Las Cruces Group Tours

Centuries ago, Spanish explorers brought their faith, culture, language and way of life to this land. Today, over four hundred years later, our past is one of our greatest treasures, still found in everything from our traditional architecture, to our spicy cuisine and unique artwork. To visit Las Cruces is to find yourself at the crossroads of Hispanic, Indian and American cultures, fertile river valleys and vast deserts.

Located in southern New Mexico , Las Cruces enjoys warm weather and 350 days of sunshine per year. We offer visitors a wide range of outdoor activities such as golfing, biking, hiking and tennis, as well as a diverse assortment of museums, shopping, and festivals.  Guests can experience our age-old culture, heritage and hospitality through annual events such as the International Mariachi Conference, The La Viña Wine Festival, the Whole Enchilada Fiesta, Renaissance Craftfaire, and Cowboy Days, just to name a few.  Those interested in sampling a little local flavor will need to visit the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market on the downtown mall. The market has over 150 vendors who gather weekly to offer fresh local produce, honey, herbs, spices and arts and crafts. And while you are in the area, stop by the Branigan Cultural Center .  Located in downtown Las Cruces , the Las Cruces Museum System offers three venues for visitors to enjoy: the Branigan Cultural Center , the Las Cruces Museum of Art and the Las Cruces Railroad Museum .  Or, you could visit The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, which offers a glimpse into the 3,000-year-old agriculture history, heritage and science of New Mexico, with hands-on exhibits, and demonstrations such as blacksmithing, western roping, southwestern cooking and dairy farming.

If history is your priority, Las Cruces is where famous outlaws meet 19th Century Buffalo Soldiers, where petroglyph rock art meets modern pop art, and it is in Las Cruces that your can visit the jail cell of Billy the Kid. If time permits, take a trip over the Organ Mountains to White Sands National Monument - over 275 square miles of pure white gypsum dunes perfect for sight seeing and fun.

Getting to Las Cruces could not be easier.  Air travel is through the El Paso International Airport - only 45 minutes south of Las Cruces and equipped with shuttle service to several Las Cruces hotels.  The Las Cruces International Airport offers service for private and charter aircraft.  If you are traveling by car or bus, Las Cruces is located at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 25.

In addition, Las Cruces , has received several awards including a ranking by Money Magazine as one of the top eight places to retire in the country and one of the top three small metro areas in the country to do business, according to Forbes.

With so many events and attractions, there is plenty to do each day. And if you need assistance, the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau is a full service CVB that can provide guests with lodging, recreation, attraction, dining or just general Las Cruces information.