New Mexico State University (NMSU) owns the Landscape Gardens in Las Cruces. I happened to visit the place when I was on my way to the Old Town Messila. It is located along W. University Ave, just right after the S. Main St. intersection.

The garden is small but it is worth the visit. As the name implies, the garden is landscaped in way that you can follow a gravelly path for viewing the various plant species inside.

Find this gate and you’d find the Landscape Gardens.

The moment you enter the gate, this gazebo will welcome you.

Pathways lead you to different plant species.

See plants like this …

A camera monitors the garden.

Address: 159 W University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Find your way.

Where to stay, if sleeping in Las Cruces.

Cheapest hotel: Motel 6 Las Cruces ($40 a night)

Check out other hotels below (all links will direct to hotels.com):

– Americas Best Value Inn & Suites – Las Cruces/I-10 Exit 140 ($50 a night)
– Value Place Las Cruces ($52 a night)
– Americas Best Value Inn – The Big Chile Inn ($55 a night)
– Econo Lodge ($55 a night)

*note that prices may vary depending on the season.

See more of my New Mexico travels.

See also: My other travel adventures.