The green chile chicken enchiladas cannot be matched.
If you like a day in the sun, this is a must! Think beach, but without the water.
In New Mexico, we like to put green chile on everything. The 505 pizza is the best pizza around. The ranch is also reallllly good.
This hike is a right of passage for all Las Cruceans. Relatively short hike, but pretty steep.
Sparky's is in the heart of the Hatch Valley where New Mexico's green chile comes from. This is a fun little hole in the wall with world famous flavors. Everything on the menu is great, but first timers need to try the green chile cheeseburgers.
This local shop gives back to the community with each purchase. Fun, local atmosphere with Las Cruces apparel and trinkets.
The place all tourists need to try. Has a great Southwest atmosphere located in the heart of historic Old Mesilla.
Take a stroll through New Mexico State University.
Delicious dessert joint serving custard, floats, shakes, and more.
No matter where you are in the city, make sure you look to the east to get a glimpse of the majestic Organ Mountains. There are several hiking trails through the Organs, but you can also see them from any point in the city.