- TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Mesilla, New Mexico, including 27 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Las Cruces and El Paso.
- From Fountain Theatre to Fountain Theater, the Mesilla area offers 28 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- Known as the most visited historical city in Southwestern New Mexico is the city of Mesilla. The city is home to a rich and diverse heritage and invites travelers to experience its culture first hand. Visitors can dine on authentic Mexican, Spanish and Indian cuisine, participate in a museum tour or go on a frontier adventure for those seeking more of a thrill.
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Independent, alternative, and foreign films are shown at the Fountain Theatre which is headed by the Mesilla Valley Film Society. Shows run throughout the week and multiple showings of a film allow guests to have a chance to view what they desire.
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The Fountain Theater is a historic, adobe-style movie theater built in 1905. Visitors can enjoy a variety of movies, music and vaudeville shows, or just stroll around the building and enjoy the hand-painted murals.
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Originating around 1848, Old Mesilla Village is a historical community in southern New Mexico. Visitors can spend the day walking around the plaza, browsing the shops, enjoying authentic food and wine and learning the history of the village.
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Close to the town of Mesilla, the Gadsden Museum in Las Cruces displays an array of Wild West memorabilia. The original doors of the jail cell that once housed Billy the Kid and authentic Native American artifacts are on display.
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Las Cruces District Offices, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Visitors to Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area can enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, picnicking and watching wildlife. It features several miles of trails and the campground includes 57 family sites and two group sites.
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Located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Zuhl Museum features 1,800 specimens of fossils, minerals and petrified minerals. Exhibits can be seen at Gardiner Hall and the Zuhl Library on campus as well.
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Allen Theatres in Las Cruces is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with full digital video and sound. The theater hosts parties and offers an array of refreshment options.
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No Strings Theatre Company is a community-focused company that seeks to give exposure to often-neglected works and to local playwrights. They also showcase unusual formats like improv, puppet theater, and performance art shows.
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Las Cruces Community Theatre features a seasonally-varying array of dramatic and musical productions, all performed by local actors. Along with established and popular productions, they also consider original plays submitted by authors.
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Operating for over 70 years, Rio Grande Theatre is a two-story adobe theater used for Dona Ana Arts Council events and other group performances. The venue offers events including a children's theater, opera and film screenings.