyball courts, and more. The center also hosts classes for yoga, pilates, and other fitness activities.
4.2 Miles
Jason Jiron Park is a .57-kilometer park that features a children's playground, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and a basketball court. The basketball hoops can be adjusted to 3 different height settings.
4.5 Miles
With a mission to inspire curiosity about the sciences and to promote life-long learning, the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, is well worth visiting. Guests can enjoy Desert Life, Fossil, Light & Space exhibits, and much more.
8.9 Miles
94%
257 votes
Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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With over four miles of hiking trails, Dipping Springs Natural Area, provides visitors a wide array of picturesque views and photographic opportunities. Throughout the area are picnic sites, numerous wildlife viewing opportunities, and an abundance of spectacular plant life.
9.5 Miles
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11 votes
Rocky Acres Trail, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Prehistoric Trackways National Monument is 5,280 acres and includes a major deposit of fossilized footprint megatrackways dating back 280 million years. Besides its historical significance, the area also offers hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
12.2 Miles
Corralitos Trail Rides provides guided horseback riding tours across the working ranch that is spread over 1,000 square miles. Basic riding instructions are given to guests, but guided sessions can be arranged for those who have their own horses.
17.0 Miles
Located along the Rio Grande River, Leasburg Dam State Park is home to wildlife and allows boating, fishing and swimming. The park also has campsites, 2.25 miles of trails for hiking and biking and sheltered picnic areas.
20.3 Miles
Not just for military buffs, the White Sands Missile Range provides a glimpse into an important era in our history. Visitors can see more than 60 rockets on display, take guided tours, and learn about the history of the atomic bomb detonated on the site in 1945.