Created as part of a recycling education program, this 20ft-tall roadrunner is, appropriately, made completely out of recycled materials. The sassy bird was originally placed near a landfill but now sits at…a rest area on the south side of the I-10 about 7 miles west of Las Cruces. Beep beep!
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
16.51 MILES
New Mexico's newest national monument consists of several separate components, totaling almost 500,000 acres and all lying within a 50-mile radius of Las…
4.19 MILES
Dating back 150 years and little changed since, Mesilla is a charming old adobe town. Despite the souvenir shops and tourist-oriented restaurants, its…
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
8.63 MILES
This terrific museum doesn’t just display engaging exhibits on the state’s agricultural history – it's got livestock too. Enclosures on the working farm…
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New Mexico State University Museums
6.26 MILES
If you're looking to engage the intellect, the university museums are a fantastic choice. While small, the exhibits are well curated. The Zuhl Museum, in…
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White Sands Missile Range Museum
23.78 MILES
Explore New Mexico's military technology history with a visit to this museum, 25 miles east of Las Cruces along Hwy 70. It represents the heart of the…
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5.5 MILES
Downtown Las Cruces has three tiny museums, all next to each other: the Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, and the Museum of Nature & Science. The…
Nearby New Mexico attractions
4.19 MILES
Dating back 150 years and little changed since, Mesilla is a charming old adobe town. Despite the souvenir shops and tourist-oriented restaurants, its…
5.5 MILES
Downtown Las Cruces has three tiny museums, all next to each other: the Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, and the Museum of Nature & Science. The…
3. New Mexico State University Museums
6.26 MILES
If you're looking to engage the intellect, the university museums are a fantastic choice. While small, the exhibits are well curated. The Zuhl Museum, in…
4. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
8.63 MILES
This terrific museum doesn’t just display engaging exhibits on the state’s agricultural history – it's got livestock too. Enclosures on the working farm…
5. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
16.51 MILES
New Mexico's newest national monument consists of several separate components, totaling almost 500,000 acres and all lying within a 50-mile radius of Las…
6. White Sands Missile Range Museum
23.78 MILES
Explore New Mexico's military technology history with a visit to this museum, 25 miles east of Las Cruces along Hwy 70. It represents the heart of the…