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    Scenic Overlook Rest Area, Las Cruces
    Bruce K.

    I was pleased and surprised to find a rest area that actually permits overnight parking. A couple of campers were here and looking like maybe they had been here for a day or so. I parked, used the restroom, enjoyed the fabulous view of Las Cruces, and then realized that I was hungry. Dang it. Great view, easy access from the west, and because it's at the top of the hill, easy acceleration to get back onto the highway. [Review 17476 overall - 86 in New Mexico - 994 of 2022.]

    And this is how they did it.
    Ron L.

    Okay, this is unique. How do you get close to a roadrunner? Unique up on it. Unless the roadrunner is made of rubber. That is, rubber shoes, rubber tires, rubber balls, and a few computer keyboards thrown in. Then just walk up to it. The Hunny and I saw this bird along the freeway west of Las Cruces, and wanted to stop to see it. It's only when we got close that we saw how unique it was. Whether it's pure Las Cruces or a piece of pop art, it got our attention. The roadrunner is part of a rest area on East I-10. Complete with restrooms, picnic areas, RV parking, and views of the city and the Organ Mountains. All shade is manmade, few trees in this area. A good place to rest up before the long trek across West Texas. (No coyotes were harmed in the writing of this review. Beep beep.)

    Roadrunner made from upcycled waste materials
    Susan E.

    This is a really cool rest stop along eastbound I-10 a few miles west of Las Cruces. There are covered picnic areas, scenic views, and a 20 foot tall roadrunner sculpture made from materials salvaged from thrift stores. The 1600 pound sculpture was originally positioned at a nearby landfill in 1993 to call attention to waste and moved to its current location in 2001. The roadrunner is New Mexico's state bird.

    Shoes as chest
    Kyle A.

    I love this kind of thing! So cool they put this recycled road runner at a restaurant stop. You can walk right down to it and can see that it truly is recycled materials such as shoes for chest and piece of tire for legs and talons!

    Fabulous view plus this amazing roadrunner!
    Teri G.

    Don't pass this up! A rest area with a circle drive and this fabulous recycled roadrunner. The feathers are old flattened tennis shoes! Really a fun stop and great leg stretcher. Easy on and off, and incredible panoramic view of the Las Cuces basin.

    the view in question!
    Ness C.

    the state of new mexico is peppered with solid rest stops, most of which are at historic sites. however, this one is- dare i say- a cut above the rest. i was sleeping out of my car on a road trip adventure and this was the destination i decided to bed down at on night two, and i couldn't have made a better choice! the full scoop: it was populous but safe (everyone kept to themselves but also kept a respectable distance), restrooms (of which were were plenty) were super clean and well-stocked on both soap AND toilet paper, water fountains were delectably fresh, AND the view over las cruces was STUNNING. additionally, for the trans folks in the crowd: i felt fairly comfortable and unhassled. i'm like. whiteboy-adjacent so that may have helped but i did want to throw that in there, because there were a few new mexico rest stops where i felt like hitting the bathrooms earned some side-eyes. anyway, let's all gas up the nmdot for this one, folks!

    Christopher H.

    Las Cruces, New Mexico. Home to the iconic Roadrunner Statue made out of recycled metallics. This is just a standard rest stop heading East I-10 near Las Cruces city limits. Has plenty paved parking, restrooms, and trash cans for a breather, take pictures, stretch, relieve oneself, walk around and all that. The overlook sits on top of a hill (hence overlook) and you can get a vantage point of the surrounding topography. Access/Roads: Paved. Parking: Plenty for cars, rigs, etc. Distance: Las Cruces (Downtown) is 10 miles east. El Paso, Texas is appx 60 miles south. Phoenix (Metro), Arizona is appx 400 miles west. Albuquerque, NM is appx 225 miles north. Los Angeles, California is appx 750 miles west. The overlook and roadrunner is only accessible heading Eastbound on the I-10. You will lose appx 10-15 minutes if you pass it. Costs: Free Nearby Attractions: Silver City and White Sands Missle Base is nearby. Large Array of Satellites is less than two hours north (think of the movie contact). If traveling eastbound from Arizona - Tombstone, and Bisbee are a short detour and worth the trip. Also near the AZ-NM border is Chiricahua, Indian Bedrock (Formation) & the location for Fort Bowie w/ Cemetary, and a bunch of ghosttowns, stagecoach locations and the sorts. Further into Eastern New Mexico are Roswell & UFOs, Alamogordo et al & Space Travel/History, and Lincoln County & the infamous Billy the Kid outlaw shaninigans. Travel safely my friends. @cigarcpa

    Big Roadrunner made out of recycled items

    Peaceful place to relax and stretch your legs after a long drive. Clean peaceful rest area.

    Roadrunner
    Paula K.

    Nice and quiet. Perfect place to rest up. Not too many spots for truck and trailer. Seems to fill up fast. Beautiful views, nice and clean. Kids loved the roadrunner

    Roadrunner statue overlooking the city & the Organ Mountains.

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    The security guard, Randy Martinez, was very nice and gave me a shortcut for getting from here to San Antonio

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    Pretty nice for a rest area along on I-10 serving westbound traffic. It's super hot and super sunny…read morehere and there is just about no shade. However, there are two different traffic loops where you can angle your vehicle just about any way you want to put the Sun in the right place. There was also a decent breeze. With the roof vent open and the windows cracked, I had a good nap here before visiting the rest room and then continuing onwards. One small deficiency is that it is right next to the train line and even without the horns, those trains make a lot of noise. I have to imagine it would be much worse at night. [Review 17487 overall - 96 in New Mexico - 1005 of 2022.]

    If you've traveled with kids (or perhaps, an elderly person of questionable continence... or your…read morecollege roommate with the "hamster bladder") then you've experienced the unfortunate need to pull over at a rest stop. Before you go all Captain Obvious on me, consider the concept: a stand-alone restroom... owned, operated, and serviced (occasionally) by the government... cooking in the middle of the desert... offered for the admission fee of "on the house." Yes, friends, you get what you pay for. On our last trip screaming down the I-10, it was this on an almost-empty La Croix can for my 6 year old. In retrospect, we would have been better off just pulling off on the shoulder and engaging in a little "drown the fire ants." Still, we would not have seen that cool rattlesnake warning sign. Or enjoyed the wonderment: if you smell that much poop in a short period of time, what are the chances you can absorb Hep-A through your sinus tissues? Well, it is what it is. Don't drink so much water next time, or try to go when you stop at Arby's. Yeah, I know, I don't admit I occasionally stop at Arby's too, when I'm road tripping. I won't tell if you don't.

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    Drury Inn & Suites Las Cruces

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    Our stay was wonderful - from check-in to check-out! We are a family of 3, and the room was clean…read moreand spacious for our needs. Drury Inn had food available (chicken fajitas, sodas, alcoholic drinks for over 21 of course) for 1.5 hours in the evening. Breakfast was great too. My favorite thought was how sweet and kind every employee was! Loved our stay!

    This is a GREAT place to stay! Mom and I were in Las Cruces to visit family. She wanted to be close…read moreso she chose this hotel. I had never heard of Drury Inn, but this was her choice. When we arrived I asked the receptionist for other rates based on senior discount, first responder, etc. She took the time to run comparisons and told us Mom had booked the cheapest rate. I appreciate her effort!! She also explained the "happy hour" of sorts and provided a ticket that allowed us free drinks. Although we were headed out, that's a bonus. The room itself was nice. The beds were very comfortable! Our room had a refrigerator and microwave, both of which we used. The bathroom was a generous size with lots of counter space. AND, the water was HOT! I love a nice hot shower after traveling. The next morning we had the included breakfast. Talk about a TREAT! You can choose between full-sized waffles or those baby versions (you make your own), the sausage was delicious, they had potatoes, biscuits & gravy (my favorite), eggs, red & green chili, oatmeal, fruit, fresh juices, coffee, and I'm sure I'm forgetting something. It was MORE than a continental breakfast. We only stayed one night, but when we return I'll definitely stay here!

    Scenic Overlook Rest Area - reststops - Updated August 2026

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