Alamogordo

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Alamogordo featuring a sunset and desert views
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views as well as a small group of people
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views
Alamogordo
Spend some time in this small New Mexico town that is big on thrilling outdoor adventures and space history.

Surrounded by a vast area of desert and mountain ranges, Alamogordo's epic landscapes are ripe for exploration. The New Mexico city fascinates with its space and military history and a trip to the town will present the chance to learn about the development of rockets, hike up cliffs or go on a nighttime bike ride across a lunar-like landscape.

Those who love the outdoors will find plenty to entertain in Alamogordo. Embark on a hiking expedition through Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, a sprawling protected region at the mouth of Dog Canyon in the Sacramento Mountains. Take the path that winds along a limestone ravine and up cliffs for superb views of the desert landscape.

Explore the vast area of gypsum dunes at the White Sands National MonumentOpens in a new window, a dazzling natural wonder covering 275 square miles (712 square kilometers) of desert. Go on ranger-guided hikes, full-moon bike rides and scenic drives to discover the features of the dunes. Adjacent to the national monument is the White Sands Missile Range, the site of the world's first atomic bomb explosion.

Learn more about the area's history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History, an institution dedicated to the role that New Mexico has played in the U.S. space program. See rockets, moon rock and satellites and visit the grave of Ham the chimp, the first primate in space. The museum is also the home of the International Space Hall of Fame where you can learn about the country’s most famous astronauts. The space museum is a great place to take children, as is Alameda Park Zoo, which houses more than 250 exotic and indigenous animals.

For your evening's entertainment, reserve seats at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts. The theater hosts plays, concerts, musicals and dance recitals.

Reach Alamogordo by flying into El Paso International Airport, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of the city before continuing by rented car. Trains also go as far as El PasoOpens in a new window. You can also experience the adventure and captivating history of the state by traveling by bus.

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is S$143 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
S$143
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo
2 out of 5
3204 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
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The price is S$110 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
S$110
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean the staff was friendly"

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Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo
Quality Inn & Suites Near White Sands National Park
Quality Inn & Suites Near White Sands National Park
2.5 out of 5
1020 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is S$115 per night from 5 May to 6 May
S$115
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice room. Nice breakfast . Good rates, lovely staff."

Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Near White Sands National Park
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The Cabins at Cloudcroft
The Cabins at Cloudcroft
3 out of 5
1000 Coyote Ave, Cloudcroft, NM
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Cloudcroft. Enjoy free parking, cable TV channels, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Sacramento Mountains Museum and Sacramento ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Best place to stay in Cloudcroft
"Amazing cabins and the owners are incredible to work with. Very kind and caring for all their guests. We cannot wait to come back here in 2025!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2024

The Cabins at Cloudcroft
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