Out along Highway 54 past White Sands National Park lies a roadside oddity you might not expect. Here, we’re not celebrating hatch green chiles, but the humble pistachio.
PistachioLand is home of the world’s largest pistachio, which in itself makes for a fun road stop, but this is a working farm built around the pistachio. Guided tours take visitors through the orchards and processing facilities, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how pistachios are grown, harvested and roasted along with a peek into the winemaking happening right on site.
Of course, no visit is complete without tasting the goods. Inside the shop, travelers can sample pistachio fudge, brittle, ice cream, cookies and other sweet treats, along with flavored pistachios that make easy road-trip snacks or gifts to take home. Plus, guests over 21 can enjoy complimentary tastings of local wines.
Tours require reservations and are best booked in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. Learn more, reserve your spot and plan your stop at pistachioland.com. To plan your trip, head to visitalamogordo.com.