Find the world’s largest pistachio on the side of the road in Alamogordo, New Mexico – along with a whole lot more.
Many people stop at Pistachioland on their way to White Sands National Monument, I might go as far to say your trip to the glistening desert is incomplete without visiting. This roadside attraction sits in front of McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch, a place that celebrates one of the best nuts on earth.
Pistachios are originally from Asia, but the desert conditions of New Mexico work very well for growing the nuts.
The family run farm offers 30 minute tours of the pistachio orchards and vineyards (a winery is also on site) daily for $2 per person, the ticket is redeemable for a free cookie too, making the deal even sweeter.
Nutty jokes are endless, but really this store has a lot to offer visitors –perfect road trip snacks and the best gifts for loved ones back home.
Head on in, try some samples, find what you like – and see if there is a yelp check-in that might get you a free bag of nuts at the register.
Visiting the extensive tasting bar is a major treat, there are so many flavors to choose from.
Finding your favorite unique blends is fun, green chili has the perfect regional flair.
For those with a sweet tooth the pistachio candies are out of control, atomic hot chili pistachio brittle is particularly interesting.
Of course there is pistachio ice cream! A lot of people love this flavor, which was invented in the 1940s by James W. Parkinson of Philadelphia.
Fun and delicious get your pistachios in the nuttiest place in New Mexico.