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Visiting Las Cruces and White Sands is a "MUST" when coming to New Mexico, and the White Sands International Film Festival gives tourists, vacationers, or others just passing through, a reason to enjoy some films, some panels, and stay awhile....

Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico

Nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley between the majestic Organ Mountains and the meandering Rio Grande, Las Cruces, New Mexico is quickly becoming a popular southwestern destination.

Its ideal location at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and 25 brings visitors into contact with 72 holes of spectacular year-round golf, unique special events, historic attractions such as Old Mesilla - not to mention world-class Mexican food! Las Cruces also blends a unique variety of attractions, culture, historical sites and superb year-round weather with 350 days of sunshine per year!! 

Food and Culture

Located in the heart of the chile capital of the world, Las Cruces is home to some of the best and hottest Mexican Food around. Many local restaurants feature traditional Mexican Food entrees made from famous family recipes. But if the heat becomes too much for you to handle, don’t worry, Las Cruces offers restaurants that feature everything from buffet-style menus to authentic Italian cuisine. Las Cruces also has many major national family restaurants, so there are plenty of familiar names to choose from – and at very reasonable prices as well. 

At the Crossroads of the Southwest, it would delight some to know that the Mesilla Valley offers an extensive array of art ranging from galleries, museums, studios, public and fine art, to sculptures, paintings, photographs and historical artifacts. A wonderful variety of performing arts, theater, music and dance are also available in this high desert community.

For the best tourism information in Las Cruces, visit:  http://www.lascrucescvb.org