Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Las Cruces - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Las Cruces

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Prehistoric Trackways National Monument

Wee (and not so wee) footprints that insects and reptiles of the Paleozoic Era left behind.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Chile Pepper Institute

At this research institute, the chile is king.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Recycled Roadrunner Statue

A 20-foot tall roadrunner constructed of discarded items watches over the I-10.

Are we missing something unusual in Las Cruces?

Unique
Food & Drink
in Las Cruces

New Mexican Sundae

Frozen custard gets topped with green chile sauce and salty pecans to make this Las Cruces specialty.

Atlas Obscura Trips

Santa Fe: Immersive Art and Otherworldly Landscapes

Join us in the mysterious desert landscapes that have captivated artists from Georgia O’Keeffe to Judy Chicago.

Community Forums / United States / US: West

Top Discussions in the US: West Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
Looking for places to visit in Tucson Az	12 October 5, 2019	942	October 5, 2019
Visiting Utah and Colorado	11 December 5, 2019	125	December 5, 2019
Tracing a town with a square with a lovely scent, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA	8 September 22, 2019	1057	September 22, 2019
The Duplicative Forest	2 September 26, 2019	856	September 26, 2019
Ghost Town Disc Golf	3 November 14, 2019	467	November 14, 2019

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Las Cruces, New Mexico

Launch Map

Las Cruces Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Las Cruces.

Places Edited

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Recent Las Cruces Activity

JEMoran92 wants to go to Recycled Roadrunner Statue

JEMoran92 wants to go to Chile Pepper Institute

siriusk9s wants to go to Recycled Roadrunner Statue

siriusk9s wants to go to Chile Pepper Institute

siriusk9s wants to go to Prehistoric Trackways National Monument