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Pro
lots of historical things to see, great sunsets, lots of art, culture and outdoor fun
Con
IT WOULD TAKE ME DAYS TO WRITE ALL THE CONS
In a nutshell
ALAMOGORDO, THE STRANGEST MOST BORING PLACE ON EARTH.
New Mexico Museum of Space History
toonsarah Says: Both Chris and I grew up with the Space Race, and both of us have a clear memory of the Moon Landings, especially the first, so a visit to a museum that documents it all was a must! The museum sits on a hill on the east side of Alamogordo, and we were here on a very windy...
Shroud Exhibit and Museum (SEAM)
shroudnm Says: This is the description I wrote with the director for the website, ShroudNM.com (I am its webmaster): Unique Shroud of Turin interactive exhibit at White Sands Mall, 3199 N White Sands Blvd, Suite D1, Alamogordo, NM 88310. We offer a backlit, full-sized (14' x 3.5') picture,...
Hopkid Says: The big attraction in Alamogordo is the national monument. If you've ever wanted to see big sand dunes and can't afford to travel to the Sahara or the Gobi, you can still see some impressive dunes here. Located just west of Alamogordo past the main gate to Holloman Air Force...
Big_Jake Says: This church is about a 45 minuter drive from Alamoghetto, but interesting to see. Its a cross between catholisim and Apache religions. There is some history behind it but I dont feel like writing that much. We did some landscaping volunteer work to help it look bettter but...
Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum
Basaic Says: The Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum was established in 1964 to collect and preserve the history of the Tularosa Basin and the town of Alamogordo. They have a nice collection of artifacts and printed materials crammed into a too small space. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM...
Oliver Lee SP: Frenchy's Cabin and Walls
Basaic Says: Prior to Oliver Lee coming here there was a man named Francois-Jean Rochas, nicknamed Frenchy, living in the canyon. He built a small cabin and several walls marking parts of his property. The cabin has been partially restored to show its size and construction.
Oliver Lee SP: Oliver Lee Ranch
Basaic Says: The Oliver Lee Ranch at the park has been restored and furnished with period items. You can only tour the ranch during a ranger guided tour offered at 3PM on Saturday and Sunday. You used to be able to drive up and look at the outside but a few years ago someone broke in and...
Oliver Lee SP: Displays in Visitors Center
Basaic Says: There are some interesting displays in the Visitors Center detailing the history of the area from fossils of life millions of years ago, through the Mescalero Apache living here to more modern history.
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Basaic Says: The Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is located where the Tularosa Basin and the Sacremento Mountains meet. It is very pretty. The mountains contain several springs and seeps creating an oasis of trees and flowers in the Chihuahuan Desert. Archeologists have found evidence of...
Basaic Says: These are some of the other animals on display. They mostly like to stay on the ground although some of then can and do climb trees. The Coatimundi is mostly from Mexico and South America although you sometimes see them in the Southwest US. I've seen one here in Arizona in...
132 Opinions
2 Reviews and 116 Opinions This Super 8 was a pretty nice hotel for a decent price. It had a small refrigerator, a microwave...
Tia Lupes: A great local find!
toonsarah Says: When we arrived in town, one reason for our choice of the Alamo Inn was the proximity of a couple of possible eating places within a block or so. We had planned to try Si Senor, just next door, but when I looked online after checking in I found a couple of poor reviews on...
Chinex: Good Chinese Fast Food
Basaic Says: In the White Sands Mall you have the choice of three or four places to eat. The one I chose was a tiny place called Chinex. You order your food (I had two main dishes with a large mound of fried rice). The tables are in the mall so it's a nice place to sit and watch people...
Pepper's Grill: Seafood, Steaks, and more
Basaic Says: Pepper's Grill has seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, and more. A widely varied menu. The decor was wood tables and chairs and southwest style art on the walls. Service was very good. I had the Seafood Newburg Pasta. The seafood was very good, the pasta average. Next time I...
Enchanted Says: On Christmas eve many natives here light there properties with Luminarias. For those of you who've never heard of them, they're small brown paper sacks filled with a little sand and a candle placed inside. Obviously this can't be lit for the entire season, the candle only...
toonsarah Says: It was the White Sands in part at least that brought us to New Mexico, and they did not disappoint. After seeing the wonderful photos taken here by Richie (richiecdisc) I was really keen to see these scenes for myself, and that was one of the triggers for planning a holiday...
Big_Jake Says: I wouldnt really call this an activity.. its more of a job or punishment for me. There is stuff to do here besides work, it takes an imagination. This is thearea that I reside, work and pretty much live in.
Basaic Says: The Dog Canyon Trail at Oliver Lee State Park is a long and difficult trail. It starts at the Visitors Center and ends at Forest Road 90B. It is 5.5 miles from end to end. You must have someone pick you up on the road or hike another 5.5 miles back to the Visitors Center....
Basaic Says: There is a Riparian Nature Trail in Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. A riparian area is a ribbon of green that surrounds a constant water source like a river in a desert area. The Riparian Nature Trail at Oliver Lee, however, is closed due to a recent flash flood which washed...
Get a National Park Service Passport
Hopkid Says: These are really fun and spark interest in the National Park Service system. The brainchild of a marketing genius, the purchaser can get a stamp from each of the NPS sites he or she visits. The collection of these stamps, similar to postal cancellation postmarks (which...
Sharrie Says: To my utmost surprise, Alamogordo even has an IMAX theatre! That's really cool! I love IMAX & OMNIMAX movies. IMHO, they are by far the best substitute for not having the chance to visit the actual sites. To date, my favorite documentaries are: 'Antarctica', 'Journey Into...
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Just south of Alamogordo, you will find 275 square miles of White Gypsum Sand Dunes rising from the floor of the Tularosa Basin. This is the world's largest gypsum dune field. White Sands National...
The main reason most visitors come to Alamogordo probably lies some miles out of town; this is the nearest accommodation (apart from back-country camping) for the White Sands National Monument. And...
I've been to Alamogordo twice on business. It's the home to Holloman AFB with their squadrons of F-117A stealth fighters and the gateway to White Sands National Park. There isn't a whole heck of a lot...
ALAMOGORDO - translated from Spanish means "fat Cottonwood". It was the trees that grow along the main road into town that gave it the name. Alamogordo is the closest town to White Sands National...
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