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Stop 10
Destination Las Cruces Overlook, – 275 miles from Pecos West Rest Stop. Estimated time is four (4) hours.
The Google address of the stop is 74JM+G8 Las Cruces, New Mexico.
The GPS location of the park is 32.281542923532136, -106.866819642321.
Prior to arriving at Las Cruces Overlook, there are a number of things to see in Las Cruces.
Points of Interest
Basilica of San Albano; 2280 Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046, 32.274875945967054, -106.79593374534365.
Worlds Largest Chili Pepper, 2160 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007. GPS 32.31183721701572, -106.80762608709105
Cortez Gas, 1965 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005. GPS 32.311708431167425, -106.80951316939763. Very nice people run this business. I generally fill with propane when in the area.
La Posta De Mesilla Restaurant,2410 Calle De San Albino, Mesilla, NM 88046. GPS 32.27413750037186, -106.79464737544382, Great Mexican food, good service, reasonable prices.
Mesilla Plaza, Calle Principal, Las Cruces, NM 88005 . GPS 32.274352942596195, -106.79546276691293. A great location filled with interesting shops and restaurants. Worth the stop. The La Posta restaurant of on the Plaza
White Sands National Park, 19955 US-70, Alamogordo, NM 88310. GPS 32.779621941009495, -106.17233626430311. White Sands NP is a 120 mile 2 hour 20 minute round trip from the Scenic Overlook. Allow at least two hours to see the park.
Campground Details:
Las Cruces Overlook, is located on the eastbound lanes of I10. It is a rest stop on I10. In addition, there is a local KOA. Las Cruces Overlook, has no services, but has a night security person.