Recreation & Culture

Alameda Park & Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Southwest.  It was established in 1898 by the railroad.  The Zoo contains about 300 animals of 90 different species.  The Zoo area has a playground area and shaded picnic tables that are included in the entry fee.
Hours 9 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas & New Years Day.  (575-439-4290)

     The Toy Train Depot has a small-scale train ride departing every 30 minutes from the depot, circling Alameda Park.  Hundreds of model train and toy trains are on display inside the 100-year-old depot, including a 1,000 square foot HO layout depicting Alamogordo in the 1940's.  The Toy Train Depot houses the smallest scaled working train in the world. 
     Hours are noon to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday.  (5705-437-2855)

     Tularosa Basin Historical Museum is adjacent to the Alameda Park & Zoo.  Large display of articles and photos of the history and early days of the area.  Open 10 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday; 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Closed Sundays. (575-434-4438)

     Founders Park was started in 1998 during Alamogordo's centennial celebration to honor some of the people and cultures involved in the establishment of the City.  In the park, you will find several bronze sculptures by  local artists including one featuring the three cultures most responsible for today's Alamogordo-Native American, Spanish Conquistador and American Cowboy.  Located at the corner of US 54/70 and 10th Street. FREE

     Old Town Alamogordo has a variety of retail shops on New York Avenue.  The buildings are of the early 20th Century and contain many different architectural designs.

     Kids Kingdom is a play area built to provide children with a creative, challenging and imaginative playscape.  It's a perfect spot to let your children unwind during your stay in Alamogordo.  You may also want to bring along a picnic lunch.  FREE.  Located just off of Indian Wells Road between Oregon & Washington Ave.

     Desert Lakes Golf Course is a true "desert" beauty with the Sacramento Mountains in the background.  This is quickly emerging as one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in southern New Mexico.  It recently was renovated to make it a more challenging and beautiful course.  After a round or two, relax in the lounge and restaurant and enjoy the people and scenery. 
     Open 7- days per week weather permitting. (575-437-0290)

     Formerly known as the Space Center and International Space Hall of Fame, this facility operates as a part of the New Mexico Office of Cultural Affairs and was opened in 1976.  This attraction is the third most visited museum in New Mexico.  The neighboring Clyde W. Tombaugh Space Theater is outfitted with a 40-foot wrap-around OMNIMAX screen and audio system.  Visitors tour a model 2001 space station.  Also, adjacent to the complex is the John P. Stapp Air and Space Park with a collection of historic space items such as the Sonic Wind I rocket sled.  The Space Center is just off Highway 54 in Alamogordo, on 3198 State Rd 2001.
     Open 7-days per week. (575-437-2840)  Toll Free: 1-877-333-6589

     At the northern end of the Chihuahua Desert lies a mountain-ringed valley known as the Tularosa Basin.  Rising from the heart of this basin is one of the world's great natural wonders -- the glistening white sands of New Mexico.  White Sands is New Mexico's number one National Monument attraction.  Here, great wave-like dunes of gypsum cover nearly 300 square miles of desert.  The dunes are ever changing, growing, cresting, then slumping, but always advancing.  Slowly, relentlessly, the sand covers all. White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of the world's largest gypsum dune field, along with the plants and animals that have successfully adapted to this harsh environment.  The Monument is located on U. S. Highway 70, fifteen miles west of Alamogordo. 
     Open daily except Christmas.  (575-479-6124)

     Named for Oliver Milton Lee, a pioneer southern New Mexico rancher and state legislator, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is located at the mouth of Dog Canyon in the rugged Sacramento Mountains south of Alamogordo.  Water flows year-round in Dog Canyon, creating a quiet green oasis in contrast to the surrounding prickly desert setting.  The 180-acre canyon was an early Apache stronghold, and records show that at least five major battles occurred in the area between government troops and Mescalero Apaches.  For many centuries, visitors have been drawn to this place of surprising beauty.  Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is located 12 miles south of Alamogordo via US 54.  (575-437-8284)

     Hunting and Fishing -- A wide variety of lakes and streams exist for fishing.  Both public and private lands exist for hunting large game -- elk and deer.  Duck, turkey, quail and dove hunting are also available.

     Alamogordo is also the home of the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, Alamogordo Music Theater, Alamogordo Community Theater and the Community Center series. Located at 1110 New York Ave.