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Alamogordo, New Mexico: World's Largest Pistachio

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McGinn's PistachioLand

Address:
7320 US-54, Alamogordo, NM
Directions:
McGinn's PistachioLand. North of the city, on the west side of US-54, four miles north of its stoplight intersection with US-82.
Hours:
Lit at night. Store daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
575-437-0602
Admission:
Tours $3
RA Rates:
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World's Largest Pistachio.

World's Largest Pistachio

30 feet high, this otherworldly monolith rises from the Chihuahuan Desert. Take a jitney tour of a pistachio ranch, buy a World's Largest Pistachio bobblehead.

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Pistachio orchard.

World's Largest Pistachio

They have tours and plenty of free samples inside.

[Callmemochelle, 12/28/2022]

Pistachio Nut monolith.

World's Largest Pistachio Nut

Awesome store and nuts -- there are tons of flavors. The giant pistachio nut is a great photo op, with the nut farm in the distance.

[Mary, 06/08/2020]

Warning sign.

World's Largest Pistachio Nut

Fun place for a stop! There is a koi pond, a display of a '40 Ford, and more.

[Ann Cook, 08/19/2015]

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