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

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Alameda Park Zoo

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Alamogordo Founders Park

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

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Upcoming Events

Events in Alamogordo

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
Jul
8
Double Eagle TT #2
Aug
8–10
Annual Cottonwood Festival
Aug–Sep
26–6
New Mexico State Fair
Sep
5–6
Annual White Sands Balloon Invitational
Sep
11–20
Balloon Fiesta Week
Sep
12–20
International Balloon Fiesta
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes