Nice open space for events in Cruces…read more It is nice open area with tapestries in the center. It even has a sun dial in the center. I practically missed it because it was impressed by the design in and of itself. The place is already set up for Christmas, but I wasn't sure if they had done a Christmas tree lighting yet. In the daytime, with the blue sky above, the tree looked beautiful though. I like that there is plenty of seating around the plaza, both covered and uncovered. The plaza is within walking distance of several eateries, casual and fine dining, and the historic Rio Grande Theater. I would like to return for the seasonal special events for sure.

We visited Plaza De Las Cruces to support their Farmers & Craft Market on a Saturday morning. It…read morewas 65 and such a bright and beautiful day already even at 9am. They have so many shops including this heavily recommended bookstore that my husband likes called Coas Bookstore. They say once you enter in that bookstore, it's hard to walk out and you will get lost. It's like a maze! The Plaza is very clean with decent parking and has excellent food and even the public is friendly and approachable. The tiles of the sidewalks are detailed and every shop is decorated for the holidays.

What an amazing hidden gem this is, way off the beaten path in America! On the edge of nothingness…read morein tiny Organ, New Mexico, you aren't far from Las Cruces. But it's also the final stop on eastbound Highway 70 before emptiness, the longest span on one of America's longest roads without any population (48 miles of nothing). Exiting the highway here gives travelers one last point of interest before making the lonely drive to White Sands National Park. And what a worthy stop this is! Driving up a narrow road between weeds and brush, you might wonder if the place is abandoned. And judging by the name, you'd think Space Murals Museum was a tribute to artwork. Nope, that's just a reference to the painted water tower that started the whole journey in 1990. After painting several pictorials of space accomplishments on the tower, so many passersby were interested in this quirky stop that they walked around the tower looking for an entrance. But it only held water. This wasn't a museum. So the owner decided to give the people what they wanted, opening a small museum in 1992. Today, it's blossomed into a multi-room collection of NASA-donated space memorabilia and collectors' contributions. These aren't murals. They're relics of space travel! Highlights include the actual fuel tank that allowed the Apollo 11 Lunar Module to detach and land on the moon! You'll also find leftover astronaut food from a Space Shuttle mission and an early model of the space capsule that allowed John Glenn to become the first American to orbit the Earth. NASA even donated the original model for the space station to the museum, making quite the centerpiece! There are so many amazing space relics to see here, so don't let the name fool you! They also have an outdoor display and a nice little gift shop. It's a wonderful museum. And boy do I love a good freeze-dried mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich!

I have to admit I wasn't sure about this place when we first pulled up, but it ended up being an…read moreinteresting stop. It's dog friendly and the volunteer working when we visited was quite gregarious and offered our dog some treats that she makes herself to bring in for the pups that visit. Our dog is very picky so she didn't eat it, but it was very sweet and thoughtful. You could tell that the volunteer genuinely loves the museum and was super excited to have visitors to share it with. She chatted with us quite a bit and it was almost like a personal tour where she was giving us information on everything inside. During our visit only one other couple stopped in, they had a dog also, and she was just as warm and friendly to them. It's nice to hear stories from someone who really cares about the history and is clearly knowledgeable. For me, the highlight was getting to touch things that had been on the moon and returned to Earth. How many people can say they have touched something that has been on the moon? My husband thought seeing all the old astronauts food in toothpaste styled tubes was interesting. There's something about vintage space travel that's kind of fascinating and almost funny; it's interesting to see how far we've come. The murals were fine, but the museum and artifacts were probably more enjoyable to me personally. It's not a huge place but there's definitely a lot to see. We got a souvenir coin on our way out which serves as a nice little memento. It's definitely worth stopping in even if you just have a mild interest in space because the price of admission can't be beat, it's free!!

Trivia was happening while I was here and it wasn't too bad. Sitting at the bar, I was able to tune…read moreit out, drink my beer and look at my phone. I chose their Icebox Light because for some reason, I'm still sticking to my keto diet. Light beers are generally better for that and this one was tasty. Just one while I waited for and then enjoyed my dinner from Jim Bobs, the food truck. https://www.yelp.com/biz/jim-bobs-bbq-las-cruces-3?hrid=4AIlrqfHNeYCboGshFjsRg. The bartender was helpful and nice, the seat was comfortable and there was even a power outlet at the stool so I could charge up my phone. What more could you ask for? [Review 17479 overall - 89 in New Mexico - 997 of 2022.]

Good green chili beer. The burgers needed flavor. They were pretty tasteless.... Fries and onion…read morerings were good. The philly cheesesteak was good. An alright place to go hangout. Not ideal for food.

On a road trip from Houston to Phoenix, we stopped for a night on day two in Las Cruces. Before…read moreleaving town the following day, we made a pit stop at the Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture. One of the nice things is that it's a convenient stop. It's right off of I-10 and it's at a rest stop. We parked our car and then made our way to check out this work of art. And boy is it cool! The sculpture is made out of recycled material, no surprises there, like sneakers and tires. It's quite impressive in sign and overlooks the highway with the mountains in the background. Take a few moments, appreciate the art, snap a photo or two, and then you're on your way. A must visit in Las Cruces!

This road runner, the state bird of NM, overlooks the city of Las Cruces. On a clear day, it is one…read moreof the best places to snap a photo of the entire city, with or without the recycled roadrunner. Part quirky, part creative, part scenic--a must stop rest area.

When you're driving through Las Cruces, it's very likely that you'll see one of Anthony (Tony)…read morePennock's beautiful murals on the city's water tanks. I've never thought some of the most impressive murals I've ever seen would be displayed on water tanks until I arrived here. He's done a few (that I know of so far) and it's been recently announced that he'll be working on a new mural at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum's Main Gallery with Las Cruces' own NMSU students. I can't wait to see it! I can't put into words what these murals look like...just view the pics and you'll see. Of course, they're even better in person!

The main thing to note on both of the I-25 water tanks is that many of the animals are missing…read moretheir back legs. It's quite comical considering the otherwise excellent painting. Please do pay attention to this fact. I find it amazing that at the last repainting, they still somehow failed to paint in the missing rear legs of these animals. HILARIOUS.

I visited Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery today and, much to my surprise, I left with a beautiful…read morepiece of art tile by Bonnie MacQuarrie. The woman who helped me, Kerry, a ceramicist, was helpful and pleasant. The gallery is cozy and features 30 artists. The works were all affordable. My favorite artists represented by the gallery are the painter, Judy Bess; the photographer, Steven W. Martin; and, of course, Ms. MacQuarrie. The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is a bit of an oasis amidst a square full of kitschy t-shirt shops.

Nice little art gallery that welcomes the public. It's free and there's plenty of artwork for sale…read moreso that you can support the local artists. At the time of this review, face mask is required. Also, no photos of the artwork.

The visit to the museum was worth the trip. Very quiet,…read moreclean and a professional staff as well. I loved all the exhibits and history displays.

This is a small museum that has some very interesting history exhibits as well as live reptiles and…read moreinsects. It has a number of exhibits that are specifically designed for children. It only takes about 30 minutes to slowly wander around, so not a huge time commitment to visit. They have a unique exhibit of a trackway from the Permian period. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Overall worth a look.

This is my favorite cannabis shop in town! Great selection, but the space is just so magical! Ive…read morebeen to several amazing events at this location ! It's more than a cannabis shop. It's a community treasure. I always bring friends visiting from out of town to royal road for their cannabis needs and to show them the beautiful murals on the building! Check out this shop, you won't be disappointed

Royal Road Cannabis is not your run-of-the-mill cannabis dispensary. As we all know, there are…read moreliterally hundreds of cannabis dispensaries/pot clubs in Las Cruces and the surrounding area, but Royal Road is not one of them. If you believe in the medicinal power of cannabis and looking for a great experience, this is your place to visit! Located in the quaint Mesquite Street Historic District of Las Cruces, Royal Road Cannabis is a great neighborhood business and community gathering venue, hosting functions welcoming all. Corrina, the Owner, is extremely knowledgeable about cannabis and the health benefits of this powerful medicine. She is enthusiastic about disseminating her knowledge about the medicinal properties of cannabis and she is an active member of the community. Whether you are looking for pain relief, treating anxiety, or you just want to chill, you will find what you need at Royal Road Cannabis. With recommendations from Corrina, I purchased some flowers for anxiety and a lavender infused pain relief balm that worked wonders! If you are ever in Las Cruces or in the Las Cruces area, make sure to stop by for a visit and a memorable experience.

We drove 40 miles out of our way to visit here again. Food and service were both outstanding…read more... Las Cruces is a great town to visit... paradise for outdoors people.

GPS directions weren't helpful. This place is set back from the road, almost tucked behind a…read moreconvenience store. After spending too much time finding the small sign, the place was gated and locked up. We checked Yelp and the brewery website and both listed open hours. Went into the convenience store and they acted like they didn't even know the place existed, let alone the hours. We had heard good things about the beer, but this was a disappointment.