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Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a vibrant, borderlands city with so much to do! Whether you’re here for a day, a week, or longer, you can stay busy throughout your visit. If the great outdoors appeals to you, find events at places like White Sands National Park or the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument. If live performances are more your thing, find events at the Amador and other restaurants, local theatres, and New Mexico State University. Since Las Cruces is a college town, you can also find football and basketball games, along with activities and exhibitions at the university’s museums and galleries. Don’t miss the award-winning Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces and other events in the newly revitalized downtown area, which also offers many art galleries and museums. Find events in historic Old Mesilla, too, from music on the plaza to historical reenactments. So, from exciting adventures to the area’s annual events, you’ll find them on our events calendar!
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THINGS TO DO IN Las Cruces
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Things to Do at White Sands National Park: Visitor Guide
White Sands National Park offers year-round daytime activities including dune sledding, five established hiking trails, and the scenic Dunes Drive loop. You can buy plastic sledding saucers before arriving or at the gift shop directly outside of the park, bring ample water, and register for ranger programs at the visitor center. Special night programs and balloon events require separate planning and travel logistics. White Sands National Park protects the largest gypsum dunefield on Earth, providing outdoor activities across 145,000 acres of white sand. You can explore the dunes by driving, hiking, sledding, and participating in daily educational ranger programs. This… Read More Related
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