- The list below includes 20 free or cheap things to do in or near Mesilla, New Mexico, including 26 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Specialty Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Fountain Theatre to San Albino Church, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mesilla and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Las Cruces.
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Independent, alternative, and foreign films are shown at the Fountain Theatre which is headed by the Mesilla Valley Film Society. Shows run throughout the week and multiple showings of a film allow guests to have a chance to view what they desire.
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Established as a mission in 1851, San Albino Church was given the designation of Basilica by the Vatican in 2008. The historic bells of San Albino were commissioned in the 1870's and still ring out today.
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Originating around 1848, Old Mesilla Village is a historical community in southern New Mexico. Visitors can spend the day walking around the plaza, browsing the shops, enjoying authentic food and wine and learning the history of the village.
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Close to the town of Mesilla, the Gadsden Museum in Las Cruces displays an array of Wild West memorabilia. The original doors of the jail cell that once housed Billy the Kid and authentic Native American artifacts are on display.
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Las Cruces District Offices, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005
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Visitors to Aguirre Springs National Recreation Area can enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, picnicking and watching wildlife. It features several miles of trails and the campground includes 57 family sites and two group sites.
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Located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the Zuhl Museum features 1,800 specimens of fossils, minerals and petrified minerals. Exhibits can be seen at Gardiner Hall and the Zuhl Library on campus as well.
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Allen Theatres in Las Cruces is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies with full digital video and sound. The theater hosts parties and offers an array of refreshment options.
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Las Cruces Downtown Mall, Las Cruces, NM 88001
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The more than 250 vendors at the Las Cruces Farmers and Craft Market are sure to provide you with a unique shopping and browsing experience. Visitors can watch the artisans create jewelry and other crafts, buy fresh produce, or listen to street musicians.
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The Las Cruces Museum of Fine Arts and Culture contains art and exhibits from New Mexican artists, modern ceramic artist, and painters. Museum visitors can also enjoy art classes, lectures, and music events at the museum.
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Visitors to the campus of New Mexico State University will be surprised at both the quantity and quality of attractions and activities located there. Walk or bike around the campus to see the museums, performing arts center, and aerospace research exhibits.