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McGinn's PistachioLand

7320 US Hwy 54/70 · Alamogordo, NM

Why you should go…

McGinn's PistachioLand is a 90-acre pistachio orchard with over 12,500 trees, started by the McGinn family in 1980 near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The farm also grows 14 acres of grapes for its Arena Blanca winery and sells farm-grown pistachios and candy from its country store. A 30-foot pistachio statue marks the property, and the farm offers daily guided tours, wine tasting, and pistachio ice cream.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

Book the time slot, not just the ticket
Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.
Grab the daily schedule on arrival
Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.
The first hour is the quietest
Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.
Budget past the ticket price
Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to McGinn's PistachioLand, ordered by straight-line distance.

Sightseeing
Local Gem
Alamogordo
Free
A high desert New Mexico city 15 miles from White Sands National Park, with museums and a historic zoo.
0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing