Natural Attractions

White Sands National Monument

World’s largest deposit of gypsum sand.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Closed Christmas Day
Address
17 miles southwest of Alamogordo via US-70
Phone
505-479-6124
Website
www.nps.gov/whsa
Map
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While You're in Alamogordo

More Things to Do

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Alamogordo Founders Park

Bronze busts of city founders, bas-reliefs, historical mural.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Alameda Park Zoo

Oldest zoo in Southwest, established in 1898. 40-plus displays, exotic & indigenous animals.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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Upcoming Events

Events in Alamogordo

Jun
21
SunShine Spin 25 & 50
Jun–Jul
26–4
Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
Jun–Jul
26–4
Santa Fe Indian School Art Exhibit works from 1920-1930
Jun
29
Anniversary of Apollo 11
Jul
1
Double Eagle TT #1
Jul
8
Double Eagle TT #2
Aug
8–10
Annual Cottonwood Festival
Aug–Sep
26–6
New Mexico State Fair
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