Didn’t get your fill? If you’re looking for a sweet treat you could stop by The Chocolate Lady to fulfill your cocoa bean desires. With award-winning chocolate, homemade ice cream and a caramel recipe over 40 years old, The Chocolate Lady is quite noteworthy.
Looking for something more modern? Nambé is the place the find sleek and stylish décor, serveware and gifts for the home with its timeless designs. And if you still aren’t done looking, find some fine sterling silver at Silver Assets — a business that has remained family owned and operated for over 30 years. Book lovers should check out the Mesilla Book Center to find a vast number of books about the surrounding culture and region.
After you’re done shopping, treat yourself to some fine dining at the Double Eagle restaurant. Known as the crown jewel of Old Mesilla, the adobe building dates back to 1849 and is filled with turn-of-the-century art, antiques, crystal chandeliers and ghosts. Though well known for its elegance and delectable cuisine, the restaurant is also known to be haunted by the ghosts of two young lovers who died inside. You can read more about it here.
End your day by catching a film at the Fountain Theater which has been entertaining since 1905. The oldest part of the building is the front wall, which dates back to the 1870s. The theater has presented plays and films throughout the past century with performances varying in both English and Spanish depending on the owner. Today the theater is operated by the Mesilla Valley Film Society, showcasing numerous American independent, foreign, and alternative film.