Las Cruces, New Mexico is the second-largest city in the state. It was founded in 1849 on land ceded to the U.S. from Mexico at the end of the Mexican American War in 1848.
Las Cruces grew in population after the White Sands Missile Range was established in 1944. It grew more with the arrival of the White Sands Test Facility in 1963. Southern New Mexico is the birthplace of America's missile and space program, and Las Cruces is the perfect home base for visiting the state's space-related attractions.
Today, Las Cruces has a population of about 111,400. The city is perhaps best known as the home of New Mexico State University. Because of the university's presence, Las Cruces is rich in cultural attractions, including the stellar Branigan Cultural Center.
Las Cruces serves up amazingly fresh and piquant Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Check out favorite local restaurants like La Nueva Casita Cafe, OMPC The Shed, and Chala's Wood Fire Grill.
First Friday Fine Art Flea Market - Head to the downtown plaza in Las Cruces on the first Friday of each month to experience a local arts and crafts showcase. It runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Full Moon Hikes at White Sands - Take a magical tour of the desert dunes beneath the full moon's glow. This guided hike takes place monthly, from August to December, on the night of the full moon. Check the park website for exact dates.
Hatch Chile Festival - The Village of Hatch is known as the Chile Capital of the World. Its annual Chile Festival takes place in early September. It includes a carnival, a parade, chile roasting, two eating contests — watermelon and chile — and lots more!
A mere 53 miles from Las Cruces, White Sands National Park is a must-see when you're in the area. It's famous for its glistening white gypsum sand dunes. This park is excellent for cycling and hiking, but don't miss the chance to go sledding down a dune! Also, take advantage of the plethora of guided tours available, including sunset and full moon tours.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Salt Flat, Texas is incredible for hiking in the Chihuahuan Desert. It boasts a diverse trail system in the largest wilderness area in the Lone Star State. It's also home to the world's most extensive fossil reef from the Permian era. You can find developed campgrounds for RV camping there. Backpacking and horseback riding are other popular activities.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an amazingly preserved cave system that's open to the public. These caves are famous for their diverse and beautiful rock formations. Seventeen species of bats live in this park. You can learn about it on one of the many informative park tours.
Peaceful Leasburg Dam State Park is home to an intriguing cactus garden, tranquil hiking trails, and fun outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and bird-watching. Once a month, the park observatory is open for night sky activities.
El Paso's Franklin Mountains State Park is especially popular for rock climbing and geocaching. Still, people also flock to its 100 miles of trails for hiking and biking. It has five RV camping sites and a full calendar of ranger-led programs.
Rockhound State Park is set in the rugged hills of the Little Florida Mountains. You can hike its trails and explore its unique geology. It's also known for spectacular wildflower displays. This park has RV camping sites and a dump station.
Las Cruces is rich in historical sites. One must-see site is the Fort Seldon State Monument. This fort was built by the U.S. Army in 1865. You can view parts of the adobe brick walls and experience historical reenactments here.
Another Las Cruces attraction is the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. This 47-acre museum is a hit with both children and adults. It showcases New Mexico's 3,000-year history of farming and ranching with interactive exhibits and demonstrations. It's also where you can view the Historic Green Bridge, the second oldest bridge in the state.
You'll find lots of great RV parks in Las Cruces. Sunny Acres RV Park is in a quiet location, but it's still close to city conveniences. It has 92 RV sites with full hookups. Shade trees, a strong Wi-Fi signal, and an on-site kitchen and meeting hall are just some of the amenities that attract RVers to this park.
Hacienda RV Resort is a large RV campground conveniently close to Interstate 10. Featuring 113 full-hookup RV sites, this RV park has a well-stocked camp store on-site and offers RV repair services. Campers praise the park's cleanliness and friendly staff.
Coachlight Inn & RV Park has RV amenities like full hookups plus all the perks you'd expect when staying at a large hotel. This is a smaller RV park with 13 RV sites and a pleasant place to stop for the night.
In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.
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