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.

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel

3 out of 5
1021 S White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM
The price is Rp1.452.113 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.452.113
Rp1.643.472 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,681 reviews)
"All was nice but the cigarette butts and the smell of people smoking"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 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
The price is Rp1.383.120 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.383.120
Rp1.496.364 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (880 reviews)
"very close ride to White Sands National Park. the room is very nice, contrasts with the outside appearance of the hotel. nice bed, bedsheets and pillows, air conditioning. clean. close by to a lot of places to eat-- some restaurants but also fast food places. more of an area for moving in a car than ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.244.808 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp1.244.808
Rp1.346.727 total
28 Aug - 29 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Enjoy the views
"Great customer service and very comfortable well-decorated room. Nice view of the mountains as well."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
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.
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
"Carl and Laura are the best. This is the second time ive booked one of their cabins for family members visiting. Wonderful communication. They always take care of any issue you have very quickly and with a smile. 100 percent recommend you book and stay if you are visiting cloudcroft nm or surrounding ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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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