Top 36 things to do and attractions in Alamogordo

Great place to visit, Phillip was great! as well as the other gentlemen who took the time to answer all the questions I had on the tour. The train ride was better than anticipated. It was about 20 minutes long that goes around the park. Will definitely stop by again 🚂

Great stop for our family outing. I highly recommend for kids, my son loved it as he's currently into trains. Phil was a great tour guide.

Had a great time here with the family. Kid was fascinated with the trainsets. Knowledgeable, patient and kind staff make sure you have a good time and a great visit. We'll definitely return again.

Visited here in 2022 with my Grandpa. Absolutely loved this place. Super friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, if you have any interest in trains you could spend hours here talking to them and never get bored. Absolutely recommend this place! would 100% return if I wasn’t living in Pennsylvania. Cheers 🍻

We had so much fun with Kate, the Manager, and the Toy Train Depot volunteers. They are so knowledgeable about everything in this Depot full of scale model trains displays AND the real trains riding the rails out in the USA. This is a must see! Young and Old will marvel at the incredible train setups and detail taken in villages, depots, people and farm settings in the various rooms. You can buy train cars and other memorabilia. I didn't think to take a photo; too excited and having fun.

Very cool train! When we rode the people in the park were waving and the cars on white sands were as well, our little one was smiling and enjoying the whole ride. He blew the whistle several times and the train makes a nice pace. Really enjoyed our experience 😊

Really cool place for model railroad enthusiasts. Guide was excited about the trains.

It's a well put together museum. Plenty of space history as the name implies. A self-walked tour starts with an elevator ride to the 5th floor. An easy walk through the ramps progresses down through the floors with each one covering different parts of space history. Lots of enjoyable hands on things to explore. Very family friendly. Please be careful if traveling with pets as they aren't allowed in.

Really neat. Nice design for a small building. You start at the top floor and walk down 5 flights on a gradually sloping corridor. No stairs. Easy for elderly, handicapped, strollers, and scooters. Fun and interactive!

This is a super cool stop, especially if you’re into space or military history. You get to see a variety of impressive rockets and rocket parts that were actually used, including a German V2 which I found particularly fascinating to see up close. It’s such a unique and educational experience, with plenty to explore and learn. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area it’s well worth the visit!

I was outside today, walking around the path a bit. I did not go into the museum. Someone wrote with lava rock pieces on the ground the word Jesus. I thought that was really cool.

I went with my daughter, son-in-law and my 15 year old and 12 year old grandchildren. We had so much fun trying out the interactive exhibits and seeing through exhibits the evolution of space exploration. There were space suits to try on and even the bathrooms were fun with an explanation of the planet uranus on the inside of the bathroom stall door. The gift shop volunteers were courteous and kind. Well worth the small admission fee.

It's a wonderful, amazing experience. I'm a local and I keep going over and over. Locals, get your pass at the reference desk at the library with your library card!

Enjoyed the museum and felt like there was more focus on the rockets and missiles that can be missed. Enjoyed the simulators, the outdoor area with the Daisy Track, and the grave stone of H.A.M. Cute things in the gift shop and a great play area for kids (and maybe adults too). There was a neat section about movies and sci-fi that was interesting.

Husband and I love to go to the zoo anywhere we travel. This is a quaint little zoo, but the animals were quite active when we visited. The bears, otters, and even the camel were awake and active. The camel even came over near the fence by us. The aviary is small, but I enjoyed listening to the bird calls and songs.

Great place for meet ups! The animals here seem so much happier than other zoos I’ve visited. Up close encounters and fun environment. It’s nice in the center they have a playground and picnic bench’s for lunch. A very fun time for the kids and adults. The price is also so reasonable that I bought a year pass. ❤️🐻🙈🦘Follow @alamorgordo mommy meet up on fb for zoo play dates!

What a neat, well maintained zoo. For $0.25 you can feed a variety of birds, ducks, ect. Next time I’ll bring cash for the gift shop and icecream. Very well maintained and walkable zoo.

This little zoo was lots of fun for us! Most of the animals were out enjoying the beautiful sunshine! Being from Washington state, I enjoyed seeing a lot of animals that are local to me. The gift shop had a lot of fun little gifts for children that were fairly priced. My only criticism would be that all the railings were extremely dirty due to so many birds. I do understand that it's quite a lot of cleaning but it would be nice to enjoy the animals without having to avoid the rails. It's hard to keep kiddos from touching them.

Such a great zoo. It’s a smaller size, but it doesn’t feel like it! The paths are in great shape, there are lots of animals, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. There is free parking and it’s well worth the $5 admission for adults. I even saw two animals I hadn’t seen at other zoos and I go to zoos all over the US and Canada! I would say the whole zoo is very accessible as well.

Lovely gem in the heart of Alamogordo. The animals seem to be well taken care of. Observed staff hand feeding some of the monkeys and the lady in the office is very knowledgeable about the goose she keeps with her. Enjoyable park to see animals recover from injuries and improvements seem to be underway. Most enjoyable thing to explore while staying in Alamogordo for a month.

Had a wonderful time there with my wife and 12 year old son. Not the largest zoo, but they had a good variety of animals to view. I really loved the walk through aviary. You don't get to see one of those very often. We spent a couple of hours and for the price, it was worth it. They also have a nice jungle gym to help keep the kids occupied. Highly recommend.

If you love history, this is a must see! I've grown to love museums and all they have to offer in terms of history and artifacts! So much in this building. The ladies working there walked with us and answered so many questions! I learned so mush here and I recommend this place highly!

Very good collection. Covers geology, history, culture, and local military history. Very informative. LOTS OF FREE PMPHLETS AND EXCELLENT GIFT SHOP.

The guides were patient and informative! We have three tiny history buffs, and the twins can certainly talk and ask questions, but she never got overwhelmed and answered ALL of the questions 😂 thank you so much, we are still talking about the museum about lunch!!

It's a small but packed museum with some fossils, rocks, pottery, military memorabilia, old technology and all sorts of stuff. Fun to do if you feel like doing something easy. Also the ladies will give you a tour if you'd like one.

Wasn't sure there would be much to see but this museum was amazing. As they say, can't judge a book by its cover. Be sure to take the time to stop in.

Well considering this is the early days of Covid green zone, which allows some local travel around the state, it was refreshing that one of the places that was open was this dandy little museum. The building itself is got very unique history, and they have a really nice collection of historical artifacts for the area. Really very well done for a small town museum. The docent at the front door was very polite and knowledgeable but then she also kind of get out of your way and let you explore the place. I recommend this to anybody who's traveling in one to learn more about the area.

Excellent little museum. A great place to learn just about everything you want to know about the area from the beginning of time to the present. Plenty of reference material if you're a student looking to write a report or if you're just a history buff like myself. Friendly staff answered my questions and have me a little extra insight into some of the exhibits.

I love our little theater and all the staff that work there! They work so hard at picking just the right shows for us to enjoy! The prices are kept at a reasonable rate & everyone is friendly & helpful! Great job Alamogordo Flickinger! See you again real soon!

Saw Lion King Jr performed by children's music theater.....they did so very, very awesome! I was super impressed by all of them! And the live orchestra...fantastic!

Attending events here is like taking a walk back in time. There is a huge stage draped by a luxurious stage curtain. Access to theater area is by ramps rather than staircases. A few steps to access the balcony area. Family-friendly environment- soft drinks, popcorn, etc sold at concession stand. Women's restroom always very clean & I would assume the men's room to be the same. Wonderful sound system. Have had seats all over the theater & view has been great in each section. Staff members are a pleasure, - courteous, kind, friendly & efficient. Look forward to many more shows here.

We watched Big Fish the Musical and it was great! The Flickinger reminds me of the old theater I used to go to in Raymondville Texas back in the 60's, very nostalgic.

Went to listen to candidates for Alamogordo mayor & District 2 council positions. Good to see good hearted people running for public. All talked honestly about the state of affairs.

Was such a great show!!!! The cast and singing was amazing!! I’d go watch it again!

Great place to watch plays from the local AMT. Cheap concessions and friendly service. Clean and easy to park

This museum is well worth the trip. It reflects decades of dedication by a small group of volunteers who sought to honor local military heroes. Be sure to visit its beautiful garden, too.

Visited this museum in June 2021. We were on our way to Artesia New Mexico. This is a relatively small museum and run by an old volunteer lady who was really nice and warm. There is displays of uniforms and other things used by the people who served the USA. Nice and interesting place. Should visit if in the nearby area.

Fantastic representation of our Armed Forces and those who have served. Many locals are highlighted for their service to our country and for their career accomplishments.

My husband and I kept seeing signs for this place while in Alamagordo. I read it was run by a nice volunteer lady and we wanted to support the museum and her. We didn't make it because it's closed Monday, but we plan to be back and will visit. Thank you to the museum for preserving our history.

A fine display of uniforms, but very little else. The uniforms are nicely labeled. Everything is under glass, so getting a photo without reflections is impossible. What little hardware that is on display is unlabeled. Very friendly staff.

This was a cool place to visit! Definitely must visit.

The way in which items are displayed are not in context with the person who wore the uniform & all the items donated. Items are scattered among other people's items & don't have the flow of what people donate. The man who runs it doesn't have the education on how to properly display theses items. My great uncle was a survivor of the Bataan Death March & the owner of this place can't even tell me which flag was his at his funeral. He didn't mark anything. He knows some of it in his mind. I had family permission to move his items to the museum at White Sands Army Museum that is accredited to display & care for the items properly, but the owner of this place wouldn't release them. I think it was because he couldn't find them all. The Army Museum at White Sand will preserve them for eternity. I think the owner of this little small place is just scared to lose some items. I eventually will hire a lawyer to handle the situation. I have to save the money to do so. Sad that he has done what he has to those who donated items.

Nice walking path for the neighborhood. Sometimes you will feel like you are literally in someone backyard due to how close some of the paths are. You are able to also walk your pets but ensure they are leashed for everyone’s safety. For owners bringing their pets, ensure you bring a bag/scooper. It really annoys me to see feces on the pathway when there’s multiple trash cans also along the path.

Great walking path for all levels of fitness or to just take a casual stroll. The mountain vista in the background is the best part of it. It's an short 1.3 miles, and would even be accessible for those with disabilities. For those with little stamina, or the time to ruminate, there are benches set around.

The view is amazing! 😍 You can see all the way to White Sands from there. Catching a sunrise or sunset there is a great experience. There's also a covered pavilion with picnic tables, so you can take your lunch or dinner up there and enjoy it in nature. There's also a walking trail. Be prepared to WALK if you try it out, because half of it is not for the weak or weary. 😁

Very nice walking trail with absolutely beautiful views of the Sacramento Mountains above and the Tularosa Basin below. Takes about a half hour to walk the trail and you can push yourself on this hike and get your daily recommended exercise.

Great place to see a scenic sunset!

Nice little Park if you're looking for somewhere not crowded to spend some time with friends and family they have some walking trails they also have a little shaded seating area.

Great place to go for a walk or bike ride. Beautiful views of Alamogordo from atop of the trail. Also, great hiking trails as well. Make sure to have a camera and water. Also, really nice place to check out the stars at night if you live close by or park outside the gates (I noticed they never actually close the gates anymore, but it's posted the park is closed at sunset)

Visitor, played 3x during stay. The course conditions are currently rather rough after some water issues, but much to love about course. The layout is fun and interesting, staff very friendly, really great bar & grill...restaurant! And the views along course! Really enjoyed rounds.

Friendly atmosphere in the pro shop and bar. Prices were decent. The course has good grass on the tee boxes and greens, but the fairways are mostly dirt on most holes except on the approach to the greens. Most par 3s were in good shape. Interesting water obstacles. Lots of houses on the right side of the course on the front 9 after hole #4, so watch out if you slice. The course marshal was nice and explained the irrigation problems they had watering the course. We'll definitely go back in 2026 to see if the grass conditions are better. We had a good time even though the grass conditions were not optimal.

We didn't golf, but the course looked nice. Stayed with the Harvest Host site with our RV on the property. It was a great spot. Beautiful sunsets and sunrise. Grill was great to eat at too.

Fairways a bit narrow on a few holes. Couple of water holes that can dent your card as well. Good play!

The guy that we checked in with was extremely racist towards our party. Hovering over us as well as making sure we didn’t bring alcohol when multiple parties of a different race were allowed to bring full cases of beer in. He was extremely condescending and rude. The golf course is also very small and poorly maintained, the lowest of the low in regards to standards for a golf “resort”.

We played the front nine and this course was in the worst shape of any course I can remember. Dirt/mud instead of grass on many holes. Carts were falling apart. Yikes

Desert Lakes Golf Course had a very inviting and warm atmosphere! The people and staff were incredibly cordial and kind! The restaurant was very clean and tidy, and the food was very delicious!

The Shroud Exhibit was amazing! We met Pete Schumacher who was one of the engineers who tested the fabric with an image analyzer. This machine measured the intensity of the image on the cloth. Based on its readings, it shows there was a huge scale energy burst from the body to create this image. And with that info, the burst information of each section can be translated into a 3D image of the body on the shroud (similar to what we see on body scan sections when put them together). The shroud image is unique when comparing image intensity readings from black and white chess pieces: the shroud produced 3D images while the chess piece readings did not. This showed that the image on the shroud came from something emitting energy, not just reflecting colors off an object. From what I understood, there had to be a huge scale energy burst from the body to create this image. (Similar to a huge flash from a photocopier, but from the entire body all at once.) We also learned about how the cloth was placed on the body of Jesus, and from its placement and the intensity readings, a resin replica of the body was created. We also learned about the cloth's history over the ages: the fire and flood that caused the triangular holes on it; and how the carbon 14 sample was corrupted before testing. It was such a thrill to watch the machine read the replica shroud and produce a 3D display on the monitor...... I can't see how anyone can deny this is the real deal. No one back then (or now) can create such an elaborate artifact with this characteristic. I highly recommend visiting this fascinating exhibit. If not to be inspired, or awed by the science, but to at least see the world's first selfie.

This is a cute little museum it doesn't cost donations are greatly appreciated it's very informative clean and the gentleman working there was very nice. Interesting it's also handicap accessible my 9 and 4 year old had a good time along with my 70-year-old parents find myself and husband as well

Who would have thought that there would be a shroud museum in a mall, staffed by one of the men who works on the project. Do you have any shroud questions? This man is a fountain of knowledge and can be quite funny.

Very nice display of the information and artifacts. Very interesting. Lots of items to view and gave a very good feeling of the actual Shroud. Would recommend for anyone looking to see something historical and meaningful to Christian persons or anyone seeking spiritual experience.

A little cheesy, but fun. Volunteer was knowledgeable and walked us through a short video, gave a short presentation and answered questions. This is not the original shroud, but a printed replica in front of a light. Still cheap, fun experience when in the area.

Wow! This exhibit exceeded my expectations. We were greeted by knowledgeable volunteers who were not only welcoming but also exceptionally well-versed in the history and significance of the Shroud. It is a free exhibit, currently located inside the White Sands Mall of Alamogordo. The meticulous display offers a comprehensive journey through the Shroud’s storied past. The detailed explanations and interactive exhibits provided deep insights into the artifact's historical, religious, and scientific aspects. The volunteers were always on hand to answer questions, their passion and expertise shining through in every conversation. The 10-minute multimedia presentation, was both engaging and informative, bringing the story of the Shroud to life. The exhibit also included high-quality reproductions and informative panels that made the complex history accessible to visitors of all backgrounds. Put the Shroud of Turin display on your list of things to see in Alamogordo. The dedication and knowledge of the volunteers, along with the excellent presentation, make it wonderful and educational experience. Highly recommended!

Not sure why this doesn't have 5 stars. What follower of Yeshua Hamashiach would come here and not leave 5 stars? Now, I've been traveling, and I've gone to about eight national parks so far. Let me tell you what this is the highlight of my trip. , I mean to see the face of Jesus christ Yehsua Hamashiach, come on!!! Praise Jesus thank you lord, if you're a follower of Jesus christ come here! GOD BLESS.

This basic coffee shop offers various coffee and tea selections cold or hot, it also has a small sandwich menu. I opted for the pumpkin coffee and it was ok, the brew was quite strong so I couldn’t really taste the pumpkin, my daughter’s London Fog tea was refreshing and good. We also ordered a Ham and Swiss Croissant and a Reuben Panini, they come with some pickle slices and chips on the side. My daughter enjoyed her Reuben but I found my Ham and Swiss Croissant lacking flavor. It was very thin and lacking both ham and cheese. I wouldn’t order the sandwiches again, not worth the price. The girl that took our order seemed tired or like she just wanted her shift to end, she wasn’t rude just inattentive. This coffee shop is located on a great spot and the inside is very spacious and has lots of small tables and chairs but it’s not very cozy. They do have a sofa seating area on one of the corners. This place has lots of potential but right now it just doesn’t have much ambiance, the atmosphere feels very clinical to me and my daughter agreed. I’m sure there’s people that don’t really care about that, they just want some coffee and well, if that’s the case, this is a place that can fulfill that need.

First off, the name. The name describes the environment. WOW! What a view. Second...the decor. Not pompous. Not over-bearing, just a light, natural, relaxed feeling. Third...oh, yes, the COFFEE! Wow, is this good stuff. Been going here since 2006 on my trips back to visit family. My daughters, young'ins at the time, STILL talk about this place today. This "Coffee Shop" will hold a warm spot in your heart, you'll see! Enjoy the view. Enjoy the Coffee. Enjoy your family and friends over both. You will be glad you did!

5/5 - This is one of the best coffee shops in Alamogordo, unique location, friendly staff, well curated menu list. We stopped by to have some coffee and sandwich, and their panini tasted great. The ambiance is excellent. They have an old telephone booth and great vintage items in the cafe. Spacious, they have inside and outdoor seating.

Fantastic spot for a quick and delicious coffee! Their espresso drinks are top-notch, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. A perfect start to any morning.

Very basic coffee shop. If you're on a road trip and thinking of pulling over for some yummy coffee keep driving. This place is not close to the freeway and not worth the extra drive. Coffee was not flavorful. Breakfast Panini was 2 kraft singles some deli ham and a tiny bit of dry scrambled egg, served with potato chips (not sure how chips go with this). Panini was 8.75, for me that was expensive for the quality of what I received.

The over place is nice great location the view is nice from the patio but for a Sunday they seemed a bit under staffed. The coffee was good but to wait a while to get it along with the food. I was expecting something different and it left me wanting.

The espresso was delicious and customer service great, but it was the view that makes this 5 stars. What a gorgeous one this place has! Everything was clean inside, the decor is cute, the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Try the banana nut muffin 🍌

Pretty decent fun for Alamogordo (which isn't saying much). They don't have anywhere to claim tickets won by playing the arcade machines yet but they said they're going to get one in eventually. You have to get a card and reload "credits" onto it to obfuscate the price of each machine. Attached photos of bowling prices, food/restaurant prices (and a hot hog sandwich), and the line for bowling when they opened at 11am on Saturday.

DO NOT GO HERE. We had a very large party going there tonight. After getting three drinks at the bar, I questioned the amount and when she brought me the tab, it was 50 bucks for three drinks. After I got that itemized bill they overcharge me by 18 bucks.l After that, she came back and said that was right I again said no you charged me for drinks that we didn’t get. She said you were right it is $42. I asked for the new itemized receipt and it was actually $32. I gave her 20% tip. After that, I went to other people that were there with us and all that were overcharged 40 bucks. It took almost 30 minutes to figure it out and for them to refund the amount of money to them. When I pull the manager aside, let them know what happened, he said they would called the people the next day to let them know they were overcharged. No bar ever notices the next day for drinks that they didn’t get. He was dismissive l and didn’t act like it was a big deal. No apology. It’s either that bartender or the establishment that has a practice of charging people for drinks they never received. I communicated to the 40 people we had there to check their tabs. I’m sure this wasn’t a one or two off. Bottom line was he didn’t care. Two times that were over charge by $58 it’s ridiculous. Beware. Scam for sure. We will never come back. Ever.

We waited for our food for over an hour even though we were the only ones here. The server threatened to have her security guard “beat us up in the parking lot” twice for no reason at all. I wanted this place to do well for Alamogordo, but this is completely unacceptable, we won’t be coming back. Please hire a better service staff. There also was no alcohol served until 3 pm and it was a Friday.

They really need to update their menu. I told the waitress I wanted a SLICE of pizza. Which the menu say you can purchase that way. As we are sitting there waiting she brings out a tray to set a whole pizza on. I then told the waitress I just wanted a slice of pizza. She said oh we dont sell it that way..even though the menu clearly says it does. I thought maybe she misunderstood me and went to the lady behind the bar, she then said oh we are not updated on our menu. We don't sell it by the slice. I was thinking why didn't the waitress tell me that instead of bringing me a whole freaking pizza! So be aware. Kinda sketchy.

Restaurant: Service was exemplary! Had dinner. Ordered the rib eye steak. Was thin, but cooked to order at medium rare, and a slice of pizza. Pizza was a let down. Thick unflavorful sauce and the crust was a rock. Onion rings were delicious! My husband had the chili dog and it was good, however it was served on paper in basket. The paper disintegrated so we will ask for a regular plate next time. Refills of soda came fast and that was a pleasant perk. We then ordered the funnel cake "fries" for dessert. A bit thin so there was a heavy oil flavor, but I bet the kids will love them. Over all it was a very pleasant experience. The bowling alleys were clean and very comfortable, the games had quite a few of "out of service" signs but the place is clean!

Had a wonderful time with my beautiful wife, we sat down and ate. Our server Makala was very attentive and made sure we didn't need anything. Very nice place.

Came with friends to bowl and have lunch. Music and bowling were so fun l, and we ate burgers, fries, onion rings, and chicken wings and drinks!! Everything was delicious 😋 and the service was outstanding! Thanks for a great time!

Nice little outside exhibit of space stuff. I had to leave a banana for my man, HAM... #NewMexico #alamagordo #spacevibes #RoadTrip2025

Lots of trinkets for memorabilia. A super cool penny smasher you can get diff. Pictures on.

Took my family to the space hall for the first time today. Not a good experience. My son wanted to see the dinosaur film, and when we got there there was no issue. We didn’t have mask which wasn’t a problem and we had no problem wearing one. We waited for about 20 minutes inside then walked down to the iMax to see the film. My wife stayed behind to wait for a family member while my kids and I had left. Annie the lady behind the desk was being rude with my wife. My wife wanted to do the showing with us, but the lady insisted she do a later showing. My wife told her she wanted to watch it with her family and Annie told her “okay whatever”. Then called security because she didn’t have a mask, but never told us to put one on while I was there.

We loved it all apeople are real nice we go every yr or so with grandchildren

The museum has great exhibits and a nice gift store. The IMAX theater is amazing.

This was a fun little store. We bought dehydrated ice cream.

We were visiting family in the area and enjoyed going through the museum. Would go through it again.

Our group of six tried a variety of dishes. The carne street tacos were flavorful and satisfying. The enchiladas had a pleasant taste (we preferred the red sauce). The veggie burrito stood out for its fresh-tasting vegetables. As for dessert, the churros arrived hot and fresh, but they were fairly average and not something I’d order again. Service was very friendly and quick. Overall good pick!

We found this place by accident because the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. The food was delicious and the waitress was fabulous! We had the Torta and the Rizo burger. The torta was huge and the fries and onion rings crispy and delicious.

Very, very good Asada Tacos! We loved it so much, we came back the next day. We chose Rizo's because Los Victors was closed when they were supposed to be open. I'm glad they were or we may have never found this place.

The food was definitely on point! Mom & Pop type restaurant. Definitely want to come back to try other options 😋

Great server awareness, food presentation is just as amazing as the food quality and portion size. Plus the tres leche cake is amazing!! Restaurant is clean and staff was very friendly. Never had an empty drink and our server had suggested 3 dishes, upon our request, and we certainly found out why they are the locals favorites 🤤

I had the flauta combo ( 4 flautas with beans and rice). Meat was super dry and overcooked. Added enough guac and sour cream to make it palatable. My son had the 5 street tacos with Carne asada. These were really good!! Meat had good flavor and had just the right amount of onion and cilantro. Lastly, we had the tamale/ relleno combo. Tamale was moist, and red sauce was good but nothing special. Relleno was good too. Overall, was an OK experience. Total bill was close to $60 ( had to pay for chips and salsa...) with only water for drinks, so a bit spendy for the flavor.

Great atmosphere, friendly service. Had carne asada, al pastor and carnitas Street tacos. It was all very good and authentic.

This establishment is truly a gem in the desert. 💎 The furnishings are tasteful, and the staff is exceptionally well-trained. 💯👏 The food was delicious, even though my schnitzel was a bit thick and the broccoli was a touch too firm. 🥦Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and the wines were excellent. 🍷 Many thanks to Bailey for making it a perfect experience. 💖 As a suggestion, upgrade the salt and pepper to a mill. 🧂

Our server, Jessica, was delightful. She loved her job. I added grilled chicken to the berry salad. It was very good. My cousin had the steak salad and loved it. We had the "wine of the moment" and liked it. We would highly recommend this restaurant. Great recommendation from our hotel as well as 2 employees at Pistachio Land.

Lovely winery in Alamogordo, a few steps from our hotel. The ambiance is great. We did not have a reservation so we just waited a few minutes and we were then looked after in the best way. I can only eat gluten, lactose, oats, mushrooms, shrimp, citrus free (yeah, a lost cause) and Leslie went above and beyond to ensure that I could have what I wished (French onion soup and country pot roast). My husband was also very pleased. A big thank you to the chefs as well for making my experience so nice.

This place is amazing! The wine, food, and desserts are all excellent. Try the Canyon 5 - it’s sweet and tastes like dark cherries. As someone who doesn’t love wine, I got a glass of this. Our server was Mila and she was the BEST!!!! So personable, kind, and friendly. We really appreciated her hospitality. We will be back!

I have traveled all over the US and Europe and I can say this is hands down the best service and food I have ever experienced. Alamogordo is out of the way, but if you are remotely in the area it is well worth the detour just to eat here. GUARANTEED you will not be disappointed.

A nice restaurant in Alamogordo with New Mexico wines from their own vineyards. Food is fine with large portions, service is quick and the servers are friendly. Sweet New Mexico wines to try.

Everything is great! Food is delicious and wine is amazing. There were also wine samples that were great. Our server was attentive and nice. Thank you, Bee :)

First time eating here and most of the food was absolutely delicious! So the dumplings felt store bought and were a little burned, but the Entrees we're so yummy it was amazing! They were very generous in ingredients and flavor. 🍜 I don't live in Alamo, but I want to go back just for the food here. The atmosphere could use a bit of improvement, but the service was great and everyone was very friendly. Very much recommend. 🤗

Not your typical amazing Bay Area Thai food but still pretty good. A quick note for vegetarians and vegans - all their curries have fish sauce in them which they thankfully let us know but only after asking the server. We ended up ordering Pad Kee Mao and Cashew Tofu minus the eggs to keep it vegan.

Food/Taste/Flavor: 2/5 - Dinner for Two with Green Curry with pork at mild and Pineapple Fried Rice with pork at mild. The green curry was mostly bamboo shoots and green curry paste. You don’t really get the aroma for the coconut or basil and there was barely any bell peppers. It was very one dimensional flavor that was mostly just spicy. It’s a small portion of curry and TINY portion of rice so we did have to get additional food after. The fried rice was disappointing as well since it was very salty and the rice was a bit mushy. The pineapple and slices of cucumbers were very necessary to offset the saltiness but it was still overwhelming. Flavor profile was one dimensional again of just salty. The two jar (maraschino) cherry was a bit confusing and didn’t fit the dish. The Appetizer Sampler: the vegetarian spring roll was decent with a nice fry on the outside and packed with veggies on the inside. Not much flavor by itself, but there are multiple sauces you can try with and the texture was good. The chicken wings were very salty on the outside and dry on the inside. The fried wontons with pork filling…. Well, the sampler doesn’t specifically say so it could be just fried empty wontons since that’s what we think we got. One of the pieces had a tiny piece of protein but the others were empty. It was also fried to death Ambience: n/a - ordered food to go. The front door has an obnoxious buzz that goes off ever time it opens. While the decorations are themed, the restaurant does feel messy as there are things everywhere. The restaurant does seem older as there are water stains on the ceiling tile and very harsh white light. A TV was in the corner with a sports game on but no music Service: 5/5 - she was super nice and friendly and gave us multiple recommendations on what to get. She was attentive while she dealt with multiple customers and a pick up order at the same time Value for price: 1/5 - First, the menu on their website is out of date so add $2-4 for every dish. Bad and expensive food makes this a no go for us

I ordered the Shrimp Pas Thai. I haven't had Pad Thai this good in a long time. The Sticky rice with mango was also very good. Definitely gotta try this place!

I so love the food here. And decent pricing. The drive-through is closed, sorry for the inconvenience.

Food is good but... The last two times we have ordered to go they have given us two different size containers for the curry without any sort of explanation. Why is one curry half the size of the other, yet costs the same? Other people I have talked to seemingly haven't had this issue yet so they are definitely providing incredibly inconsistent portions. If it's going to be a gamble if we get what we paid for or not we will probably just stop going here.

It was my first time here and I left with a great impression. The customer service was immaculate. I got the garlic shrimp plate and it was delicious. I suggest the Thai tea, very refreshing.

The food was so so. Definitely fresh, brought hot to the table. I was traveling through Alamagordo on my way home to Oklahoma. The server said to have a seat anywhere. She brought me a menu & asked my drink order & promptly forgot about me. A group of 2 men & 2 young boys come in & sit down, they are immediately served, they get their drinks & their order is taken, before she realizes she forgot me, even though I was sitting feet away from this group of guys. I was 5 seconds from walking out the door. Finally, I received my tea & my order was taken after the group received their food. This is not a very large space, and seriously, there is no excuse for it

I'm not sure how rustic I think the place was, being in the truck stop and all. They serve breakfast all day. We were there during slow hours, I could hear the cook dicing our veggies. The Denver omelet was nicely filled with red, green peppers, onions, ham and cheese. Hash browns could have been a little browner, sausage gravy was country gravy with diced sausage layed on top. The biscuit was fried which is uncommon but really tasty. My milk came out cold and with the food, just as ordered. If we're back in the area we'll visit again.

Good food, slow service. They do serve breakfast all day - which was our only requirement. It's in a gas station, but you'd hardly know it from the inside. It's a pretty nice space with a modest amount of seating. The food was all fresh and tasty. No complaints there. We were kind of in a hurry to get back to El Paso and the slow service had us worried about timing - but we made it.

Ordered medium rare steak, and they brought almost fresh meat. Looks like they frying frozen meat right from freezer to pan. Didn’t like this place at all. Btw quality of the meat below the ground, good luck to chew every bite for couple minutes

Burger and fries were really good though they did forget the onions on the burger. The only real issue is the $10 for the fried pickles which was only a tiny serving, that was unacceptable.

Very good breakfast. Eggs cooked as ordered. Ham is excellent. Server was alone with at least 10 tables and was so patient and kind.

I put in an order to order dinner and the server there was not too busy with other people to get my order and place our order, it was to go order: we took our meal home with us, the meal was really great: we having a rustic all in one and crispy salad. We also had an appetizer and desert. It was a pleasure to gotten to eat out. THANK YOU..

My family and I had a great experience at the aviator 10 theater! The theater was clean and comfortable. All the staff were kind and helpful. The snacks were generous and delicious. Definitely plan to come back!

It was $5 on Tuesday when we went. We were in a pretty packed theater to watch the new Jurassic Park movie. The seats recline, and although we had to sit in the 2nd row, it wasn't too bad. The staff was friendly. The bathrooms were clean. And the popcorn was good.

Tiny little theater compared to what I'm used to but was a pretty good experience. Clean & temp controlled. Good teenager service for the most part. Decent prices & snack quality.

Staff is always super nice. Quality of the theaters themselves aren't the best. You'll be staring at the screen trying to see through how dim it is, all while fighting off the brightest floor and exits sign lights. Sometimes, it's easier to just wait for the movie to hit Netflix.

Went in to see 28 years later with a couple of my friends other manager did not come out to check IDs for other people at the movies but then when he saw the three of us since we dressed different than everyone else and we had piercings, he came out, demanded to check her IDs and then when we said we didn’t have them. He was refusing to give us a refund. He was trying to tell us that we could get a rain check, but we wanted a refund, but we had already purchased drinks and food as well. He also did not give us a refund for drinks and food BC saying we were being disrespectful I was in the back. I didn’t say anything the whole time he was saying this is no laughing matter then I told him I don’t know why you’re being so disrespectful to me. I haven’t said anything to you. He didn’t respond to that but he was getting ruder and ruder to us. He was refusing to give us he didn’t give us our popcorn. He only gave us drinks threatened to call the cops on us because we didn’t just sit there and let him degrade us.will never be back manger should be fired and never allowed to work in customer service

Very dirty. Came in for an early movie and the concessions area was filthy. Food and trash on the floors. Not a single employee in sight until 5 minutes later when 4-5 employees finally came from out back to help me. The actual theater was dirty too as there was popcorn all over the place.

Came to the matinee for 28 years later. Since it was the first showing of the day I was surprised to see the counter and entry area in such disarray. Popcorn every where and floors so sticky we were sticking to the carpet in the hall. Stale popcorn, stale chips, definitely not worth the money. Ladies at the counter were polite, the only plus to the experience

I am beyond disappointed with this business. Tierra Del Sol was the third shop I took my truck too to be repaired. They diagnosed the problem as being my front differential. After driving my truck for 226 miles, the same problem/symptoms occured. Thankfully I was able to hobble into Albuquerque NM and put my RV in storage. I have been stranded in Albuquerque 2 weeks now. I paid $5200 after the military discount for the repair they did. At the time of my repair I told Zack it was imperative that they get this problem with my truck corrected because it was the third shop and 10 weeks later with nothing being done correctly. Also, that my truck and RV was my Home! While here in Albuquerque I have set up a GoFund me page to help me survive and get my truck fixed. I found a shop recommended by an insurance company. I do need a transmission. The price is $5600 after my military discount. I called Tierra Del Sol twice since being stranded here in Albuquerque. Haven't heard back. I do not recommend this business.

I recently took my car to Tierra Del Sol Auto for some major repairs, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment I walked in, the team provided excellent customer service—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in getting my vehicle back on the road safely. They gave me an accurate quote upfront with no hidden fees or surprises, which made budgeting a breeze. Throughout the process, they kept me well-advised with timely updates on the repair progress, explaining everything clearly without any jargon. The work was completed on time, and my car runs better than ever. Highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable automotive service! 5 stars!

Very professional. Swapped an engine out in my jeep, and took care of any problems they found. Shop rates were about average for labor, and I’m pretty sure they took a hit on some of the time they spent on it. They also were a blast to talk with about vehicles and automotive repair. A very knowledgable shop.

Quick and efficient making sure vehicle is safe to drive and that other unnecessary repairs did not need to be serviced as I was previously told at another automotive shop. (I drive from Albuquerque to have my vehicle serviced.) Tierra del Sol is trustworthy and dependable.

Very friendly and efficient staff. Had my new headlight installed quickly and cost efficient.

The Tierra del Sol team was excellent, though they were backed up with other customers they were understanding, polite, efficient and professional the communication between them and the customer is top notch. I don't want to break down again but if I did I would want this team to fix my vehicle. I would recommend Tierra del Sol to everyone for their automotive problems. A Great Bunch! Fast, Friendly, Efficient and Professional.

I live in Albuquerque and get my car serviced here when im home and everyone is incredibly kind and tye service is quick. Highly recommended

The workers here are on a serious power trip. All they do is yell at people and treat everyone like they’re less than. They don’t respect adults and are extremely rude. I’ve never had a good experience with the staff here. Retrain your staff!! I will not be signing my children up here for sports anymore due to the HORRIBLE staff. You work at a gym! It’s NOT that serious!!!

6⭐️/5 Highly Recommended As a regular patron (I swim 4+ days per week) I can honestly say the Alamogordo Pool and Rec Center is truly a gem in our community. The facility is always clean, the pool water sparkling clear, and the staff are the most welcoming you will find anywhere. The lifeguards are friendly and professional and the swimming lessons for kids are incredible, as my granddaughter will attest. Kudos to Regina Michaud and Patricia Kiscadon for a well-run and maintained facility despite its age. It is truly a zen spot for a sunrise swim.

$4 showers! Thank you thank you from two dirty paragliding travelers

They are really nice it's fun and safe around the staff and they have fun swimming lessons and it's a really good place to cool off and make new friend's

Pool is good, but their hours change every single time and the number sometimes doesn’t work to how do you know when they’re open or not because the hours on the on the website or sometimes wrong

Great pool, facilities were clean. We enjoyed our time and felt that the cost of getting in was affordable. It was relatively quick getting in for a drop in swim.

Swimming here is super fun when it's not crowded. The slides are awesome, and the picnic tables under canopies the most perfect addition. Totally wheelchair accessible, including the showers. But I am most impressed with the work the lifeguards do.

I was born and raised in this church. Before it was big. I’ve been through every pastor . I lived a double minded life most of my life in and out of there growing up. yet Gods faithful love through the saints of this church. Continued to love and pray over me. the Cantu’s took over as senior pastor the year I got sober from alcohol and the way the Holy Spirit has moved through them. To disciple and convict me is immeasurable. I love the purpose they serve to bring us into the purpose, presence and family of God because for me there is no life apart from Jesus. I am only 3 years 3 months sober, celibate and surrendered, because of what Jesus can do! They offer an incredible Celebrate Recovery program which has been foundational on Jesus in my recovery. Thank you Christ Community Church of Alamogordo. For being a church of church of vulnerability and truth of the living word and the message of The Gospel!!

I had to find a place to crash Saturday night and didn't know the CHURCH met there. They helped me so much with gifts and food. Everyone was quite nice, especially the security. They are a .com CHURCH. I've had many negative experiences with .org CHURCHES but these people were very kind.

In today’s culture of a formulaic service (2 songs, a 30 min sermon and 2 songs) it was refreshing to be in a body who loves worshipping, who delivers a full-lengthen sermon that is chocked with scripture, and a body who loves fellowshipping with one another. A real gem.

My Church! Loving and Friendly people! Amazing music and worship! Pastor Tim is extremely knowledgeable in the Gospel! Preachers a beautiful message every Sunday! 😇

THIS CHURCH?......Is EXACTLY what,a Church SHOULD be! Amazingly kind,welcoming, insightful,and loving! I'm so glad that in my short time in town that the Lord led me here.And I pray I make it back one Day.Thank you,Christ Community Church! It was truly a pleasure worshipping with you! And the Bible study/luncheon on Sat. Was equally amazing!

I'm so deeply in love with Jesus and his gospel. I love christ community church, because I get beyond fed. This place is a reflection of unity, family and the presence of God. .they offer a celebrate recovery program which is for any hurt, hang up or habit and what this group has done most is allow me to deepen my relationship with christ . So thank you ,family of faith for your love . In spirit and in truth!!!

Pastor Tim has done an amazing job following in his father's foot steps. What a beautiful church family. My children are so active there. Their small group has been an amazing source of friendships and support. It makes my soul glad.

I had an accident with my bicycle a couple of weeks ago. Finally realized it wasn't shifting properly. Took it to these folks and it's working great again. Great service, quick turnaround, fair price. Highly recommend.

Knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful!! We were in the area from out of state and brought our bikes for some off-road biking up in the mountains. Our son's Trek lost a crank arm (pedal) on our first ride. The bolt was stripped. The gentleman at Outdoor Adventures took time away from what he was doing to explain what was needed for a long-term fix, he looked over the bike and wrote down what part we needed to order. He even fixed us up with a replacement bolt for a short term fix. We appreciate so much the help and detailed instructions for the short term fix. It allowed us get back on the trails and enjoy the remainder of our trip.

I brought my ebike in when the back motor went out. They replaced the motor and now my bike is working better than it ever did new! Very impressed!

This store is great. I had never been and stopped by to purchase some old grumbly tires for my dog. They just gave me some old useless tires for free. Super friendly with a great selection of bikes. I plan on getting my kids next bike here and maybe one for myself.

The guys are helpful and know their stuff. They gave good advice on local riding. Nice store

I still remember getting my first real bike from Outdoor Adventures when I was a 4th grader. Here it is 40 years later, and it is my go-to for anything to do with bicycles. I have purchased several bikes here over the decades, in addition to limping on in over the years to have a bike fixed. There's something about getting your bike tuned up here that makes it feel like a brand new bike all over again. I recently had two bikes worked on that were super rough and malfunctioning. These guys made them both feel like brand new bikes again for a very reasonable price.

Folks there are knowledgeable and friendly. They do great work at a fair price. Mark just completed some work on my road bike and I couldn’t be more pleased. Highly recommend.

Went for the balloon festival. Since this one was near Alamogordo/Holloman AFB didn’t have to do a lot of driving. Even though it’s on a smaller scale compared to the other festivals it still had a lot of participants. Would recommend if you prefer not driving 3-6 hrs away.

White Sands Balloon Rally is always a fun hot air balloon show. Thank you to Alamogordo for hosting.

Came here for the balloon festival, but the show cancelled at the last minute, due to the weather condition. Environment-wise, it's fine.

Great place to have kids get together and practice soccer. Place gets very windy in late afternoon, bathrooms are prison style stainless steel and extremely filthy.

Absolutely amazing what a true blessing . And on my 52nd Birthday.

Had so much fun! Got to watch all the airballoons being set up and take off. They sky looked so beautiful with all the balloons in the air. If you come in the morning, make sure to bring a blanket. Chairs and fur babies are welcome!

Nice experience for newbies but sucked for the experienced. To windy mostly. Typical weather conditions for the time of the year. Hopefully it will take place in October next year mid- month maybe? Hint hint.. sorry no photos of any balloons not much to see, my opinion surly. Always looking forward to it next year

Awesome glider experience, kind and very experienced pilots! Thank you for an unforgettable experience

Once we landed, we needed a small maintenance repair and Ed's on the field took care of us in our short stay. Super helpful and friendly people; enterprise works with Exile and were able to leave the car & all paperwork to make the smooth transition! Thank you!!

As always, the food was delicious and the visit with Linda worth the drive. Everything is good there but our go to is the Southwest Patty Melt. No place and no one else comes close to this delicious item.

Friendly folks, full-time manager does a great job, 24/7 fueling, home cooked food, full service FBO has been there 50yrs (Ed's).. enjoy flying all seasons with beautiful mountain scenery

A nice quiet place to enjoy a meal. It is small and only has room for four or five tables so you may want to call ahead.

My husband keeps his motorglider in a leased hangar so we know the airport well. Beautiful location....love the mountain views....⛰️

Very Friendly & food was Excellent. Love the pilots stories

What a wonderful repurpose of an amazing old building. And I saw some really good art here as well!

Great community resourse.

Awesome place

Very nice meeting place. Thank you!

Such a nice little gallery!

We were able to visit the Park today, even though there is a government shutdown. I was surprised at the visitor center, kinda run down and the restrooms were really poor. But the stark beauty of the park was stunning! They only had it open to the Dune Trail, couldn’t go past that point. We walked part of the trail. It is beautiful!

White Sands National Park is a super cool & different place to see. It is an easy 45 minute drive from Las Cruces. We visited on a Monday midmorning. It was not busy. They do have limited trailer/bus parking. There is a park store with National Park souvenirs and a small exhibit as well as a gift shop where you can rent sleds. The Dunes Drive I believe is approximately 8 miles to the loop at the end. Along the drive there are a few parking areas that have picnic tables and restrooms. Many of the areas toward the end of the loop allow you to walk and sled on the sand. There are a couple trails to hike as well as remote camping when allowed. Make sure to bring water before entering the park as they don’t have services in the park. We spent about an hour exploring the park(we did not hike the trails). White Sands is massive but the park felt smaller than expected. If you’re in the area or can make a quick detour it’s worth seeing in person!

The sand cools as the sun sets and it's not so windy like at many beaches, so there's quite a sense of serenity especially if you venture out to some of the more isolated dunes. Definitely the most ethereal national park I've been to The National Park center also lets you rent sleds to ride down the dunes and wax to apply to their bottoms, and although it's not quite as slick as snow sledding, there are some steep dunes that are about 30 ft high for you to gather enough speed to get a decent run. There's also hardly any internet connection once you're there, so make sure you have the physical map or have downloaded it in Google maps

White Sands National Park is incredible and truly feels like being on another planet. We visited as a large group and spent about three hours exploring. The scenic loop from the visitor center is easy to follow and has several picnic areas and parking spots. From one of the lots we found a steep dune that was perfect for sand sliding, and racing down the slopes made it even more fun for the group. The views in every direction are beautiful and the bright white dunes make the whole place look unreal. A memorable experience and a great place to enjoy both scenery and activity

Great place! Recommend the back country trail (2 miles) and the Alkali Flat trails (5 miles)! The Alkali Flat trail is the longest trail in the park, took us about 2.5 hours because we would divert from the trail at parts, or sled down dunes, or for the million pictures I took. Feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. You feel secluded. The dunes are remarkable. Highly recommend this trail if you are used to hiking. Follow the red markers and start off going left (clockwise). Bring plenty of water, a hat, sunglasses, decent shoes, and expect lots of sand in your shoes. Bring a sled if you want to slide down the dunes. Buy a sled the day before at Walmart in Alamogordo for like $6 because the park charges $25 for the same thing. But make sure you put wax on the bottom. We spent about 5 hours in the park and felt like that was enough time. Highly recommend visiting this park! It’s beautiful! $25 per vehicle to enter the park with up to 7 people I believe. Buy your ticket online ahead of time for convenience.

So happy we came in November. Cant believe people come here in the summer lol. We walked the cold fresh sand barefoot and it was lovely. Mike the park ranger was super nice and informative.

The best thing you've put your toes in a very long time. We went on a November day, a bit overcast. Best temperatures by far. Its vast and quiet. A natural occurrence worth seeing if your passing through.

Fantastic wines and so much more! This location is calm and relaxing which created a wonder ambiance and no rush or lines. The wine tasting is generous and free and I was surprised at the full flavor of the wines along with the variety. We wound up buying two bottles of wine but I know I’m going to kick for not getting more. The ice cream and chocolates were delish. The gift shop was tasteful with home decor featuring wine related items. The oils and balsamic vinegars were excellent so we bought two bottles of that too. The staff is so friendly and very happy to give samples. They are knowledgeable any the products. Many items were on sale. Highly recommend this location, the other two pistachio places looked like tourist traps. This location felt relaxed even on the busy weekend.

Great Stop! We did the wine tasting. All the reds are good. White is not my jam, however they were not as dry as expected. Very smooth wine. We bought a few bottles, couple bottles of local beer. Definitely try this wine. It’s all smooth, none of those tart tannins.

Last Friday we visited this lovely local pistachio farm because my son needed to write a report for his history class. We all absolutely loved the FREE tour that included all of the processing information in view of the equipment. The fact that this is been such a long-standing pistachio farm in Alamogordo is very impressive and we hope it continues on for a long time. In particular a shout out to Lisa, Tara, and Sabrina for their warmth and help. We really enjoyed the fun wine, tasting room, all the different varieties of pistachio flavors and the chocolate! I probably spent more money than I should have but the staff present that day really made it a fun time for all of us. I highly recommend this farm to every traveler and going on the tour with Lisa is worth coordinating your schedule for!

We thought we were too late for the tour but we were able to get an exclusive tour with Melissa and Carolyn. It was very educational and they were so kind and knowledgeable. We got to try as many samples of pistachio flavors and wine. The wines were so yummy! I’m not a wine drinker but we bought several varieties of wine and bags of pistachios. We would definitely recommend this shop. I would suggest some non-dairy ice cream flavors (lactose intolerance) and wine spritzers because the sweeter and fruitier wines would be so refreshing as a spritzer for lightweight drinkers like me.

We had lots of fun looking around, buying pistachios, eating ice cream, talking with the extremely kind and gentle staff. I was surprised to also find beautiful jewelry, sunglasses, and discover even more types of flavored pistachios (green/red chili, red chili with lime). And they let you sample whatever you want!

The tour was great and the staff outstanding. Very educational how pistachios are grown and the work involved to get it into the stores. Don’t forget to try the wine, it is wonderful. We left with plenty of wine and pistachios. It is such a nice story how this family started with just a few trees it became what it is today.

Next time we will.plan to stay longer, attend a tour and enjoy the patio. The staff is friendly and informative. The prices are reasonable and the product is delicious.

I went while on a group trip, we had a great time touring the site and the McDonald ranch house. Our guide, Jen was very knowledgeable and helpful.

Trinity Site in New Mexico is a historically significant location, marking the site of the first atomic bomb detonation on July 16, 1945. Located within the White Sands Missile Range, it offers a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in history and the dawn of the nuclear age. Visitors can explore the remains of the test site, including the concrete slab where the explosion occurred and the Trinity monument, which commemorates this groundbreaking event. The site is open to the public twice a year, in April and October, and provides an educational experience through informative displays and guided tours. The vast, stark desert landscape surrounding Trinity Site adds to its somber and contemplative atmosphere, making it a powerful place for reflection on the profound impact of scientific advancements on humanity. Facilities are minimal, so visitors should come prepared with water, sun protection, and appropriate clothing. Overall, Trinity Site is a must-visit for history enthusiasts, science buffs, and those interested in understanding the complex legacy of nuclear technology. Its unique combination of scientific achievement and historical gravity makes it a compelling destination that leaves a lasting impression.

Me and my family came for a visit and it was SO FUN! we bathed in the sun so much but I found the a really good tan until about July 16th we saw a big flash of light and we got instantly tanned as if god answered are weird prayers! Only downside was that we look like gouls and don't have noses but I'm sure it's just a side effect, plus I got this cool pic of a cloud I saw :) there's also a pic on there of me but it's old

Went last October for the public day. We flew into Albuquerque, drove down to the site, and slept in the car outside of the gate for the night so we could be in line early. Got in line, drove the road to the site with all others there for the 2 days out of the year it is open to public. The military has it down to the parking, bussing people to the ranch and the food and vendor location. I am personally not into history like my husband, but it was nice to see once in my life.

Site is only open 1 day a year on the 3rd Saturday in October. Free and no tickets to purchase, just make sure you arrive early...we arrived an hour before the gates opened and had over 50 cars ahead of us. By the time 8am arrived the cars were backed up to the road...about 5 miles. The site itself is a bit of a drive from the gates but the roads are good. They also have a shuttle that takes you to the McDonald house where the bomb was completed. Lots of historic pictures and information surround both the site and the house. We went with a Geiger counter which showed the radiation as pretty low, with the highest readings away from the obelisk a few feet.

I have had the chance to visit this site a few times. Visiting the Trinity Site was a sobering experience. As the location of the world’s first atomic bomb test, it holds immense historical significance. The entire world changed on that July morning. You can feel the weight of the events that took place here. The site is only open to the public twice a year. We showed up to the Stallion Gate at 5 am and were 4th in line. We had a short wait for the gates to be opened. We were greeted by friendly and efficient security staff. The site itself is marked by an obelisk at ground zero, surrounded by historical photos and information. The shuttle bus to the McDonald ranch house, where Oppenheimer and other scientists observed the test, was a highlight. Many people are searching for Trinitite, the green glass mineral formed from the heat of the explosion on the desert sand. There is none left and it is illegal to remove it from the site. We sparked a lot of interest with a Geiger counter we brought with us. Be prepared for long lines and crowds, especially with the increased interest following the release of the movie Oppenheimer.

Make sure your gas tank is filled up and don’t stay at the site too long. ☢️

A beautiful ( overpriced ) state park with some of the friendliest employees I've ever met. The trails are nice and range from difficult to easy, the campsites are well maintained and many of them are level. The restrooms were way on the other side of the campground from where I was camping, which was a bit of a disappointment, but I'm sure those that were right next to it wouldn't share that complaint.. ( I wouldn't have wanted to be right next to them .. though they were very clean and the showers were better than most .. there was a slight smell in that area ). When reserving online, you are hit with extra fees, and I believe the total came to $24 for a primitive campsite for out of state guests .. which is ridiculous. The visitor center has nice displays, and I love that some of the historical features of the area have been kept. I've never paid this much money for a primitive campsite in my life and don't plan to again. There are some great free campsites on BLM land just outside the state park boundaries. Great showers and awesome attendants, custodians, and hosts. The people who work at this state park made it almost worth the price. Bravo.

We stayed here two night while in town to visit White Sands National Park. This state park is very nice. Paved loop plenty of big sites. It currently is first come first serve for the time of year and there was nearly every site open. It’s crazy hot in the day so having electricity was very nice. We stayed in site 24 with a 42ft 5th wheel and had plenty of room. The water hookup was leaky so we used the water from our tank not the parks. The dump station is unavailable due to some construction. The park is up next to the mountains and has a great view of everything as far as you can see. White Sands is visible in the distance, it’s about a 25 minute drive to the park. The bathroom and showers are nice and clean. The shower temp is hot or hotter so don’t get too excited for a refreshing cool shower. We enjoyed our time here, it was nice and quiet this time of year. Not many out camping in the heat.

Lovely campground. Enjoyed our site. (Site 006) (We didn’t use the bath house) the lighted walk way was nice for early morning dog walks. Convenient for White Sands and easy to go to Alamogordo. Dump station closed which put a wrinkle in our schedule.

Oliver Lee has a nice visitor center and desert garden with labeled plants. Getting there takes you through a pretty bad area and you might question if you are headed to the right place. The hiking is very limited and really has only one very strenuous trail up into dog canyon then a few very short trails that couldn’t even fill a half day. The dog canyon trail is 5.2 miles to the top gaining 3,200’ of elevation then back down making for a full very strenuous day. It is beautiful landscape but the challenge is not for everyone. And the trail maps they have available are ridiculously tiny, you need reading glasses to read the 1/4 sheet of paper and does not have the complete dog canyon trail on it. There is a nice desert campground with very sweet camp hosts and spacious gravel sites, some with utilities and picnic table shade shelters, some without. There are a couple of scattered pit toilets which were actually cleaner and nicer than the one “comfort station” with flush toilets and showers. It was dirty, smelled bad and the showers were scalding hot (not adjustable) and barely spit out enough water to rinse off in. Granted both times I showered were the end of the day after all the families had washed their kids, so mess is expected. But stink? And the showers were just bad. The campground was said to be booked full the whole time we were there but about a quarter of the sites were unoccupied because people who had reserved them didn’t show and didn’t cancel so that someone else could use the site. There were people who had to camp in the overflow parking area with no amenities because of folks who weren’t thoughtful enough to cancel when they couldn’t show up. Please don’t be those people! Cancel if you can’t be there even if it is the same day and you can’t get a refund. Parks are busy and people are waiting for sites.

Most ghetto shower I've gotten to use in a long time. Maybe a gallon will flow every five minutes, maybe not once someone flushes a toilet or uses a sink, THEN you get a tablespoon of water at a time... Luke warm water at that.... and limited hours to access the bathroom too if your using a day pass... Pretty petty, pretty filthy with hair all over and not enough water to clean the shower... With the increased cost of visitor passes especially from out of state, this is shameful. Also tried to use a water spigot only to find it was out of order. No sign, no nothing, just a waste of my time.

The views are amazing! There's a short trail to a picnic table if you don't want to hike for 10 hours to Cloudcroft but still want to enjoy the beauty.

Dear Oliver Lee, what happened to you???? Campground is showing it's age. Only one stall working in men's bathroom with active rodent infestation. The womens bathroom has only one functioning shower. The hike into Dog Canyon is gone due to floods and lack of maintenance. NM has money, why is no one taking care of this once prestine state park? *Camp host is very friendly

Nice boardwalk with info boards about the wildlife in the park! 0.4 miles round-trip and a nice addition for those that are not able to hike up and down all the hills.

This was not planned, but happily happened! Very cool experience to see this very valuable part of the environment. Lots of fun to run around and take plenty of pictures. Bring the family so that you are not alone in your pictures. 😃

Short elevated boardwalk that dead ends in the middle of some sand dunes. Lots of informational blurbs along the way about the flora and fauna. Plenty of opportunities to find bleached earless lizards. If you’re looking for something accessible this is it! If you’re looking for breathtaking views this isn’t it in my opinion, and you’ll find what you’re looking for further into the park.

This is an interesting area, you are basically in the middle of the transformation from grassy area to pure sand dunes with some plants still hanging on. The trail is study and allows even those with a disability to get back in the dunes. I saw several people hoping off the trail towards the end or at the shelter and personally I felt the views of the dunes were better, deeper in the park.

The Interdune Boardwalk is a great way to experience the White Sand dunes. It is an elevated path with handrails displaying information on the dunes, plants, wildlife, etc. It’s a very easy walk, accessible to all including people in wheelchairs. Located directly off a parking lot.

Beautiful place. Great for the kids and there is so much room it isn't overcrowded. Negative is the gift shop closes at 7:30 and park at 9:30. We arrived just after it closed and couldn't purchase sleds. Made do with a box and they still had a blast.

Would have given it six stars but I couldn’t make a single snowball . The snow was so warm there! But seriously it was like it was a white Christmas in the summer. Great looking dunes lots of wild life. Couldn’t get pics of a white and sky blue lizard that was running around the dune grass. Great place to go if you are in the area.

Unfortunately disappointing. We arrived in late afternoon of 19th and the streets were blocked for repair. There were signs explaining that businesses were open but we did not see any besides a pool hall that had no customers. I did not see a single person in a 4 block area. I expected to find local restaurants or bars or something but it was dead.

Food was good and worth the wait but its kinda confusing if it's your first time. There is no window to order and after they come to you and take your order its not clear how they keep track of you or if they even put in your order but somehow they got it all right and didn't miss anything.

It's a bit underwhelming. It's technically there but fairly deserted, unoccupied buildings, inactive. A few open businesses. It still deserves a look for the few historical structures. Maybe a work in progress?

My first tour of historical downtown, government & attorneys so far.... beautiful older homes mixed in.

It looked like a fun place to explore, but after driving through hundreds of people and searching for a parking spot for 40 minutes, we left town. We qere very disappointed.

Awesome shops, and things to do. But the events are the best of all. Visit their website to see calendar. There's always something going on!

There was nothing to see. Storefronts were at least 90% vacant. No original rehab.

Emilio was very informative about the wines, and he was just so wonderful! The pistachio wine is my favorite

Love their wine! The pistachio delight is very good, but the Chocolate Diablo is liquid sin! Their prices are very reasonable and they do give discounts for 6 or more....motivates me to buy in bulk since I drive 14 hours to get it. (Shipping is kinda expensive so it requires a road trip. Just sayin’......) They have a good variety of gift items and they also have numerous pistachio items. Ice cream, jelly, sauces, every imaginable flavor of pistachios. The staff are all very nice.

My sister and I visited 3/15/2022 and as busy as it was, Tara was very patient in telling us all about their wines and letting us taste a few. We ended up buying 2 bottles from her. Stop by and see them on your way through.

I would like to take a few minutes to Let Mrs. Clarissa know about the employees that were working today 26June 20 I want to say Thank You!! For the young lady and yourself for making my baskets at a last minute you both saved me !! But on a high note I hope an pray that your staff continues to be polite and very helpful an keep smiling!! An once again thank you all for everything!! An the wonderful experience an just throwing this in there for anyone who is looking to give those hard to find or pleas gifts the pistacho baskets are the best gift ever an not to mention they will make your baskets the way you want them!! Thank you all again May God Bless You All!!

The best pistachios!!!! I always have to buy for others when we go there. I haven’t tried their wines but we are going next month and I intend on trying them!!

My awesome wine server was Janet. Thanks for you great customer service. My family and I love this place.

Aloha from Hawaii....Shout out to Maverick and Nakita! Awesome customer service!!! Mahalo Plenty

Good place

Washington Park: A vibrant city park with a playground, picnic areas, skate park, and a basketball court. Something for everyone to enjoy! South Park: Wonderful park with a pavilion and BBQ grill. Perfect for gatherings and enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.

I go here to skate and let's the kids run park on site

This was my first time there. We went for the Battle of the Food Trucks. I loved it! I love food trucks! The park itself was very impressive, very spacious.

Nice place for visiting, whether walking, biking, pickle ball, tennis, and there is a public pool. They also have sports for children.

Free band, prizes, food. Enjoy, I am.

Very nice park. Has everything u need. Beautiful bball courts

Kinda sad that they tore down the amphitheater, and they changed up a ton of stuff

This is the best little playground Alamogordo has to offer! There are vast amenities for kids of all ages. They offer a variety of swings, corn hole, table tennis, playground equipment, picnic tables and covering, and BBQ’s! There is a ton of trees and grass and room to run and play.

I think the kids really enjoyed what this park has to offer. The Alamogordo community was so heart broken at the loss of Kids Kingdom so this replacement park is nice for the next generation. The swings for kids with disabilities was a very nice addition to the park. It is also not as closed as Kids Kingdom was Kids Zone is much more open and you can actually keep a better look out for the kids.

Such a fun park! Nice covered table area. Plenty of place to run and play.

Kids' zone: A fantastic park for kids with tall slides, swings, and other fun play equipment. Hours of entertainment guaranteed for the little ones!

This is a great park to bring your kiddos. There's a small slide and a bigger slide, lots of stuff for your kids to climb on!

It’s nice with lots of shades and space but residents walk their dogs within the playground and not picking up after on the woodchips! So unsanitary watch your little ones when picking up everything from the ground. No water fountain present. With how dry it is in the area, you have to make sure you bring enough water.

THE BEST PARK YET. MY KIDS CANT GET ENOUGH OF THIS PLACE. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN OUR #1 BIRTHDAY SPOT.

Great place to take kids and dogs. Lots of space!

Jim R. Griggs Sports Complex: Fantastic complex for sports! Whether you're playing or watching, it's a well-maintained facility with plenty of space for various activities.

Take my 2 year old son to use the playground and he loves this place, so 5 stars!

Very good pizza right pit of the oven.

We allways enjoy spending time watching The Pupfish Baseball games, great food vendors and Margaritas. There are large open areas and several baseball diamonds. There is a covered playground for children.

The facility desperately needs a parking lot and the field needs fertilizer and the grass needs to be cut. It wasn't in very good shape at the flag football game last night. May 5, 2022.

Love taking the dogs to roam free as the wind without being bothered by other dogs& I do pic up after them you know what I mean(poop)to enjoy a clean park