New Mexico is home to plenty of interesting roadside attractions, however, you’ll be able to spend the whole day at this bright green roadside stop. This might be the World’s Largest Nut, but the country store and winery right next to it makes this attraction truly stand out. Crack into this statue, and learn about why you must stop on your next road trip.
Welcome to Pistachio Land!
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook You can find this incredible roadside attraction right here in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
This is the World’s Largest Pistachio, ranking in at 30 feet tall.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook Over five yards of concrete were used to build this statue, and over 35 gallons of paint to make it so realistic.
The famous nut salesman, Tom McGinn, spent his life growing pistachios and his son dedicated this attraction to him.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook
Now, while visiting this wacky roadside attraction, you can also visit the wildly popular McGinn’s pistachio tree ranch.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook
This establishment next to the pistachio is a pistachio farm, country store, and winery.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook
Besides taking a picture next to this awesome attraction, you can hop on a motorized farm tour, visit a wine tasting room, and shop interesting pistachio-related gifts.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook You’ll find everything from chili-chocolate pistachio brittle to homemade pistachio milkshakes.
Don’t forget to head on over to the ice cream bar. The pistachio ice cream is to die for.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook
You’ll go nuts for this great attraction and store, and it’ll be a memory you won’t soon forget.
PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook The World’s Largest Pistachio is located at 7320 US Hwy 54-70, Alamogordo, NM.
McGinn’s Pistachio Farm is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find out more on their website right here.
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PistachioLand: McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch - Arena Blanca Winery/Facebook
You can find this incredible roadside attraction right here in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Over five yards of concrete were used to build this statue, and over 35 gallons of paint to make it so realistic.
You’ll find everything from chili-chocolate pistachio brittle to homemade pistachio milkshakes.
The World’s Largest Pistachio is located at 7320 US Hwy 54-70, Alamogordo, NM.
McGinn’s Pistachio Farm is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find out more on their website right here.
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