Alamogordo Attractions
The town of Almagordo ("fat cottonwood") is located in the Tularosa Basin, surrounded by the Sacramento, San Andres and Organ mountains. Visitors to Almagordo will find Kid's Kingdom, Alameda Park, and nearby White Sands National Monument. It has a population of about 30,000 and gets more than 350 days of sunshine each year.
Alameda Park Zoo
Alameda Park Zoo in Almagordo was established in 1898, making it the oldest zoo in the southwest. The zoo is home to about 300 animals of 90 different species that span 7 acres of natural habitat.
Alamogordo Visitor Center
The Alamogordo Visitors Center provides information on local and area attractions. It is run by the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce.
Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce
1301 North White Sands Boulevard, Box 2828
Alamogordo, NM 88311-2828
United States
1301 North White Sands Boulevard, Box 2828
Alamogordo, NM 88311-2828
United States
Phone 1 (505) 437-6120
Fax 1 (505) 437-6334
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 15:30 |
Desert Lakes Municipal Golf Course
Desert Lakes Municipal Golf Course in Alamogordo boasts facilities for bowling, roller skating, putt-putt and go-cart racing.
Eagle Ranch Pistachio Groves
Eagle Ranch Pistachio Groves is a family farm open for tours. The farm began in 1974 when the Schweers acquired 400, two-year-old pistachio trees. Today there are 12,000 trees on 85 acres.
Eagle Ranch Pistachio Groves
7288 Highway 54 / 70
Alamogordo, NM 88310
United States
7288 Highway 54 / 70
Alamogordo, NM 88310
United States
Phone 1 (505) 434-0035
Fax 1 (505) 434-2132
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close |
Family Recreation Center
The Family Recreation Center in Alamogordo has a wealth of sports, recreation and fitness facilities.
Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts
The Flickinger Center in Alamogordo shows live theater, musical productions and classic movies.
Flickinger Center For The Performing Arts
Box 1214
Alamogordo, NM 88311-1214
United States
Box 1214
Alamogordo, NM 88311-1214
United States
Phone 1 (505) 437-2202
Fax 1 (505) 434-0067
Kids Kingdom
Alamogordo's Kids Kingdom is a community-built playground in Roundtree Park.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Toy Train Depot
The Toy Train Depot in Alamogordo is almost a century old, with over 1200 feet of model railroad track, along with hundreds of model and toy trains on display.
Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum
The Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum in Alamogordo has exhibits on the history of the Southwest including photographs from the the late 1800s to mid-1900's. The most unique exhibits is the unique exhibits is a 47 Star, US Flag. It is located next to the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Alamogordo Surroundings
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White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument, southwest of Alamogordo, is a place of striking natural beauty. The sand dunes that stretch on seemingly endlessly are white gypsum sand.
Holloman Air Force Base
Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo is said to be the scene of the incident on which the film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" was based. It is the home of the Stealth Fighter and a training ground for German pilots learning to fly the F-4 Phantom.
Holloman Air Force Base
640 Connecticut Avenue, Box 2000
Holloman AFB, NM 88330-0002
United States
640 Connecticut Avenue, Box 2000
Holloman AFB, NM 88330-0002
United States
Phone 1 (505) 572-5406
Fax 1 (505) 572-5908
National Solar Observatory (Sacramento Peak)
The National Solar Observatory / Sacramento Peak is located in the Sacramento Mountains south of Cloudcroft on Highway 6563, is used by scientists to study the sun. The facility has one of the world's largest solar telescopes, and is open for self-guided tours from dawn to dusk.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is named for rancher and state legislator Oliver Milton Lee. There are over 50 campsites, a visitor center with historical exhibits, and a restored ranch house.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
409 Dog Canyon Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310-9496
United States
409 Dog Canyon Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310-9496
United States
Phone 1 (505) 437-8284
Fax 1 (505) 439-1290
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
Sunspot Highway
New Mexico State Highway Number 6563 is commonly known as the Sunspot Highway, with views of the Sacramento Mountains, Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Monument.
