Alamogordo

Travel Guide

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 P5,094 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,094
P5,765 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
"Easy check in, nice staff, clean room. Nice pool. There were to luggage stands in the room, excellent since someone has to put their suitcase on a chair or somewhere. Breakfast was excellent and included in the room price. Nice place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

The Classic Desert Aire Hotel
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 P4,366 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P4,366
P4,724 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Enjoy the views
"Great customer service and very comfortable well-decorated room. Nice view of the mountains as well."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Alamogordo/White Sands
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 P4,852 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P4,852
P5,249 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (875 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 Aug 13, 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 ...
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 Jul 20, 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 Nov 14, 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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