Alamogordo

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Alamogordo featuring desert views and a sunset
White Sands National Monument featuring desert views
White Sands National Monument featuring 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 P5,123 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P5,123
P5,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,517 reviews)
"The bed was fantastic! Room was a king bed with kitchenette suite. The hotel staff was amazing. Can’t beat the price point. Delicious breakfast and you order off their menu! Close to restaurants. It’s an older property, but it met all my needs.I will definitely stay there again when in the area."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
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 P4,420 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
P4,420
P4,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was clean, spacious, well kept, and the AC was functioning."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites Near White Sands National Park
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
2.5 out of 5
100 Kerry Ave, Alamogordo, NM
The price is P8,307 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P8,307
P8,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, with amazing hot breakfast. Location is close to many nearby restaurants too."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
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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 Oct 20, 2024

The Cabins at Cloudcroft
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