4.5McGinn's PistachioLand(1.766 reviews) - I was expecting a tacky tourist experience, not so at all! Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Wineries & Vineyards • Farms
PistachioLand- 2019 Alamogordo Small Business of the Year. Home of the World's Largest Pistachio, Pistachio Tree Ranch & Arena Blanca Winery -is owned and operated by the McGinn Family and is home to 12,300 trees and 6,000 wine producing grapevines. The original trees were planted in 1980. Today, Pistachio Tree Ranch is a fully integrated farm where the McGinn Family grows pistachios, makes pistachio candy and packages pistachio products sold on their farm and around the United States. Arena Blanca Winery features the McGinn Family's wines produced on the farm from grapes grown in their vineyard. The World's Largest Pistachio was finished in 2008 and was built as a tribute to Tom McGinn, whose vision was to grow pistachios in the New Mexico desert. It stands 30 feet tall and has been featured in New Mexico Magazine. Named a New Mexico Treasure by the NM Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, June 2014, on New Mexico Television episode 3. Open every day. Motorized Farm Tours Daily 10-4.See more..
4.5Heart of the Desert(369 reviews) - Fantastic service, great food and wine Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards • Farms
Heart of the Desert is a working pistachio ranch and vineyard with four retail establishments in New Mexico. We are best known for our farm fresh pistachios and Award-Winning New Mexico wines. Each store offers wine and pistachio tastings. We offer worldwide shipping and produce attractive gourmet baskets that make great corporate and family gifts. Visit the Largest Heart in the World! Heart of the Desert’s trademark heart welcomes you to the ranch, standing 26’ tall and 20’ wide at the main store in Alamogordo. Free farm tours are offered that showcase how pistachios are grown and processed as well as a stunning Tuscany themed patio that overlooks the groves and is available for private parties or enjoying a relaxing glass of wine. Free Tours Daily June - August: Monday through Friday, twice a day at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. September - May: Monday through Friday at 1:30 PM. Groups: We are happy to accommodate groups of 10 or more by appointment. Buses Welcome!See more..
The lavender farm in Abiquiu, NM is open from April 15th to Oct 31 Tuesday throgh Saturday 10am till 5pm, and the tea house is open until 2:30. There is no charge to visit the lavender farm. We offer tours Tuesday and Friday in the morning, call or visit the website for further information. There is so much to do at the lavender, make it a stop while you are visiting Abiquiu, known as Georgia O'keeffe country. The farm sits peacefully on the Chama River. Visit the tea house were everything is made fresh, serving our lavender tea, lavender gelato & lavender scones, you can walk the labyrinth, sit under the the 80 ft ramada in the middle of the lavender fields and just relax, or visit our all natural lavender bath and body shoppe where you will find all farm made lotions, and potions, sprays and scrubs, and lovely items for a special gift. Stop by and say you found us on TripAdvisor and receive a special lavender gift just for you. See you at the farm, where the healing begins.See more..
4.0McCall's Pumpkin Patch(28 reviews) - Great place! Farms • Game & Entertainment Centers
McCall's Pumpkin Patch is one of the premier fall destinations in the US. Come enjoy our 16-acre corn maze, rated the 3rd best in the nation by 10best.com. While you are here you can take advantage of more that 20 activities included with your admission, including Peddle Cars, Cow Train, and more. In 2016 we will be opening our NEW 3,000 sq ft Princess Castle that take you to a magical place.See more..
5.0Hollywick Farms(28 reviews) - Up Close and Personal with Alpacas Spent 1-2 hours Farms
Hollywick Farms is a working alpaca farm located at nearly 7,000 feet in the Sandia Mountains, just off the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, a short drive from the majestic Sandia Crest , the Sandia Peak Ski Area, the Tinkertown Museum and the historic mining towns of Golden and Madrid. Get up close and personal with our alpacas and shop for luxurious products made from their fiber.See more..
4.5Hatch Chile Express(14 reviews) - Friendly store - Great Place for One Stop Shop Spent < 1 hour Farms
The ristras were beautiful and treated which is important for the outdoors. Owners and people were really nice and helpful. Good variety of stuff. Prices reasonable. If you looking for momentos, as well as chili - this is a good place. It is right off the road when arrive in the city.See more..
4.5Nichols Ranch and Orchards(8 reviews) - Amazing fruit and great family day trip! Spent 1-2 hours Farms
We are a u-pick farm with seasonal hours. Generally, we open up June 1st and close November 1st. We start out with cherries through June, with apricots coming off at the first of July and begin apple picking in early August.See more..
I went to Michael and Ed's farm to look at the baby Nubian goats. I know about their goats because I have eaten their incredible goat cheese but more so because I know about the care their goats get. But to witness and partake in actually feeding these babies, hearing them 'baaaahhh' as they were running towards me warmed my heart! Yes, goats chew on everything including my shirt and pant legs...but no damage was done. The cheese-making facility is spotless! The males are separated from the females so forget about that 'goaty smell', unless you're really into it. The different flavors of this cheese is like Baskin-Robbins...but it's not ice cream. The drive there is not far from Albuquerque...and it's out there in the vast high desert of New Mexico. I thought it would be a restful experience but the nap I took when I got home was badly needed. I know how much work those guys do to keep providing us with this great cheese. They also have day trips for the rest of you folks...Call ahead and bring young people so they can see what happens first-hand and tell their friends. It's something they will remember for a long time. I will too!See more..
3.0San Patricio Berry Farm(2 reviews) - Not to be missed! Farms Put this on your visit list. Some of the tastiest jam I've ever had, and I'm a jelly snob. Lovely caretakers and it will just make your heart sing.See more..
Humming Desert Alpacas is conveniently located halfway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe just off I -25. We are a full service alpaca farm with a small farm boutique. Our alpacas LOVE visitors and give you a unique up close and hands on visit! Stop by and learn EVERYTHING alpaca, and get to know everything about this amazing animal and its luxurious fleece!! We welcome farm tours by appointment only.See more..
