Condé Nast TravelerAug 12, 2026
Where to Stay Near White Sands National Park: Glamping Domes, Casitas, and Boutique Hotels
Featuring colorful Southwestern style almost as beautiful as the national park backdrop.
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- Mesilla Valley Bosque State ParkSightLas Cruces, United StatesThe park is located near Las Cruces and just west of Mesilla.
- Franklin Mountains State ParkSightChaparral, United StatesThe park is named after the Franklin Mountains, a mountainous range that extends 23 mi (37 km) from El Paso to New…
- Pershing HouseSightChaparral, United StatesPershing House has been the residence of the commanding officers of Fort Sam Houston since 1881.
- Southwest University ParkSightEl Paso, United StatesIt is the home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, a Minor League Baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, and El Paso…
- Sonoma Ranch Golf CourseParkLas Cruces, United StatesAmongst the gentle foothills of the Organ Mountains, Sonoma Ranch Golf Course boasts both beautiful scenery and…
- Rio GrandeSightLas Cruces, United StatesThe length of the Rio Grande is 1,896 miles (3,051 km), making it the fourth longest river in the United…
- Farmers and Crafts Market of Las CrucesMarketLas Cruces, United States
- NM Vintage WinesRestaurantLas Cruces, United States
- El Paso Tin MinesSightChaparral, United States
- Hueco Tanks State ParkSightChaparral, United States
- Casa de AzucarSightChaparral, United States
- Bosque del Apache National Wildlife RefugeSightNogal, United States
- Noisy Water WineryRestaurantNogal, United States
- Spencer TheaterSightNogal, United States
- Enchanted Vine by Noisy WaterRestaurantNogal, United States
- Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation AreaSightNogal, United States
- The Hoppy Monk BreweryRestaurantEl Paso, United States
- Franklin Mountain State ParkSightEl Paso, United States
- NM Farm and Ranch Heritage MuseumMuseumLas Cruces, United States
- Recycled Road Runner StatueSightLas Cruces, United States
- NMSU Chile Pepper InstituteSightLas Cruces, United States
- Old Mesilla PlazaNeighborhoodLas Cruces, United States
- Grapevine PlazaSightLas Cruces, United States
- Space Murals Museum and Gift ShopMuseumLas Cruces, United States