Activities
Things to Do Near Las Cruces
Discover the best of Las Cruces—from the white dunes of White Sands National Park to the rugged trails of the Organ Mountains. Stroll through historic Mesilla, explore local art and flavors at the Farmers & Crafts Market, or enjoy panoramic views from Picacho Peak. Take a short drive to Hatch for world-famous chile or unwind at Elephant Butte Lake. Adventure, culture, and desert beauty await in every direction.
Outdoor Adventure
White Sands National Park
Explore the vast gypsum dunes, hike, sled the dunes, catch dramatic sunsets.
Nature
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Great for hiking, scenic drives, wildlife viewing.
National Monument
Prehistoric Trackways
Discover Paleozoic era fossilized footprints in the Robledo Mountains near Las Cruces
Hiking
Picacho Peak
About 1.5-mile trail to the peak with panoramic views of the Mesilla Valley and Organ Mountains.