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.

Alamogordo Founders Park

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

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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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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Desert Lakes Golf Course

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Apache Mesa Golf Course

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Upcoming Events

Events in Alamogordo

May
9–11
Albuquerque Wine Festival
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
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes