For the multigenerational family seeking a fun and affordable vacation, visit Las Cruces to experience New Mexico culture, outdoor activities, and historic sites under endless blue skies. Known for its sunrises, sunsets, and wide-open spaces, Las Cruces is rated #3 in Money magazine’s 20 Best Places to Visit in 2019.
The city’s major employer is the federal government supporting the White Sands Test Facility and White Sands Missile Range. Las Cruces means the crosses in Spanish — legend says the crosses mark early settlers’ graves. Let’s explore Las Cruces in south-central New Mexico, 46 miles north of El Paso.
