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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. White Sands National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. New Mexico Museum of Space History ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Alameda Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. The Toy Train Depot

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5. Tularosa Basin Museum of History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. White Sands Missile Range Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Heart of the Desert/Eagle Ranch Pistachios Farm Tour

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9. International Space Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. Shroud Exhibit and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Desert Foothills Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Lincoln National Forest

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Sacramento Mountains Museum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. American Armed Forces Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Grindstone Lake

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Noisy Water Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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18. McGinn’s PistachioLand-World's Largest Pistachio

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Where is Alamogordo located?
  • Answer: Alamogordo is a small, friendly city in the Tularosa Basin in Southern New Mexico. The city is flanked by White Sands National Monument and White Sands Missile Range on the west and the Sacramento Mountains on the east.
  • Question: What makes Alamogordo an interesting place to visit?
  • Answer: The proximity to the missile range has caused the city and surrounding area to have quite a few interesting attractions related to science and space.

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