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 kilometres) 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 programme. 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 Centre for Performing Arts. The theatre hosts plays, concerts, musicals and dance recitals.

Reach Alamogordo by flying into El Paso International Airport, about 90 miles (145 kilometres) 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 travelling 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
The price is £61 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£61
12 Jul - 13 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)
"Excellent stay, Room was very clean, friendly staff & very good breakfast with plenty of varieties."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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
The price is £74 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£74
8 Jul - 9 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! (1,637 reviews)
"Older hotel with some nice updates. Better than a motel 6 for sure. Not the Hilton. We would stay again went keeping to a budget."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
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 £107 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£107
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alamogordo Hwy 54/70 by IHG
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.
Fully furnished house - 15 minutes to White Sands/10 mins to Holloman AFB
Fully furnished house - 15 minutes to White Sands/10 mins to Holloman AFB
Alamogordo, NM
Stay at this holiday home in Alamogordo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Alameda Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
1371 Columbia
"The house was very easy to find and in a great location close to town and White Sands NP. Home was clean and very comfortable, and the homeowner answered messages promptly. Would highly recommend the stay here."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Fully furnished house - 15 minutes to White Sands/10 mins to Holloman AFB
White Sands Retreat:  Dreamy 3BR Ultimate Comfort & Backyard Bliss!
White Sands Retreat: Dreamy 3BR Ultimate Comfort & Backyard Bliss!
Alamogordo, NM
Stay at this holiday home in Alamogordo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Toy Train Depot and Flickinger Center for Performing ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Brothers together
"Needs some repairs. Needs better towels. Very quiet and comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

White Sands Retreat: Dreamy 3BR Ultimate Comfort & Backyard Bliss!
Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking
Amazing and Cozy King-Queen Bed Suites w/RV Parking
Alamogordo, NM
Stay at this golf holiday home in Alamogordo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions International Space Hall of Fame and New ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Motorcycle riding and a National Park!
"Our group of four stayed 5 nights here as our base to ride the Riudoso, Cloudcroft and Roswell areas of New Mexico. This property had plenty of parking for our two trucks and bike trailers. The home is very close to a Walmart Neighborhood market, which was quite handy. The home had ample storage ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

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