Military History

Trinity Site

Site of first atomic explosion on July 16, 1945. Caravan or individual travel available.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Only open 1st Saturday of April and Oct.
Address
60 miles northwest of Alamogordo via US-70 on White Sands Missle Range.
Phone
800-826-0294
Map
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While You're in Alamogordo

More Things to Do

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Alamogordo Founders Park

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

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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
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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