Alamogordo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,585 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹6,585
₹7,124 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was quiet"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,682 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹7,682
₹8,694 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,663 reviews)
Cute motel with a terrific gift shop
"Lovely remodeled classic motel with a terrific shop and a good breakfast."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,317 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹7,317
₹7,916 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alamogordo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
"one staff was helpful, but the other was rude."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
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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 Cloudcroft ...
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
Cloudcroft Home w/ Fireplace Near Downtown!

Cloudcroft Home w/ Fireplace Near Downtown!

3 out of 5
Cloudcroft
Stay at this apartment in Cloudcroft. Enjoy free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions New Mexico Rails-to-Trails and Trestle Recreation Area are ...
Cloudcroft
"Washer / dryer not working. Downstairs was very cold main level and top bedroom was great. I would recommend a stay the issues were minor."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Cloudcroft Home w/ Fireplace Near Downtown!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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