Quick Summary: The town of Los Alamos, New Mexico is possibly known best as the site of the Los Alamos National Laboratories, the place where Dr. Oppenheimer worked on the first atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project. However, Los Alamos has so much more to offer visitors, including Pueblo history and archeological sites at the Bandelier National Monument, many shopping experiences like the Los Alamos Cooperative Market, craft brews at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op, and numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation at attractions such as the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.


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1. See the stunning Upper Falls at the Bandelier National Monument ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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See the stunning Upper Falls at the Bandelier National Monument | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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2. Learn about history at Tsankawi village ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Learn about history at Tsankawi village | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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3. See the exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum

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See the exhibits at the Bradbury Science Museum | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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4. Visit the Los Alamos History Museum

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Visit the Los Alamos History Museum | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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5. Taste unique brews at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op

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Taste unique brews at the Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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6. Enjoy adventure at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area

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Enjoy adventure at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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7. Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park

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Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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8. Pick up a snack at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market

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Pick up a snack at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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9. Stop by the Fuller Lodge Art Center

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Stop by the Fuller Lodge Art Center | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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10. Take the kids to Children’s Discovery Area at the Los Alamos Nature Center

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Take the kids to Children’s Discovery Area at the Los Alamos Nature Center | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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11. Get back to nature at the Santa Fe National Forest

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Get back to nature at the Santa Fe National Forest | Things to Do in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Getting to Los Alamos, NM:

Los Alamos, NM is 1 hour 30 minutes from Albuquerque (96.8 miles via I-25 N).

Best time to visit Los Alamos, NM:

Visit during the shoulder seasons of spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) to enjoy mild temperatures.

Los Alamos Events:
- Los Alamos Farmer's Market
- Dia De Los Muertos
- More Los Alamos Events

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