Things to Do in Las Cruces, NM

  • Our list of the best things to do in Las Cruces, New Mexico, features the top 36 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Las Cruces, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Las Cruces, NM , followed by 3 popular activities in nearby cities, including Mesilla and El Paso
  • Our list of the best things to do in Las Cruces, New Mexico, features the top 36 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Las Cruces, NM has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Outdoor Places.
  • The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Las Cruces, NM , followed by 3 popular activities in nearby cities, including Mesilla and El Paso
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41.7 Miles
91% 108 votes
History Museums 715 North Oregon, El Paso, TX 79902 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to teaching its visitors about the horrors inflicted upon over 11 million victims, the El Paso Holocaust Museum, is one of only 13 such museums in the U.S. Through personal accounts, artifacts, exhibits, and multi-media presentations, this is worth a visit.
41.7 Miles
75% 71 votes
Cemeteries Interstate 10 and U.S. 54, El Paso, TX MoreLess Info
The Concordia Cemetery is a state historic site with many famous graves, including the burial site of John Wesley Hardin who is known as 'The Fastest Gun in the West.' Ghost tours of the cemetery are also held the first Saturday of every month.
41.8 Miles
92% 83 votes
Baseball Fields N. Santa Fe Street, El Paso, TX MoreLess Info
A baseball stadium, Southwest University Park is home to the Pacific Coast League's El Paso Chihuahuas and offers a seating capacity of 7,500. The park provides concessions with food and drinks, party areas, luxury suites and club seating.
41.9 Miles
80% 90 votes
Religious Buildings 9-mile stretch of Zaragosa and Socorro Rds, El Paso, TX MoreLess Info
The El Paso Mission Trail is comprised of a 9-mile corridor through the Mission Valley and leads to three historic missions that were built in the 17th-century. Along the way, be sure to visit the jail that Billy the Kid broke into, as well as other historic sites.
42.0 Miles
83% 140 votes
Art Museum 1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1947, the El Paso Museum of Art id home to more than 5,000 permanent pieces of art work. The exhibits cover the gamut of artistic styles and periods, including European, American, and Lati American works from the past and present.
42.0 Miles
93% 216 votes
Theaters One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901 MoreLess Info
Known as 'The Showplace of the Southwest', the Plaza Theatre was opened to the public in 1930. When not being used for a wide-range of entertainment events, tours are available for guests to see the the meticulously renovated venue.
42.0 Miles
90% 48 votes
Historic Sites 1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX MoreLess Info
The mission of the Magoffin Home State Historical Park is to preserve the state’s historic resources for the use of future generations. The site has a courtyard that can be rented for banquets, meetings, and receptions.
42.0 Miles
71% 17 votes
Specialty Museums 400 W. San Antonio at Durango, El Paso, TX 79901 MoreLess Info
The history of the Transcontinental Railroads is the main focus of the Railroad & Transportation Museum of El Paso. Exhibits display railroads in different time periods and examples of a classic American steam engines.
42.2 Miles
63% 57 votes
History Museums 800 S San Marcial Street, El Paso, TX MoreLess Info
Rather than a simple outdoor urban park, the Chamizal National Memorial represents the peaceful settlement of the 100 year border dispute in the area. Scheduled activities are held regularly throughout the year, and there is an on-site theater.
42.4 Miles
71% 448 votes
Zoos 379 S.Hammett st, El Paso, TX 79905 MoreLess Info
While modest in size at only 35-acres, the El Paso Zoo, is big on the quality of its habitats. This zoo features several species on the endangered lists, a relaxing train ride through the Africa exhibit, and an 8-acre children's area.
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