Alamogordo, NM

Travel Guide

Alamogordo featuring a sunset and desert views
White Sands National Monument which includes desert views
White Sands National Monument showing desert views as well as a small group of people
White Sands National Monument showing desert views
White Sands National Park featuring desert views

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 ¥13,123 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
¥13,123
¥14,852 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant ...
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

2 out of 5
907 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is ¥12,499 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
¥12,499
¥13,522 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
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Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands

2 out of 5
3204 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is ¥11,249 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
¥11,249
¥12,171 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
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Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking

Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking

Alamogordo
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Alamogordo. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions International Space Hall of Fame ...
Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking
Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest

Cloudcroft
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Cloudcroft. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sacramento Mountains Museum and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Check in process was very simple. Everything worked as expected! We hope to come back again!"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Handcrafted Log Home with hot tub backing into National Forest
"Birds of a Feather" 2/2 Mountain Chalet, 2 miles to Cloudcroft, Pet Friendly

"Birds of a Feather" 2/2 Mountain Chalet, 2 miles to Cloudcroft, Pet Friendly

Cloudcroft
Stay at this cabin in Cloudcroft. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Cloudcroft Ice Rink and New Mexico Rails-to-Trails are located ...
"Birds of a Feather" 2/2 Mountain Chalet, 2 miles to Cloudcroft, Pet Friendly
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