Things to Do with Kids in Alamogordo, NM

  • TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Alamogordo, New Mexico, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and High Rolls Mountain Park.
  • From Alameda Park Zoo to White Sands National Monument, the Alamogordo area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Gift Shops.
  • A short drive from Holloman Air Force Base, many military retirees choose to reside in Alamogordo. The city is further known for its role in the first atomic bomb explosion giving it historical significance. Bordering the Sacramento Mountains, the city is also home to Bonito Lake and the Lincoln National Forest.
  • TripBuzz found 22 things to do with kids in or near Alamogordo, New Mexico, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cloudcroft, Ruidoso and High Rolls Mountain Park.
  • From Alameda Park Zoo to White Sands National Monument, the Alamogordo area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Gift Shops.
  • A short drive from Holloman Air Force Base, many military retirees choose to reside in Alamogordo. The city is further known for its role in the first atomic bomb explosion giving it historical significance. Bordering the Sacramento Mountains, the city is also home to Bonito Lake and the Lincoln National Forest.
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0.1 Miles
71% 146 votes
Zoos 1321 N. White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Established in 1898, the Alameda park Zoo is known as the 'Oldest Zoo in the Southwest'. Because of its size, visitors can feel up close and personal with the 250 exotic and native animals on the 12-acre site.
22.7 Miles
97% 2219 votes
National & State Parks 19955 Highway 70, Alamogordo, NM MoreLess Info
A visit to White Sands National Monument is like being in the middle of a waterless expanse of pristine white sands. Visit the museum and spend an afternoon hiking and even sledding down the sandy dunes.
1.2 Miles
93% 29 votes
History Museums 923 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
The Shroud Exhibit and Museum is a historical museum focused on the history and facts surrounding the Shroud of Turin. The museum features a full scale replica of the shroud, detailed scans a tactile model and 3D imagery.
10.7 Miles
90% 93 votes
National & State Parks 409 Dog Canyon, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park have been known to call it a hiker's paradise. This park features interactive hiking trails with breathtaking mountain views, plentiful camp sites, and botanical garden.
0.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 1376 E Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
A fitness and rec center, the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center offers a variety of amenities for guests. The facility features a swimming pool, weight and cardio areas, and a variety of fitness classes and other programs.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 1301 N White Sands Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Depicting the local and colorful history of Alamogordo, the Tularosa Basin Historical Society is a collection of preserved artifacts, fascinating records, and entertaining history. The society attracts over 4,500 people every year with its 2,000 square feet of exhibit space.
0.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 2907 E 1st Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Containing asphalt trails and sandy terrain, Desert Foothills Park offers visitors a look at a variety of desert wildlife. Roadrunners, rabbits, and snakes can all be spotted within the park.
2.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 3651 Mesa Village Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Owned by the Allen theater chain, Alamogordo's Aviator 10 Theater is a movie multiplex that shows first-run movies with digital video and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, as well as bargains and matinees.
6.9 Miles
92% 671 votes
Gift Shops 7320 U.S. Highway 54/70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
A visit to McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch is much more than a photo-op with the World's Largest Pistachio Monument out front. Step inside the gift shop for delectable pistachio treats and wine tasting.
7.0 Miles
90% 177 votes
Gift Shops 7288 Highway 54 70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12,000 pistachio trees, Eagle Ranch Pistachio Grove, is home to New Mexico's largest pistachio producing grove. Visit their gift shop to try a variety of pistachio recipes and enjoy samples of the seven varieties of wine from their vineyard.
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