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Alamogordo

1301 N White Sands Blvd · Alamogordo, NM

Why you should go…

Alamogordo sits at the base of the Sacramento Mountains and serves as the gateway to White Sands National Park. The city is home to the New Mexico Museum of Space History, the Tularosa Basin Museum of History, and the Alameda Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the Southwest. The Aubrey L. Dunn Sr. Visitors Center provides trip planning information for the area.

  • #gateway city
  • #museums
  • #zoo
  • #desert
  • #family

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Alamogordo, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    McGinn's PistachioLand

    Under $25

    A working pistachio and grape farm near Alamogordo with guided farm tours, wine tasting, and the World's Largest Pistachio statue.

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