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Old Mesilla Village

Las Cruces, NM
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Ranked #4 of 18 attractions in Las Cruces
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Walking
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Fort Worth, TX
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

This place is not worth your time if you've been to Taos or Santa Fe. Doesn't begin to compare. It's scattered about and the patios at the restaurants aren't so great--as in being shaded. EXPENSIVE shops with a lot of non native things.

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Bethany, Oklahoma
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

very pretty, nothing open when we drove thru. sunday morning before nine. buildings and plaza looked to be interesting.

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El Paso, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Great place for shopping, excellent restaurants. A must see, if you enjoy old west history. Vendors on plaza during week ends.

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Islamorada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Old Mesilla is a small town with such friendly and helpful people. Unlike so many tourist areas, the people here seemed genuinely happy to help you. Quaint atmosphere with so much history. Don't forget your camera and your appetite. We ate at Peppers - tucked away along the square - not easy to find - in the Double Eagle building.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

We go here every weekend, the vendors are great. My daughter loves the historical climate. The resteraunts are fantastic. I highly recommend this plaza.

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El Paso, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Good local food. Art enthusiasts , historical relevance, and great exercise walking around visiting the shops.

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Silver City, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

The square at Mesilla is what the old southwest is all about!!! A town square where folks can gather with a gazebo in the middle, a catholic church at one end, small shops and restaurants surrounding the area. Many special occasions are held here along with community events. A gal at the church suggested that we head a block or... More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Lots of shops, restaurants, all in walking distance and not a modern building in sight. having said that, they are mostly touristy and once you've seen one....there's not much else to do.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

This is a quaint town with shops and restaurants. The people are delightful. We spent an afternoon shopping and had a drink in the Double Eagle restaurant. We would have walked by it but went in for a drink - it is beautiful inside.

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Many of the original stores from the 1800s. Great little Mexican restaurants -- remember, this used to be part of Mexico. Lovely galleries with original art and unique jewelry and books. The plaza faces a small cathedral lovingly built by the original villagers.

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